Volvo V70 (00-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. 40mpg average over 2 years.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    First rate (not local) dealer, but not cheap. Front tyres last about 20,000 miles, and rears about double that.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very disappointing steering lock requiring several point turns to enter narrow parking spaces. On the open road, though it is a delight.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent combination of performance and economy from this diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems at all in 2yrs/40,000 miles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    After all it is still a Volvo badge.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As 6' 4"" driver the legroom for rear passengers is not as good as the previous model.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    Minor fault with 12v socket in load compartment, sorted under warranty, but car needed a 4-wheel alignment at 30,000 miles after driving on UK roads which cost £150.

    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