Volvo V70 (00-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I paid £30k for this car; after 10 months they are offering me £18k…

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good fuel economy. VERY VERY poor residual value.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The low profile tyres pick up every pothole and rut.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly good for a diesel, with 140 bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine failure due to dirty fuel. All walnut-effect trim replaced three times!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks great but not anywhere near BMW standards.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All cars should have Volvo"s leather seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems - touch (walnut-effect) wood!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer very helpful, but only after I had complained to Volvo direct.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Dirty fuel allegedly stopped the car. £175 to repair!

    Other

    Interior trim quality is a disgrace for a £30k car.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No