1998 Volvo V70 T5-SE review from UK and Ireland
"What happens when you cross an Exocet missile with a brick?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Squeak from rear seat mounting.
Alarm sounded during the night when the temp was -4 degrees C or lower. Recognised fault by Volvo... being corrected.
General comments?
Car goes like an intergalactic starship. Previous fast cars have no comparison. I can appreciate the reason why UK Police favour the V70 T5's as patrol / pursuit cars... 150mph performance in total opulance.
Tendancy to torque steer under hard acceleration, don't floor the throttle in sports mode below 30 mph, all you get is wheelspin.
Auto kickdown @ 100 mph is astounding, giving instant acceleration.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2002 |