Volvo V70 2.5 20V XLT 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to purchase and not a lot of standard comforts.
Costs
Despite what people say, these cars DO depreciate a lot. You pay a lot for them and therefore lose a lot percentage wise.
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On the road
Driving
Cracking engine and gearbox and soooooo quiet.
Performance
Really good. Put the throttle down and downchanges and off you go.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had mine for 40,000 miles over three years and, apart from seats, nothing went wrong.
Image
Good, although they are now owned by Ford and it's amazing how many people say "another Ford..."
Comfort
The most uncomfortable car I have ever driven including Morris 1000, Minis and Citroen CV2. This was the reason I got rid of it.
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Security and Service
Security
Good.
Service
Local dealer was good, but could not help with driver's seat design.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Sticking seatbelt put hole in driver's door trim 2ks after delivery. Drivers seat VERY uncomfortable.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No