Volvo V70 (2000 - 2007) 2.3 T5 5d Geartronic (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A family man with a bit of a mean streak
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love this car especially it's comfort
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but i would like the V70R but i think the wife will insist on the D5
What are you likely to buy next?
XC70 D5
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,995
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Awesome definately a dark horse
What's it like to park?
Annoying to park, a really poor turning circle getting some parking sensors fitted soon
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
ABS sensor and control module failed new sensors - 80 quid. The module which is a sealed unit was taken apart by the local specialist and repaired for 125 quid. Take it to a Volvo dealer and they will only change the module this is an eye watering 600 quid not including labour - it's common fault apparently engine emissions sesor needed replacing-90 quid can't grumble really car has done 186000 miles due an exhaust soon.
What's most practical about your car?
I love the space the drive, performance, the toys just brilliant.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
TV and the sat nav
