2001 Volvo V70 review from Belgium
"Nice car, but too much trouble; I will never buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had 12 recurring faults so far. Here are the high points:
Engine miss at 2250 to 2500 RPM.
Speedometer error of 10 km/h slow.
Passenger's side front speaker not working.
In-dash cup holder broken.
Power windows operate sporadically.
Multiple "bulb failure" messages.
Replaced 4 headlights in 30,000 km.
Remote locking system most uncooperative.
General comments?
Dealer service in Belgium is the very worst I have ever experienced.
It is a nice car on the road, though. It is comfortable and easy to drive and handles nicely, although it has the turning radius of a river barge.
It has comfortable seats, with heat, and I can sit in them all day and arrive quite fresh.
The engine is quite willing, but I would like a bit more power when joining highways. I have the Canadian spec 168 hp model.
The car is a technological and maintenance nightmare for a busy person. There is a new fault literally ever week and I am completely fed up with this aspect of the vehicle.
In summary, I had expected a lot more from a "quality vehicle" after spending almost half a year's salary!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 48067 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |