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- Peter Bulman's review
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| Performance | 6/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.3/10 |
| Reliability | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 7/10 |
| Overall rating | 4.7/10 |
By Peter Bulman
on 12th Dec 2006
| Year Manufactured | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 2 Months |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance | 8/10 |
| Practicality | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 1/10 |
 Peter Bulman's recommendation | |
Performance (for a 2.4 diesel), handling, fixtures and fittings and finish inside and out.
Noise, noise and more noise. Harsh ride. Gearing system.
This is a 185bhp D5 SE LUX geartronic version of the Volvo V70.
This is the worst car that I have ever owned (I have had quite a variety over the years) due to the excessive noise that reverberates around the cabin.
This comes from the engine/exhaust, road noise and wind noise - the cacophony is appalling particularly so for a car of this price range. Add in the excessive road noise and this is a most unpleasant environment to be in.
For comparison, I lived with a Volvo 850 tdi estate previous to this, that is still a much quieter, more comfortable car than this new incarnation.
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