I had to replace the same '04 XC70. I liked the 2013 XC70 T6 I bought for my wife so much, I had to get one for myself (2015.5).
Engine-wise, the I-6 engine -- developed jointly by Volvo-Ford -- made its debut in 2007. I test-drove both the 3.2 and the T6 versions, and felt the 3.2 was too sluggish.
Both engines have a good track record. There isn't a timing belt to be changed -- it has a lifetime steel timing chain. The accessories belt is due at 150,000 mi.
I've liked the transition from P2 --> P3 XC70. Changing headlight bulbs was finally made easy -- the headlamp assy. lifts out to access the bulbs!
It's virtually the same Aisin tranny as the P2. These are Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles, so you are contributing toward a cleaner environment.
I would familiarize yourself with the options and refinements that occurred during the 08-->15 model years. Here's a short list:
Sensus entertainment console w/ bluetooth (2013 -->)
Digital dashboard display (2015.5)
Navigation system (option)
ABL - Active Bending Lights (great for nighttime mountain driving)(option)
Child booster seats in rear seat (fold-up) (option)
Power-lift tailgate (option on early MYs??)
Sensor-tech options:
Park-assist (proximity sensors in bumpers)
Windshield LIDAR & Camera (collision auto-braking)
Rear-facing camera (back-up view)
BLIS - Blind Spot Indicator System (side-facing cameras)
Lane-change warnings
Adaptive cruise control
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
My favorite features are BLIS, ABL, Sensus bluetooth (can take/make phone calls, listen to audiobooks ).
I call the XC70 T6 the "luxury rocket wagon". It's every bit as practical as the P2 XC70.....an enclosed minitruck....(the rear-seats fold down flat).
Last edited by pbierre; 11-06-2020 at 06:33 PM.
2013 XC70 T6 Flamenco Red (hers)
2015 XC70 T6 Seashell Metallic (his)
past: 13 Volvos going back to '74 242 sedan
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