1997 Volvo V70 2.5 20V review from Australia and New Zealand
"Volvo V70 - safety, reliability, cheap and sensational motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had the car over six years and very little has gone wrong, this car has been extremely reliable and always got me to my destination on time with no problems.
General comments?
Volvo V70 is the best car I have ever owned. It offers great value for money, They just keep going. I was in Sweden for business and saw a similar one to mine (used as a TAXI) that had done 650,000 Kilometers and the driver said "like all Volvo's, you just can't kill them".
Car offers great sporty performance, handles as if it were on rails. I often take the bends in to the freeway at 100k and the vehicle does not flinch. Superb handling.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2006 |