• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like my car to be good quality and last for longer than average - ever seen a rusty S60?

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

    It's too big.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, but only because it costs too much to service/run - correct oil is very expensive so are tyres that only last 8K miles.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Maybe VW.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, excellent trade in for my old car & keen price for the Volvo.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Volvo quality & dependability.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good, honest.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fast, comfortable & with poor handling.

    What's it like to park?

    Not too big, but wider than average. Bumpers often get knocked as do the alloy wheels.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    DPF needed to be regenerated a couple of times because of short journeys.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Everything works!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric seat adjustment.