2000 Volvo V70 T SE review from UK and Ireland
"A nicely designed car ruined by cheap equipment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front suspension / shock absorbers replaced (ate tires)
anti roll bar links replaced
door lock replaced
boot lock replaced.
Climate control sensor replaced
brake / cruise control sensor replaced
gearbox / throttle control valve replaced
engine noisy and rattles
CD cuts out.
General comments?
This is a highly specified, sophisticated, well designed motor car aimed at a traditional discerning market. Unfortunately Ford (who own Volvo) have applied a mass market mentality to manufacture and tried to build this car at a Mondeo price. The build and material quality have consequently suffered, especially for sub contracted equipment, and the performance of the car does not match its perceived value.
I am buying Mercedes and will not buy Volvo again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2003 |