2001 Volvo C70 2.4 t Coupe review from UK and Ireland

The sunroof tends to make excessive noise when traveling at speeds in excess of 40 mph.

Also, when it rains the sunroof makes a strange popping sound.

The car is a serious head turner. It has drop dead gorgeous looks and appears a lot younger than its 5 years would suggest.

Excellent paintwork with a very deep glossy shine complemented by a top class beige leather interior, this motor belies its age and looks every bit the executive coupe GT Tourer.

Driving the car is a sheer delight. The steering is both responsive and accurate. The vehicle feels as though it hugs those bends without any problems whatsoever. The Light Pressure Turbo assists the car to a speed of 60 mph in a shade over 8.0 seconds delivering the power from the 2400cc engine smoothly with very little lag or juddering through the automatic gearbox.

The stereo system should satisfy everyones needs with a 3-CD changer, Cassette and Stereo combined in the fascia with the option to play music in Dolby Pro-Logic or surround sound piped through nine speakers. The clarity of which will astound even the most pessimistic of drivers.

In summary, even with the annoying wind noise from the sunroof (which I'm hoping will be remedied by the dealer) this vehicle surpasses my expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending these fabulous cars to any prospective Volvo C70 buyer. Test drive the car and let the car do the talking not the salesperson.