Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car is amazingly well built and equipped.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Unknown by me so far, but previous invoices are way over BMW servicing costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall quite good. Firm around town and crashes occasionally over drain covers.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Actually very good for an auto.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Remains to be seen, but should perform well

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    If you're not 40 with kids and a Labrador or two, everyone will think you are. Part of the charm is that the V70 is 'classless' in a similar way to the Mini. Plebs and Toffs drive them.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb. So much more comfortable that my BMW 728i that preceded it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good with alarm, immobiliser, and deadlocks.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Service is an unknown quantity so far. Quotes from Dealer are £300-£350 for 54,000 Service when it is due in 5000 miles.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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