Volvo C70 Convertible (99-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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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4 out of 5

Safety

Very strong with crumple zones and side impact protection. Four stars for S70 (on which it's based) in Euro NCAP crash test. ABS, driver's and side airbags (optional passenger bag). Immobiliser, deadlocks, alarm, optional TRACKER satellite tracking system.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

Generally good - it's based on the old S70 saloon. Stonechips to the bonnet and the occasional brake and steering fault are the only complaints from owners. Will run to very high mileages if properly maintained.

Car check problem points

Body

Worn suspension and brakes.

Engine/Gearbox

Throttle can stick, slow auto change on 2.0.

Other

T5 can be pushed especially hard. Look for kerbed or damaged alloy wheels and damaged suspension. T5 tends to munch tyres.