Volvo S70 (1996 - 1999) 2.5 10V CD 4d (1997/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

You know you cars and you know better than everyone else.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All surprised by how underrated it was.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, because now it's simply too old.

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,500

When did you buy the car?

December 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

There was nothing else decent in this price range that offered the same level of luxury, performance etc.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Nice, handles well and felt solid. Performance was quite good even though it's only 144 bhp. It was fun to drive this car.

What's it like to park?

Not as easy as you would imagine, even though it's so boxy. You don't see the edges of this car due to the shape of the bonnet.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing major, the immobiliser did not always detect the key and sent the car to limp home mode just after starting, and occasional cuts the starter motor. Air con never worked despite a new compressor and line, the A/C system was simply badly designed. And sun-roof had a small leak.

What's most practical about your car?

Space, it has a lot of it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The CD trim had pretty much everything, the best were actually the seats, very comfortable.