Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive to purchase and not a lot of standard comforts.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Despite what people say, these cars DO depreciate a lot. You pay a lot for them and therefore lose a lot percentage wise.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cracking engine and gearbox and soooooo quiet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really good. Put the throttle down and downchanges and off you go.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had mine for 40,000 miles over three years and, apart from seats, nothing went wrong.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, although they are now owned by Ford and it's amazing how many people say "another Ford..."

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The most uncomfortable car I have ever driven including Morris 1000, Minis and Citroen CV2. This was the reason I got rid of it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local dealer was good, but could not help with driver's seat design.

  • 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