Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    SE with leather and Winter Pack a must.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Most parts are expensive, but as well made as the car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    On the limits of power/torque v front tyre traction.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The mid-range is phenominal - perfect for today's traffic and road conditions.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The thunk when the door closes says it all.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If it's good enough for the police... The T5 badge says it all.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather seats are very comforable, but could do with more lateral bolstering.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, deadlocks and immobilser.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Use a Volvo specialist to try to keep the costs down.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Suddenly wouldn't start... remedied by fitting a new antenna wiring around the ignition lock. Problem was known by the dealer and quickly fixed.

    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