Volvo V70 Estate (2000 - 2007) review

At a glance |
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New price | £20,345 - £39,732 |
Used price | £660 - £6,400 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
View pre-2017 economy specs
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Road tax cost | £255 - £630 |
Insurance group | 27 - 43 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Comfort
CONS
There are bigger and safer rivals
Volvo V70 rivals
The V70 may be a large, comfortable estate, but it may surprise you that it’s neither the safest nor the most spacious around – it’s been surpassed by newer designs from rival manufacturers. But there’s plenty of choice. It’s available with a wide range of engines and trim levels that includes four-wheel drive versions, a high-performance R model and even Bi-Fuel power for those that want to run on alternative fuels.
Another eco-friendly touch is the option of a catalytic coating on the radiator that converts ground-level ozone into oxygen as it passes through. The V70 is expensive, but that hasn’t deterred buyers and for many it is the default choice when considering a big estate. You’ll need sturdy pockets though – the key fob is bigger than that of any other car we’ve seen.
The range was simplified in 2007 with a number of models discontinued.