I bought a used but loaded S70 T5SE one year ago. It had 40K miles. I put almost 20K more on it over the past year, with lots of enjoyment and very little problems. My main problem was (and still is) with the 3-CD changer. Great sound, bad design. Changing mechanisms gets stuck often. Replaced it once under warranty. Second unit worse than the first. My next big expense will be to replace the Yokohama fancy rubber, but not one penny spent on mechanical repairs so far, other than oil changes, burnt bulbs and regular maintenance.

My advice to you: get the vehicle inspected by an independent Volvo mechanic that you trust. Your trusted mechanic will list all the repairs that are needed, i.e. tune-up, brakes, muffler, broken doo-dads, etc. You can then get them fixed by the vendor before taking possession.

I love this car. By far the best I have driven. Turbo power is excellent, handling superior, comfort and amenities up there with the best luxury cars. Buy one and enjoy!