Bought my T5 estate second hand a couple of years ago. Very good condition and only 150000 miles. Had it RICA'd to 304 bhp soon after. Since then it has been across Europe a couple of times and covered 10000 in Eastern Europe. The roads there, are atrocious, but the Volvos legendary build quality takes it all in its stride. MPG over this period has averaged just over 25, considering the performance, load carrying ability and the fact that the majority of the miles were covered under load, this figure is incredible. Servicing can be expensive but specialists are a bit cheaper than main stealers. Mine has cost me the grand total of £411 since I have had it. Nothing has broken and this includes a couple of tyres. Which by the way can wear quickly at the front if you don't take a bit of care. The car is a constant surprise at the traffic light grand prix, and indeed on the motoway. Many scalps have been taken on the German autobahns. It is a little large and sometimes floaty on the twisty bits but not bad for its mileage. Once the shocks and springs have been sorted itwill be 100% better. Comfort is great, 1000 miles at a time is no problem. Air con and a sunroof, what more could you need? Yes, overall I am very impressed. I have tried to think of a replacement. But taking all its attributes into account, there is nothing to touch it. Estate or supercar? Huh, both.
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Saloon - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 143 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: S, SE, SE Lux, SE Sport, Sport
Estate - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 140 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE, SE Lux, SE Lux Premium, SE Premium, S, Sport
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Advantages: Reliable, cheap on fuel and great fun with the carrying capacity of a removal van! Disadvantages: None, except perhaps getting a little old in the tooth!
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