2002 Volvo V70 D5 SE review from UK and Ireland
"The best Volvo so far"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My cam belt tensioner bust well before the required time for a cam belt change. Garages were quoting a min of £2000 so am trying to fix it ourselves.. Unfortunately it need a new head and looks like only Volvo can supply this, and a reconditioned head is £1600. Not worth paying that plus all the other parts needed on a car this old, so it is now SORN off road, engine apart whilst I hunt for a damaged /write off to get a head.
Everything else fantastic, best Volvo I have owned yet. Had a V70 before, and it is better than that one. Hopefully Ford will sell Volvo back to the Swedes though!
General comments?
This V70 manual diesel is as fast as the last petrol turbo version. Sometimes gets 60 to the gallon when I drive carefully.
Miss it really badly at the moment, but fingers crossed that it will be a happy ending for it rather than the scrap yard grave.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo V70 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2009 |