• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Flash. As any SUV does.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They like it. Of course they never had to go in it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No way. Too crude & noisy. Wish I'd tried the demo on my home patch. Never had a car that rides so badly... I've had over 40 of them!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Bought a Ford S-MAX. This I did try at home. Shame Ford didn't teach Volvo how to do suspension when they owned it.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £32,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Car was on display in showroom for £38k - dealer gave 17% discount plus a really good part exchange deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Liked the looksand the image. Plus wanted an SUV-type vehicle with reasonable running costs.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good, would recommend anytime.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great on motorway. Reasonable around town. Dreadful in the countryside where I live. Suspension is too hard; you feel every rut, pothole, ridge & undulation to the extent that it shakes your head. Auto gearbox is hesitant & changes can be felt. Steering has no feel.

    What's it like to park?

    Not bad. Needs sensors on front. Very mean of Volvo not to fit as standard.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No. However, only had it 3 months.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Luggage space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Powered tailgate. Wish my next car has it.