Volvo V70 2.3 T5 SE 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £14k, but not through dealer network. Can't knock a car like this for a meer £14k!
Costs
If you drive it heavy, you get 300 miles for £50. If you use cruise and are gentle, you can get high 30mpgs.
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On the road
Driving
Wow! and wow! again. Handles outstandingly, although treat it to good tires. The suss of T5s are lowered; good handling = lumpy around town. Turning circle is atrocious.
Performance
Personal speed record is now 160mph. Take the mick out of baby GTi drivers. What more can you say!
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Living with it
Reliability
Minor operational issues which appear and then are gone again. Lots and lots and lots of electronics, which is both a good and bad thing.
Image
Image is still improving. Volvo aren't seen as they used to be and the curvey look has fooled some people into forgetting it's a Volvo. Interior has impressed everyone.
Comfort
Outstanding, But don't try to slide over to the passenger seat!
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Security and Service
Security
No problems whatsoever.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suspention 'popped' out. Fan controller gave out. Completely ignore fuel gauge and trip computer - both hidiously wrong!
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