Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All the gizmos at a fraction of BMW or Merc money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Find an independant specialist for value for money servicing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles excellently, even with a full load on.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only true sportscars and the police can keep up!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Over 110k miles on the clock and trivial repairs needed.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It looks like an old man's car, but most people only see the back as you accelerate away.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Drive for 4 hours and step out fresh as a daisy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems ok, but over-shadowed by newer developments.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Main dealers are expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. Power is still there and it runs smoothly.

    Other

    Tyres and breaks wear out if you drive it hard.

    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