Volvo V70 (2000 - 2007) 2.3 T5 SE 5d Geartronic (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's not a prats car. Bit sensible maybe! A certain generation have a lot of respect for a Volvo T5 though. Some kids told my wife she had a cool car the other day!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nobody has ever mentioned it...
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Reliable, comfortable, fast and discrete.
What are you likely to buy next?
Don't need the space any more and have moved to a city, so something easier to park!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, got a good part ex and managed to get a price reduction due to a fault I spotted.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It is one of few cars that can have three child seats in the back row without getting into people carriers.
What was the dealer like?
Efficient and professional.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Hilarious. Straight line performance is excellent, although the auto blunts performance somewhat away from the line. Seems to catch other motorists completely by surprise. Not so much fun in corners but better than you'd expect. Rolls a fair bit but if you stick with it you can take horrendous liberties. Back in the land of sensible driving it's very good. Extremely comfortable, effortless for overtaking. Really very good.
What's it like to park?
Terrible. Turning circle defies belief it is so bad. Desperately needs parking sensors front and back and you really have to want to go somewhere to face a multi storey. Single worst thing about the car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It needed a new ECU for the ABS and traction control when I bought it. This was £1000. Other than that it's been driven like it was stolen for 60,000 miles with only routine servicing.
What's most practical about your car?
Masses of boot space, comfortable for very long journeys with good seats. Very stable at very high speeds.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Stereo is very good, xenon lights are fantastic too. Seats are absolutely superb.
