1998 Volvo V70 XC review from UK and Ireland
"An outstanding all rounder, if a bit juicy!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At the most recent inter-galactic service.
The passenger side front CV joint needed replacing.
The shocks were shot and cost a small fortune to replace.
Front discs needed replacing.
The above having been said, at 161,000 miles, I would expect some major bits to need replacing on any car.
General comments?
Without a doubt, this is the most comfortable car I've ever sat in, let alone owned and I have a damaged pelvis, so I know what I'm talking about.
Quick...I think so, many a boy racer has been blown off the lights in this two tonne Tessy!
Hills, fully loaded, what are they?
Handling...For a big heavy car, it handles like a teen aged Japanese Gymnast and goes round corners like it's on rails.
Carrying capacity: One six man frame tent with all the camping gear, cloths and equipment needed for a fortnight's holiday, plus wife, two kids and two dogs.
We needed the roof rack, oh, and the bike rack too.
Music: Albert hall. Fantastic.
Towing: If towing a stranded recovery vehicle, which was carrying another car at the time, up hill, in the snow, counts as good, then I guess it tows well.
Parking: very easy as visibility is excellent. The only problem is that the car is very long and so finding an air field big enough can present a problem.
Economy: stay off the right boot and it's not three bad. 20ish around town and thirty something on a cruise. Give it a large dose of right foot though and you'll see kuwait dry up real quick!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 litre petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2008 |