1999 Volvo S70 T5 review from North America
"A pleasure to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems with this car had to do with the electrical system, which is apparently quite common with Volvos. Headlights wouldn't work, 'message' light would come on on the dashboard for no reason, speakers would malfunction. But other than that, the car was totally trouble-free.
General comments?
The T5 has really impressive power, both off the line and at high cruising speeds. Equally impressive is the comfort inside the vehicle. Firm leather seats, a wooden steering wheel and shift knob, a beautifully designed dash all contribute to a most enjoyable driving experience. Also commendable is the back seat space -- more than enough for three adults. Or, in my case, a child seat and two adults. I'd buy this car again -- but, alas, the great minds at Volvo have discontinued the S70. Pity. Both the S60 and S80 do nothing for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 17200 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2002 |