Volvo V70 reviews

This is my third Volvo estate and just about to purchase my fourth. Only ever had one slight reliability problem with an XC70 which was quite minor. Plenty of room for passengers and luggage, good economy and handling . Have owned VW , Renault, Ford and Mercedes but think the build quality of Volvo exceeds the others.

a brilliant estate at home on country lanes or motorways

This car is lovely to drive, smooth and quiet I recently drove from Suffolk to Scotland,around and back to Suffolk and averaged 58.7 mpg (full tank to full tank not guessed or using trip computer).The only dislikes I have are the appalling turning circle,(my old Volvo 940 turning circle was 2m smaller) and the placement of the steering wheel switches (cruise control and radio etc.). To operate these switches you need to bend your wrists uncomfortably or take your hand off the wheel. I drive a Volvo truck for work and the steering wheel switches are excellent so why are they so poor in cars? Perhaps newer models are improved. If or when I replace this car I will probably buy another newer one of the same model.

As you may see by the age of my Volvo I have had no breakdowns or any trouble what so ever from it. Still very comfortable and reliable and with the original battery, I have no intention of replacing it. If all cars were as good as my Volvo the world would be a better place. If I should need to replace this car I would certainly buy another Volvo.

I've had five different types of big Volvo's over the past 20 years, and can't fault any of them from the 740, 850, S80 and now V70. I chose the first one on recommendation and have never looked back. Most of them have been Estates because I've wanted the space for babies, children, grandparents and subsequently business use. The running costs aren't cheap, but I don't mind paying for it, as I really never have to have anything done to them, apart from yearly service and tyres. My only complaint is about the light bulbs which do need to be replaced on a regular basis and there are so many of them. I've travelled all over the continent and the UK from top to bottom in my Volvo's and have had all of them on average 6 or 7 years. I'm reluctant to replace my present one as I've had it so long, and it's still only got 55,000 on the clock as I have now retired and don't travel as far as I did when I used it for work. It's in perfect condition, bodywork, engine, wheels, the lot and I don't think the new ones are made as well as the old ones. Can't bear the day when i would have to be without one. My son in law always buys my old Volvo's, and is waiting patiently now for me to sell this one.

I made a mistake buying it, but after spending quite a lot on repairs, it is now reasonably economical The questionnaire asked if it is a hybrid which it clearly is as it used both petrol and lpg, but that is not what the unqualified term hybrid is often taken to mean. It would be interesting to know which of these types of hybrid is the more common.

An excellent reliable general purpose vehicle.

Excellent reliable and comfortable load lugger. The only downside is it is a little noisy at motorway speeds, depending on the road surface, and the 2.4l engine is rather under-powered for the size of car.

Excellent cars first class for the job they do , comfortable and very reliable , in my opinion best estates on the road .

I had owned 4 secondhand Volvo estates of various models over the last 25 years and have enjoyed each one. I love my present model although it is now rather dated. Running costs are rather high but performance, reliability, comfort, space and, above all, SAFETY are all excellent. Would recommend a Volvo to anyone who requires all that I do. You can't go wrong in my opinion.

An excellent car for towing very stable and responsive as long as it is weight matched with the caravan.

top marks on all aspects vehicle now has 234000 miles on clock and still returns 40 miles per gall around town 39 when towing horse box audi 5 cylinder engine 2.5 ltr

Generally a solid, useful and comfortable car. I prefer the 2.4 D5 engine I had in my last Volvo to the 2 litre in the this D3 as it had a lot more torque. Fuel economy though is very good. The heated seats are great in winter. I don't like the electric handbrake and it's position. I would like a heated windscreen fitted as standard as the one in I had in my Mondeo was excellent in winter. The ride on the 18" wheels is good even though quite firm and the handling and grip is good even on wet roads. It is good car to use on long trips as it is quiet inside, has cruise control and will hold a lot of stuff with the seats down.

Having owned a 740, then an 850, followed by an early V70 and now this V70 I can say this is the best one yet. It was bought secondhand and the number of fitted extras made it a good buy in my opinion. It has given very little trouble but genuine service parts can be expensive. It averages around 42 mpg on a mix of town and distance driving, on a long run on the motorway I have reached 60 mpg on the dash readout. The big fault with this model is the turning circle, which compared to the previous models is dismal, can be embarrassing having to do several shunts sometimes to park it.

Comfortable, safe, reliable, huge volume with rear seats folded flat. Outstanding vehicle.

Don't actually collect our car for another six days,so cannot review reliability section. So pleased with the vehicle as it has extra features, very few nice ones come along and we believe that this is one of them, a true credit to the previous owner. Thank you Dinnages Volvo for a smooth transaction, and thank you Fraser for your support and advice.

This car is excellent. It has a full service history and everything works well. It has now done 174, 000 miles and I am changing the belts and the water pump this week - just in case. Original transmission and engine still going well. Key is regular servicing and getting under the hood and making sure that all the things ion the owners manual are being addressed - every week. It tows like a dream and is such a comfortable ride. The white leather seats are still fresh looking and smell great after thirteen years. This car easily rivals the best out there. Audi/Mercedes/BMW hold the top position for premium cars and I have always been a bit surprised by this. Know one thing. It is only Volvo and Daimler-Benz which have high mileage clubs.

Very comfortable estate with all the safety features

Previous Volvo 940 saloon kept for brilliant 16years. Test drove all other estates over 6 month period in the end went back to Volvo and tested v70. Immediately decided to buy. Reasons comfort, solid, very fast, 40 mpg, very flexible load space. Looks great in silver. Volvo do not wreck future v70 by loosing space and comfort just for styling.

fantastic car, multi purpose, has never failed me despite having170,000 on the clock. Would always buy a volvos if possible, service through agency is excellent. Fuel consumption and emissions better on newer models. Wish someone would give me a new one!