Volvo V70 2.3 T5 SE 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
SE with leather and Winter Pack a must.
Costs
Most parts are expensive, but as well made as the car.
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On the road
Driving
On the limits of power/torque v front tyre traction.
Performance
The mid-range is phenominal - perfect for today's traffic and road conditions.
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Living with it
Reliability
The thunk when the door closes says it all.
Image
If it's good enough for the police... The T5 badge says it all.
Comfort
Leather seats are very comforable, but could do with more lateral bolstering.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, deadlocks and immobilser.
Service
Use a Volvo specialist to try to keep the costs down.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suddenly wouldn't start... remedied by fitting a new antenna wiring around the ignition lock. Problem was known by the dealer and quickly fixed.
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