Is the Volvo v70 2.5T engine (and car) reliable

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! Well, as someone who has owned multiple Volvo 240 wagons in the past, I can attest to Volvo's durability. As far as the V70 goes, it's a workhorse. Ensure the timing belt, water pump, front crank, and cam seals have been addressed. Check the oil trap or flame trap to ensure it's not occluded (it can be an issue for these cars.) Your best bet is to have a shop perform a maintenance check on the Volvo. Have them check the steering, suspension, brakes, and the state, tune, and condition of the engine. Go to RepairPal.com to find a certified shop in your area to get the 'Vo checked out. Good luck! If you need more advice, have other questions, or need to find a certified repair shop in your area, just let me know! Call us at 877-913-1554, and we'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area!