2000 Volvo V70 T-5 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Seriously quick, but very comfortable family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Five light bulbs (front and rear) have needed replacing.
This is a car weighing nearly 1.5 tonnes and accordingly tyre wear is heavy and expensive.
Central locking system failed (repaired under warranty).
Excessive noise from power steering system (repaired under warranty)
General comments?
This is a very quick car whether using the auto or manual box (mine has geartronic).
It has plenty of room for big dogs and four adults and is a supreme motorway cruiser - very quiet and comfortable.
It is superbly appointed with high quality materials and every conceivable luxury imaginable (although our American friends may dispute the quality of the cup holders)
I am maybe considered a fairly quick driver so fuel consumption is rather heavy at around 24 mpg.
Two thefts resulted in broken side hatch windows which are very expensive to replace when you include the replacement of the surround trim (£540 each time).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2004 |