Volvo C70 Convertible (99-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 1999

The C70 Coupé is now dead, but the Convertible version lives on. It makes a welcome alternative to the executive convertible sector competing with Saab, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. It's getting on a bit but still makes a great place to be for four people on a sunny day and is practical enough for year round usage.

3 out of 5

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£24,878 - £31,078

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£1,250 - £4,725

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Driving & Performance

Performance

3.5 out of 5
"Three engines for the convertible: 2.0T, 2.3 T5 and 2.4 T. All are good, even the entry-level 2.0T,..."
Handling

2.5 out of 5
"This is a car that's designed for civilised summer evening cruising, not for being thrown around at..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"The electric roof is good quality, fits superbly to the body is well engineered. It's a pleasure to..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"If you've opted for electric seats, you may find that they're slow when it comes to accessing the..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The C70 T5 Convertible, developed from the S70 saloon, has sports suspension, front fog lights and..."
Behind the wheel

2.5 out of 5
"It's easy to get comfortable, thanks to a height-adjustable seat and steering wheel; electric seats..."

Costs

Running costs

3 out of 5
"You'll be shelling out quite often for tyres on T5, fuel consumption is heavy and Volvo main dealer..."
Green credentials

1.5 out of 5
"C70 is a polluting model. With an average of 246 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are quite..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"Very strong with crumple zones and side impact protection. Four stars for S70 (on which it's based)..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"Generally good - it's based on the old S70 saloon. Stonechips to the bonnet and the occasional..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Getting on a bit, with some serious rivals, so really push for a good deal. Don't pay over the odds..."
Buying used

4.5 out of 5
"Plenty around. You should find a good choice at Volvo dealers, independent specialists and on the..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"Good stock for most dealers, so part-exchange values should be on the more generous side. Private..."