... The downside is that when something does go wrong it can cost quite a lot to get it repaired at a Volvo dealer. As ours is now six years old we'll probably start using the local garage to cut the price of repairs. It consumes a lot of petrol but as we mainly use it for longer journeys we don't ... Read review
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
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) - 5 Speed - (Man) / 5 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2521 cc - Max Speed: 143 mph - 210 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: SE Lux Premium, R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE Premium, SE Lux, SE, Sport, S
Advantages: Spacious and Roomy Disadvantages: Expensive repair bills
We have now had our VOlvo V70 for over two years and are really happy with it. We have two toddlers and the boot space is brilliant for two pushchairs and loads of shopping. The turning circle is really wide and takes a while to get get used to but if you don't mind reverse parking then it's fine. The downside is that when something does go wrong it can cost quite a lot to get it repaired at a Volvo dealer. As ours is now six years old we'll probably ... more
We have now had our VOlvo V70 for over two years and are really happy with it. We have two toddlers and the boot space is brilliant for two pushchairs and loads of shopping. The turning circle is really wide and takes a while to get get used to but if you don't mind reverse parking then it's fine. The downside is that when something does go wrong it can cost quite a lot to get it repaired at a Volvo dealer. As ours is now six years old we'll probably start using the local garage to cut the price of repairs. It consumes a lot of petrol but as we mainly use it for longer journeys we don't mind. It's a very comfortable and easy car to drive with large windows so also feels light and spacious. All in all a great family car.
