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← Volvo V70 · 1996-2000 · Mk1 P80

Volvo V70 Mk1 P80

Headline trim: V70 R AWD T5 — 250 bhp, 0-60 in 6.5s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
250 bhp
0–60
6.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$1,000-$15,000

Strengths

  • V70 R AWD cult classic
  • 5-cyl turbo soundtrack
  • Volvo bombproof boxiness

Weaknesses

  • Cabin Volvo-grim
  • Auto torque-converter
  • Rust

Notable tech

  • Volvo P80 platform
  • Estate body, XC AWD raised variant
  • Volvo B5234T 5-cyl turbo
  • 5MT or 4AT
  • V70 R AWD halo with viscous coupling AWD

Common issues

  • T5 turbo seal
  • Auto torque-converter
  • Tailgate rust
  • Power steering rack

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1 P80's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.4 5-cyl NA
BHP140
Torque195 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
T5 2.3 turbo
BHP240
Torque330 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
V70 R AWD T5
BHP250
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
D5 2.4 diesel
BHP140
Torque290 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT