Volvo S60 (00-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good price but depreciation still looks steep.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Perceive high next service free - will cover to end of warranty will then check out independents. Getting close to published MPG figure

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth and quiet - prefer Volvo FWD to previous 3 Series RWD.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Second gear all noise, no action - but sublime power delivery 3rd gear upwards.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Warranty repairs - new alternator, software for trip computer and fix for door mirror heater - not what I expected !

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can now get out at junctions again.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Volvo seating / ergonomics up there with the best - a nice place to be.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems to have all the relevant protection apart from window markings.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have quickly sorted out problems that shouldn't have been there in the first place.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New alternator.

    Other

    Trip computer and door mirror heater.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes