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V70 D5, nice in theory but ....
Advantages: Good looking, comfortable front seats
Disadvantages: Bad build quality, too mnay recurrent faults, D5 engine not as good as reputation suggest
...originally posted this review under the Volvo V70 2.5D by mistake. I have updated the report too.
The car is a 2004 (2005 MY) Volvo V70 D5 S. The D5 is a 2.4 litre "common rail" diesel and the S spec has cloth seats, climate control, fuel computer, a ...
 VolvoWoes 28.11.2005 · Read full review
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V70 D5 SE, my 6th. Volvo.
Advantages: Comfortable,easy to drive, economical on long runs, spacious.
Disadvantages: Dealer service cost high, turning lock not as good as 240,700 &800 series
I bought a 3 yr. old V70 D5 SE to replace my petrol engined 850 SE 2.5 10v. which was 12 yrs.old.Impressions as follows: comfort greatly improved, turning circle not as good-but can be lived with.Acceleration from start off is not quite the same,but ...
glenvine 20.04.2008 · Read full review
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Volvo V70 D5 - Very well built, spacious, safe, packed with toys.
Advantages: Build quality, safety features, Comfort, Spacious, Rapid fold-down seats, luxury at good price
Disadvantages: Manourverability, large turning circle
The V70 D5 is a very spacious car indeed. You can fit a family of five in the car with ease, still leaving a massive boot space for the biggest of suitcases and childrens artilery. With a flick of a button the rear seats are folded away rapidly to leav ...
craigadj 26.05.2009 · Read full review
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V70 D5 SE - expensive to run but comfy seats
Advantages: load capacity, seats, stereo
Disadvantages: expensive servicing and runnimg costs
...is for the car with SE specification trim which adds full leather seats, upgraded stereo and possibly a few more bits.
I bought this as a 3 yr old car to replace my volvo T4 which was getting a bit old.
I'd always liked the look of this ...
mandarin 11.07.2007 · Read full review
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V70 D5 - would buy again
Advantages: Roomy, good engine, comfortable, economical for size.
Disadvantages: Minor problems, handling could be better
Have owned a V70 D5 S for 2.5 years (2003 model), driving just over 40,000 miles.
Engine gradually improved economy (from about 35 mpg) until after the first 12,000 mile service. Since then I get just over 40 mpg (over 600 miles to a tank of diesel), ...
phillc 12.12.2005 · Read full review
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