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| Performance | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.8/10  |
By award
on 24th Aug 2005
| Year Manufactured | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | Not supplied |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance | 10/10 |
| Practicality | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 8/10 |
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Volvo V70 D5 2.5 TD SE
This is my second Volvo after having the 850 TD Estate (now my wife's). I will never buy another make of car! These machines provide a unique mix of understated style, luxury, versatility and practicality. The load space needs no further discussion, except the speed of conversion (putting the seats down etc...). If only someone very clever in Sweden could come up with an idea of where to stow the load space cover!
The D5 versions sacrifice nothing to performance, with the benefits of 48+ mpg on a steady run at 70 mph.
The gadgets, i.e. the rain sensor, electric seats, self levelling headlights etc Whilst being innovative, do make me a little anxious if and when they go wrong
This brings me to the dealer network. I was charged over £300 for a basic service (in East Anglia), and they wanted extra to replace the brake fluid and the pollen filter? (Rip off)!! Without these people, the whole ownership experience for these cars would be sublime!!
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Peter Bulman
on 12th Dec 2006
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on 15th Dec 2006