Volvo XC70 (2000 - 2007) 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5d (04) (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares? I buy a car to provide me with comfortable reliable transport.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definately. It is solid reliable and does everything I want of a car.
What are you likely to buy next?
The same - but not until this one starts to fail which will be a long time off.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was a fair price and included one years manufacturers warranty as an approved used car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Luggage space, comfort, safety features.
What was the dealer like?
Very pleasant but knowing it was a good price, was not prepared to give any extra incentives.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfortable, great on all roads and cruises easily on motorways, good accelleration.
What's it like to park?
Okay. visibility is good but a tighter turning circle would help (but not possible with front wheel drive).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Blocked fuel filter (poor previous servicing by makers dealer), one broken front spring, one Xenon headlamp failed (v. expensive).
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot with built in dog grill. 4WD makes mud and snow easy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Built in dog grill.
