2001 Volvo V70 2.4T review from North America

Minor problems I've had started with a broken lock on my glove compartment, which causes a lot of noise when driving over bumpy roads.

Another minor issue has been that the driver's door lock can no longer be locked by my remote, only manually. This means that I can unlock my car for passengers from a distance, but in order to open my door I have to use my key.

The last minor problem I've had is a slight squeak towards the rear of the car (something must be lose), but I am yet to figure out where it is coming from exactly.

The front two seats are pretty worn, especially on the bottom, but that is understandable. Overall the leather and dash are in near excellent condition. I must add that I bought this car with only one previous owner who took very good care of it.

The only major issue I have had is my struts have virtually gone out. Again this is understandable being that my car is now at 100k miles. I have chosen to replace them with Bilstein Heavy Duty -- a bit pricey, but worth the superb handling and smooth ride.

Overall, once I dealt with the suspension, this is an excellent car that I will surely keep for a very long time if not forever. The engine is beastly (if need be), the ride is easy, very sleek design. I am thinking of doing an ECU upgrade to give it a bit more power.