Volvo S70 2.3 T5 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of car for little money. Where else could you get every extra possible, space shuttle performance for under £4000?
Costs
Drive it hard and you will need to invest in a rubber plantation and petrol refinary. Parts are average price.
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On the road
Driving
Quiet, comfortable, fast. Will sit at 120mph on the motorway all day with very little noise
Performance
Do you ever see these high performance sports cars out run the Police T5's? 30-70 quicker than a Ferrari F355
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Living with it
Reliability
It's a Volvo. Will go on forever.
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People tend to drive sensibly when around you. Place a hi-viz jacket on the rear parcel shelf for added effect. Recieves the usual Volvo comments like "wheres your pipe and slippers" ,but they soon stop when people see how fast it is.
Comfort
Volvo make the best seats. They protect you aswell as cradle you on long trips. Brilliant sound system as standard to keep you relaxed
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Security and Service
Security
It can be broken into by smashing a window, but not driven off
Service
Varies from dealer to dealer. My local one (Keith Price Abergavenny) is second to none. Very helpful and polite though the labour costs are high.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Had to replace the thermostat and the heater matrix leaked.
Other
None. It's a Volvo
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes