Volvo V70 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive compared to today's cars.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Heavy servicing costs at Volvo dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good position.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick after 30mph. BMW beater.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but after 80,000-mile service crank oil seal and injector sensor failed costs around £400.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still a cut above the average car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Watch locking always goes on and not unlocks.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very expensive and high brow. Use independant garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Crankshaft oil seal at 82,000 miles, injector sensor same time.

    Other

    Offside front bushes worn. Volvo changed steering rack and anti-roll bar before independant found problem.

    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