Volvo S70 (96-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value second-hand.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tyres cost approx £90 each. Fronts last approx 10k miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gets everywhere in no time flat and with comfort.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great fun.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Warped discs, idle problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still have street cred.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser standard.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Erratic idle cured by dealer cleaning of electronic throttle module (£130).

    Other

    Warped discs (not OEM).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes