Volvo S60 (00-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better value than others in this sector.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High service costs, and tyres with 17" option. MPG is steady at 44.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Large car, but can handle the twisties as well. Steering set for crusing though.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Faster in everyday driving than my previous GTI Turbo.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One blown turbo pipe after 15,000 miles, replaced under warranty, then replaced at later service under a recall.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's different. A thinking man's alternative.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    High mileage is passed, day in, day out, easily.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only one issue - alarm does not tell if boot is closed fully.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but costly. £480 for 24k and new front pads!!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blown turbo pipe, replaced under warranty then changed after a recall and redesign.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes