• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Old man? No only joking.

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

    They love the car. Love the comfort and smooth ride

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another volvo but may be a V70 due to extra load space

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,995

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I had a trade in so it was quick and easy to buy from a dealer.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    I like buying from a dealer because on cars over 3 years old they offer 12 months warrently so you have peace of mind

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent, very smooth and quiet. I have has many diesel cars before and this is by far the smoothest and quiets car. It has 5 cyclinders and it sounds like a petrol V6. It is quick throught the gears and pulls well. It has 163bhp so it does shift when required

    What's it like to park?

    Not too bad but due to it's big size can be a bit of a pain

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    I have had a couple of problems. The door pin worked it's way loose, the gearbox had to be removed and replaced due to problemsd with selecting gears and a brake switched failed but all covered under warrenty

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big a spacious boot, very comfortable

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric seats are excellent as is cruise control