1999 Volvo S70 T5 SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

Throttle Control Module failed at 115,000 miles

Air Mass Meter failed at 125,000 miles

Replaced front struts at 120,000 miles.

Very quick and comfortable motorway cruiser.

I bought this car because I wanted something that would go for miles and miles, would be comfortable on the motorways, had massive reserves of power and would still return reasonable economy.

So far I've had exactly that.

Fuel consumption varies from 38mpg (UK Gallons) to 22mpg if driven spiritedly (which admittedly is something this car does not do well, being more a cruiser than a bruiser).

So far, given its mileage I've been reasonably happy with the reliabilty. My previous car (an Audi S3) had more problems in the 18 months and 40,000 miles I had it than this car has, and the S3 was new when I first got it! Just wish the dealer servicing and parts prices were more sensible...

Update! The car has now got over 180,000 miles on it and has been as good as gold since the initial problems. Repairs since the last report are:

Front discs (twice)

Front pads (three times)

Rear Shocks (nto knackered - just wanted to make it handle better)

And lots of front tyres!!! ;-)

Absolutely nothing to complain about really!!!