Volvo V70 (1996 - 2001) 2.4 (140bhp) 5d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Past 40 and hate driving. Simply not true. It is huge fun to drive in a spirited fashion. Sounds great..

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

Very confortable. Great for taking trips to France to fill up with cases of wine.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely. Beautifully built, reliable, well equiped, great 5 cylinder engine and does good MPG (typically 30-32)

What are you likely to buy next?

Will definately have another V70.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,995

When did you buy the car?

August 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Car was good price, low mileage (49,000) and ownership

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a car, as I had sold mine days before a trip to France.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, helpful

What's it like to drive?

Handles very well. Actually quite sporty to drive.. Suspension can 'bang and crash' through potholes. It's not a sports car, but does pretty much everything very well.

What's it like to park?

Easy. Excellent visibility

Have you had any problems with the car?

Air conditioning Compressor has just packed up. But nothing else so far (72,000 miles)

What's most practical about your car?

Space. Great work horse. Very Comfortable for cross-continent jaunts.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air Con (when working), traction control is useful. 5 Speed automatic is excellent.