Volvo XC70 (2007 - 2016) D5 (215bhp) SE Lux (Sat Nav) 5d Geartronic (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not flash, safety conscious, family man who needs a large boot.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The best car I've owned - although they do call me granddad as it's a beige Volvo!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely. It is everything you could ever want in a car - comfortable, smooth, safe, pretty, practical, 4-wheel drive, high ride-height, and relatively economical.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo XC70.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Managed to negotiate 3k off the list price with a trade in - not sure why, but maybe because the fuel economy isn't astronomical??
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Expecting twins, so needed a safe, reliable, comfortable car with a big boot.
What was the dealer like?
Superb - Ray Chapman of York.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The most comfortable car I have ever driven. Of course it isn't the most agile of cars around corners, but it is like you are floating.
What's it like to park?
Easy - front and rear sensors and no low-profile tyres. Also, the car has a very square back, so you know where the rear end is.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
Load area - massive 815 litres, securing rails, aluminium luggage guard and a powered tailgate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Active xenon headlights - they really light up the road, and bend round corners.
