• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes gadgets!

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

    Good looker

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Unreliable, tyre wear on front is unacceptable, (3rd set in 23K) Poor fuel consumption

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Back to BMW!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £17,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Fair deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Full spec.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Ride a lttle hard at times & a fair amount of road noise, due to low profile tyres?

    What's it like to park?

    No problems

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, 5 warranty claims so far & still counting! Volvo's reputation for reliability does not apply to this car!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very comfortable

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated seats, climate control, sat. nav.