written by on 28/02/2008
Superb car, fuel economy is fantastic and they perform very well (more so when re-mapped). Sport leather seats are nicer than most sofas! Attractive, good value for the spec.
written by on 20/12/2007
The volvo S60 D5 SE is very nice to drive and so comfortable. The engine is superb and gives off a nice grunt when I pick up speed. In my opinion the handling isnt to good at higher speeds but more than makes up for it with everything else.
written by on 02/12/2007
Stunning looking car, very reliable, very good economy, quick, luxurious, nice sound, nice feel, buy one you will not be disapointed. Promise you.
written by deanofoy 100 on 14/09/2007
I've just upgraded from an S40 1.8 petrol SE 1998, which was a lovely car.
Now it isn't a lovely car, my S60 D5 SE auto, 02 plate is a lovely car.
Night and day, pure power, 38 mpg in town, I've had the trip meter reading 70 mpg plus on motorway, so comfortable, outstanding sound system. I've done my homework on parts: shop around to get them cheaper!. But my family experience in Volvo's is they don't break, so enjoy this car! I must be honest, descent tyres will cost you, but hey they are 17inch alloys!
written by CaptCamshaft on 18/07/2006
A good alternative to the German Brigade offering more style, more equipment, a 5 cylinder engine; all at less cost
written by skylarks on 01/06/2006
The Volvo S60 D5 SE is a good vehicle that is spoiled with the turning circle. The engine tends to be a little noisy.
written by pshore on 01/08/2005
I have had an S60 D5 SE for a year now. I had it chipped up to 200bhp and much more torque and now it clearly suprises other road users. Good comfort for long diatance (driver only-see above). I average 43mpg for a mix of country and motorway driving.
written by alandunsmore on 30/05/2005
Volvo S60 D5 SE:
Having been in the motor trade for too many years to remember as a main dealer and retailer of used cars as well, I have personally owned and ran literally scores of cars of all sorts. More recently my wife and I have both ran Mercedes but, compared to the earlier models, these now seem to me to be not so good value for money and leave much to be desired in the reliability and quality control departments !!
I have recently decided that enough is enough and returned to my old favourite, Volvo, and bought an C60 SE 5 cylinder diesel. What a cracking car this is compared to my Mercedes C250 Turbodiesel. Lets hope time will prove me right.
Written on: 29/04/2008
I to have had mercs bms etc my d5 se the best car to date
Written on: 17/02/2006
Thanks for your understanding and your reply. I only mentioned about the speed limiter as I also have a Merc C250 Turbodiesel which HAS an adjustable speed limiter fitted and believe me, it has saved me loads of dosh by preventing that "up creep" of speed which we all suffer from in cars that cruise easily at speed. Anyway, nice to be friends again !. My back was got up a bit too as I get sick of people constantly critisizing Volvo drivers - as a biker, I'm sure you know what I mean !.
Written on: 17/02/2006
sorry - you got my hackles up. as soon as i put my previous reply in i wished i hadn't ! don't know about the rolex - haven't got one. p.s. i actually hadn't heard of the speed limiter and didn't know what it was until you explained it ! pete. p.p.s. us bikers need to stick together not fall out ! apologies again.
Written on: 15/02/2006
Everyone to their own opinion then. 'Nuff said. It's a good job we can have a bit of banter, in the olden days it would have been swords at dawn! You can't be all that bad if you're a 'biker - me too, so safe riding and keep alive. (PS. Rolex ? - COME ON.......Showy OR WHAT.........!)
Written on: 15/02/2006
you sound like you have a mixture of paranoia and OCD. you are probably also a liar, and in a funny kind of way i feel a bit sorry for you. the need to list all your achievements and qualifications is a sign of underlying insecurity. my comments were only little 'funnies' which you took out of all proportion. if anyone needs to get a life it is you sir.
Written on: 15/02/2006
Long winter evenings?, - yeah, they really do fly by, you got a problem with that ? As the holder of HGV Class 1, PSV, Full International Car and Motorcycle Race licences and having sometime ago succesfully passed the Advanced Driving Test I really do feel kind of qualified to comment as I have done. What do you need the extra BHP for, to impress your mates? I bet you've got a big noisy exhaust too and drive with your fog lights on and stereo at full blast. Is it your mam's car?. Get a life sonny.
Written on: 14/02/2006
Crikey I bet those long winter evenings just fly past in your house !!!
Written on: 14/02/2006
Sounds kinda' sarcastic that comment re: Speed Limiter. Might I suggest that you wise up. Most normal people would accept that a speed 'LIMITER' usually "LIMITS" speed or, put even more simply, prevents a certain speed being exceeded. Thats what it is. If you are still not too sure, check out Mercedes who have fitted them (and perhaps still do) to many vehicles in their range. They are VERY useful when you have a vehicle which cruises very easily at speed as they can be set to virtually any speed and regardless of what you do, you WILL NOT EXCEED that set speed.
Written on: 13/02/2006
With regard to "pshore" 's comment on earlier review by myself, do you know what you are talking about ?
Written on: 12/02/2006
Regarding the innane comment on "Speed Limiter", perhaps you would like to be better informed and educated with the knowledge that a Speed Limiter (as fitted to Mercedes etc) can be manually set, usually in 5mph increments, to LIMIT the MAXIMUM speed at which the vehicle will travel, NOT set the MINIMUM speed. You might do your homework in future !
written by mavericks on 03/01/2005
This is my third Volvo, 850 estate and the last one was a Volvo S60 2.0t.
This car is not up to standard, the diesel is noisey, and the fuel economy on motorway journeys, does not come up to expectations at 36/37 per gal.
Climate control, cannot make its mind up what temp to supply.
Have had to have a new rear screen because the heater interfeard with the radio.
Drivers seat base has been replaced twice in 35000 miles as it dropped 2 inches.
In short, what have volvo done? Give me back my 187000 mile 850, and take this thing away.
Written on: 02/08/2005
I think you've got a duffer. What's wrong with the seat? How many pies do you eat?
Written on: 08/08/2005
well there's definitely something wrong with it.
<br>nothing has gone wrong with mine in the last year.
<br>have you tried the sale of goods act?
Written on: 04/08/2005
Re-comment by pshore.
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<br>Seat base has dropped two inches, leather has now been changed three times.
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<br>With ref to the pies, not many, 11 stone 3.
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<br>NEW TO THE PROBLEMS.
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<br>Sit down when you ask for an extended warranty to take car from 60 to 100'000 miles its £1'400.
written by Elizabeth Kastigar on 27/10/2004
Servicing has been kind and courteous.
But, it appears that the transmission on my Volvo S60 sedan is defective.
written by M Glazer on 13/08/2004
I have never had, nor wanted, a diesel before. This Volvo S60 D5 SE car is not only a fine diesel, its a great car. The perforance is strong with overtaking excellent and the growl of the engine makes you want to press on. Geartronic auto gearbox has clutchless manual option, which is fun. I tried the other petrol S60's and I prefer this on normal day to day driving. Also at 40mpg + even when driving it hard you never need to worry about fuel costs again.
Is this car better than the bigger German diesels ? no, but its as good as most, and far more individual.
written by lancsamb on 12/07/2004
I have had this Volvo S60 D5 SE executive car now for 18 months. It has never ever let me down or been into the garage execpt for servicing. I use it as an Ambulance Response car. It is fitted with Blue lights and a siren. It is a Diesel Automatic. It goes like a bat out of heel. The steering is very precise. The brakes stop me on a sixpence. The power from standing start is out of this world and the car sticks to the road like glue. The boot is huge. It carrys all my medical equipment defib and oxygen and still looks empty. This really is a very safe car. If I were ever to have an accident then I think it would be death by air bag as it has them everywhere. The acceleration of this car is unbelievable even though it is an automatic and a diesel. I get about 39 MPG even though it is driven hard. The low profile alloys are really cool. The car really looks stunning.
written by volvosoutheast on 16/01/2004
The Volvo S60 D5 SE is a delight to drive responsive and very fast for diesel. Replaced a ST200 and I think the Volvo is faster. The ergonomics are on par with a BMW, everything is at your finger tips. We have just had a new baby and the boot space is great pushchairs etc. The car is also strikingly good looking low slung and wide. The car I have is Black and when its cleaned it really is a head turner. You also couldn't get a safer car more safety features than you could explain
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Pshore's Response to alandunsmore's Review
Written on: 01/08/2005
with reference to the speed limiter device i assume as a volvo driver you want to maintain some sort of minumum speed?