Volvo XC70 (2007 - 2016) D5 SE Lux 5d Geartronic (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
practical - maybe to the point of being boring
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family think it is comfortable.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, no, no. Fuel economy is a million miles from that claimed and despite dealer confirmation of similar problems with their demonstrators and my extensive correspondence with Volvo UK no fix has been offered. It uses more fuel in similar usage than my 2005 petrol XJ 3.0l Jaguar!
What are you likely to buy next?
Not another Volvo despite 2 previous good cars. Probably an Audi Allroad
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£30,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good discount reportedly due to dealer exceeding his sales target and receiving special Volvo discount on a limited number of cars
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE AS GOOD AS MY PREVIOUS 2003 XC70 AND MY 2005 XC90
What was the dealer like?
good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Rolls a bit on bends. Noisy
What's it like to park?
big car so not easy but rear sensors make it more practical
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
horrible noise from front wheel drive when pulling away on lock. Fixed under warranty as known problem but why was it marketed with it unfixed? Trim fell off. CD payer failed all in first 1000 miles
What's most practical about your car?
size of boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
power boot closing
