Volvo S70 (96-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value. Lot of car and power for the money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Average servicing costs - but it eats tyres and brake pads!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great to drive. Handles well and grips whatever the weather.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The performance is unreal. Power whenever it"s needed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Built to Volvo's usual standards - excellent!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not many around and doesn"t shout out like a BMW.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seats are excellent with unbeatable adjustment. It"s like sitting in an armchair.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can"t really say, but no-one has ever tried anything.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The main dealer (Walker Farrimond in Accrington, Lancs) is brilliant and provides a level of service second to none

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    3-disc CD changer locked up. Replaced under warranty in 3 days.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes