2000 Volvo V70 T-5 SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

20th Apr 2004, 05:00

"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).


10th Aug 2004, 13:45

We Americans love the car, but hate the reliability. The cup-holders have been the least of my worries.

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