Volvo V70 2.3 T5 5d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Traded in an N reg 850 with 100k plus £4500 for this beauty with 80k on the clock
Costs
Minimal. Don't use frannchised dealers find someone who knows Volvo's (ex volvo engineers) and get the work done for a fraction of the price.
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On the road
Driving
Use it a lot for short journeys. A pleasure to get into and always leave it feeling fresh. Feels like a saloon, very nimble and little roll due to firm suspension. Definitley a drivers car!
Performance
Unbelievable. Had sports cars before this, nothing compares to the kickdown on this car and the engine sound is like a jet when the turbo works hard!
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Living with it
Reliability
Tyres,Tyres,Tyres! and one battery. New turbo under warranty in first three months of ownership. Uses a lot of oil. Blue smoke clouds when starting in the morning, then fine all day.
Image
I still look back after walking away and it gladdens the heart
Comfort
Very comfotable. 6'3"" and no problems.
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Security and Service
Security
No false alarms, no-one seems interested enough to nick it!
Service
See Reliability
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
Drivers door hinge is a weak spot on the V70. Had to have anew one welded in £30
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes