Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can usually negotiate a good deal and quite fair with trade in.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing is usually quite high. I have been overcharged for oil twice.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A pleasure to drive and gives you a feeling of safety and reliability.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very sluggish up hills. Its quite a surprise what goes past.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Often does not start. Seatbelt on drivers side gets caught in door does not recoil properly. Aircon costly to repair. Volvo reluctant to deal with properly.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Stereotype.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Broken into once. Someone broke the nearside passenger window.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have been buying Volvos for over 20 years but recently (is it the Ford Culture) they seem reluctant to listen properly and also put right design faults.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Does not start on occasions.

    Other

    Drivers seatbelt does not recoil properly. Very expensive to repair aircon and then they did not get it right.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes