Should You Buy an Old VOLVO V70? (Test Drive & Review 2.4 SE Auto)
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I bought an old Volvo V70 with a 2.4 petrol engine. I'm not really sure why, although I do have a little bit of a soft spot for Swedish cars. Let's take it for a drive and see what its like.
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Great buy Matt 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 Nice to have you back mate.
Cheers!
@@HighPeakAutos You are more than welcome Matt. Reg`s Steve.
I have a 2004 Volvo 2.5 250hp never sell it.....
@@Oldsmobile69 You are right if you want performance and a badge got got the BMW or Merc the V70 is fast but safe
@@Oldsmobile69 True, but I've had Merc and BMW and everything that goes wrong with them is main dealer only and another £400 down the toilet. Haven't had any bills like that since getting a V70 - well, maybe the odd one, but not every damn time.
As a Swede I can confirm that there are v70s everywhere in Sweden. It's been the best selling car for the past 20 years. Roughly 25-30k units a year!
I couldn't believe it the first time I went to Sweden. Swedes are very loyal to the brand :)
@@HighPeakAutos Indeed. And nowdays theres also a ton of V60s and V90s and xc60s etc :)
Jag har två😊
I got 2 V70's
Got my first Volvo in july, 2014 xc70, after my honda civic got totaled. Love it so far!
@@Ankan.. me too, one 1999 and one 2011.
I've not driven anything else for over 20 years, I love my Volvo.
Kevin Pease me too!
Me two loves my s40 2ltr deisal
@Lord Rupert its been bullet proof its a 2005 iv had it for over a year its in use every day and been up and down the country never let me down id go aneware in it
@@jdcoffey6 that is a PSA diesel (from the Ford era of Volvo Cars company). they even put in s80, v70 till 2012. the 2.0 is way better than the 1.6. Latter was extremly weak and prone to several proble.. BTW I drive a 2.4 petrol S80 (same engine as in the video) with half a miliom km.. It is funny that is has no sale value at all, but I dont care, I do all the maintenance and keep enjoying it.
Ive got a 1996 850r and a 2019 v90 t4 r design both brilliant cars in different ways
Great car, had one years ago (same age as this). Did 100k excellent miles in it. One thing you didn't mention - this was designed from scratch as an estate car. All it's rival estates (BMW, Mercs etc) were 'add-ons' to cars designed principally as saloons. So the V70 ride and handling was designed in.
Really? The Mark I V70s look like they evolved slightly from the 850s (at least superficially)
The happiest day of my life was when my old green (aren't they all green?) V70 left for the last time. Of course, my ex-wife was driving it. I never told her it was due for a timing belt.
@@stevefulnecky4563 Better learn how to change it yourself. It actually isn't that hard.
@@bigdogpete43 I’m glad you left that comment , abt the timing belt not being that much of a nightmare. Yes , female , but I’ve been keeping my autos on the road for 40+ of my driving years. I wouldn’t consider it if I didn’t have a good-sized, dry, well-lit garage and the tools to take it on. Yes , capable enough to have done most of my own mechanic work on my rigs ,,, but not capable enough to have made it to a financial situation in which I could pay someone ELSE to do it at my age ! Ah , well .
I wholeheartedly enjoy a delicious serving of slow-roasting passive aggression served coldly ~
The problem with your videos mate is that I want to buy every car that you review 😂😂😂
Hahaha
Yup. I can vouch for that too. 😂
Exactly 🙂 and I just had to take a look at the asking prices here where I live, and this exact same model and year with 435,000km on the clock is being advertised for 2600€ !
LOL. He's a car salesman.
Matchbox Garage Me too, Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA.
I've owned 2 V70's last one (2004) was hit last month by a tractor side on. You could still open both doors and the central locking still work. Bullet-proof. 👍
Haha that's mad
@@HighPeakAutos it was hit side on with the tractor, which was pulling a full trailer of potatoes 😲
You got out unharmed?
@@HighPeakAutos yeah, not a scratch, just pissed off my Volvo was written off
Yeah I bet
Oh, to be eight years old again and be driven home at five o’clock on Saturday from “toys r us” in Gateshead by my dad in his Volvo 240, with Tiffany singing “I think we’re alone now” on the radio. “TCN 4S” was the registration. I have my Starcom Shadow Raider, bought with £20 I had saved up for a month to buy the toy with and my copy of the Pink newspaper, bought especially for the poster of a Newcastle player which will soon adorn my bedroom wall. I love you Dad and I miss you.
I absolutely love your mini pauses while talking.
That is such a nice touch.
I bought my Volvo V70 in 2001 and still have it. Tough, reliable, comfortable and big enough. I never expected to keep it this long but it owes me nothing, so why not keep it going?
same brought in 2000 still got :) never gone wrong same clutch engine from new now 225000
@@lukemallory7832 Looks like he doesn't want to tell you , I have an s80 the only disadvantages is , its not an estate or a rear wheel drive , but other than that it's great and reliable nearly everything you would want from a car.
Ditto - except a 2004 model. 270000 miles and counting… Still quick, still efficient, still smooth, still comfortable and still rust free. Why settle for anything less?
@@lukemallory7832 I have only been recently introduced to Volvo's ( owner / driver wise ) , by my friend at work ( who's a complete petrol head) , bought the s80 2.4 five cylinder 2002 Volvo from someone else who works here for £250 , he sold it because of personal problems and just wanted to get rid of it , anyway ,my friend did the timing belt , water pump e t c and serviced drove it a while and talked me into buying it ( finally) because I will need a reliable car next year , a lovely sounding engine and drives very well all the mod cons a driver will want ( within reason of course ) ,Volvo hooked now ,,,, strong word of advice ,,,, stay away from the Ford owned ( influenced) Volvo's from about 2004 or five to late 2014 , they are fords with Volvo badges .
Luke Mallory only 176,000. Delivery miles!
Father drove multiple V70s now on his third. Awesome car. Will always recognize the famous v70 5 cylinder sound.
I have massive respect and admiration for these cars, they really are absolute tanks that will last forever.
Bought a 58 plated 2.4 diesel V70 estate in Jan 2019 as my disabled wife could no longer climb up into the 16 year old Merc ML320. Needed something I could get her, her wheelchair, walking frame, walking stick & dog into & the V70 seemed to be the largest estate I could find. Haven't been disappointed yet.
Got to love that five cylinder exhaust note.
I've had two V70s in the US and Europe for years. my last one I had out in the California desert and would drive it off road and it never missed a Beat. wonderful wonderful cars. to own Volvo is to love it.
The latin word "VOLVO" means "I am rolling" - VOLVO ROLLS FOR EVER!
😆 thanks! I love this!
I just bought one of these before coronavirus lockdown kicked in... you never know when you will need an apocalypse car.
this is a joke right?
@@kaptein1247 no joke
@@TekkenBones lol. Thats a special kind of stupid. Did you cover the windows with bars and put some spikes on the side?
@@kaptein1247 You don't need a car to be some sort of Mad Max tribute act to be a car you'd want to be reliable... I own a V70 because it's reliable and practical - the fact it's big enough to sleep in and will probably live longer than I will is just a nice bonus.
ok, you guys can keep playing pretend
When I buy a pair of jeans and a pair of trainers I will probably have about £360 left over
yeah, he should have used the iphone example... ;)
@@g00d-news 400 is not even half of what you need to buy an iPhone
@@michaelvd2467 that will get you the iPhone but not a iPhone
me too :-)
@@michaelvd2467 the new iPhone SE
I've been driving my '04 xc70 for a while now, and I adore it; rugged but amply comfortable. I cheekily refer to it as my luxury lumber hauler.
I owned a V70 and an ‘S’ Class at the same time once, my wife voted the V70 as the more comfortable!
I can believe it :)
LoL!
seriously!!? 🤯
Sorry but your wife has a bad choice 😁 I also own both
I love the look and power of these cars - I also can really appreciate the longevity of them lasting as well as the fact that they are built for harsh climates. Great review! My family is advising me to go with a Japanese car and they’re pretty great but this Volvo is far more tempting. 😄
Its such a shame that Volvo will never be like these again.
On the plus side though, those of us with P2 cars already can just keep maintaining them and look forward to their value increasing now lol.
Actually, the V70's arent even what they were. It stopped with the 940/960.
@@Gias1 Maybe in terms of ultimate block-of-granite solid build, but don't forget the 960 white block engines had a bit of a reputation. Personally i feel like the Euro III P2 cars are the best blend of solidity, longevity and modern comforts. (Then again, i am a little biased lol) Even if i wasn't biased i think I'd probably want a 945 but with a D5244T engine.
@@Gias1 I've owned 16 Volvos - 120, several 140s, 240s, now my S60R. I can't fault the P2. It's stayed under me for 200,000 miles so far, only 3 others of that 16 have gone that far. None of the turbo bricks did, and none with as little work as the R.
The new Volvos are not like these at all, they are much better
I drive a Volvo s60 2t, 2002 mod and I love the car, had it for ten years and plan to keep it for ten more.
I owned a Volvo V70, I enjoyed everything about it. It's a very good car.
I'm on my 8th Volvo and this one was one my favorites. Understated and underrated . Nice one
Totally agree!
I’ve owned 4 Volvo’s (in the states) loved them all. One of the more underrated brands it seems.
They are so strong, they will last for years when looked after and maintained well!
Anton alright mate?
and my bmw did just that... Come on, these are just normal boring family cars
I also impulse-bought a V70 for £400, from 2001, and also spent another £400 or so on it, and I completely love it! She's solid and reliable and was definitely a good choice.
I can see why the police used them.
I’ve got a new a6 avant and after watching this I want a 15 yr old Volvo! Great videos, keep up the good work
have a 2006 v70, we had a Halloween party and made my wagon as a hearse with a real coffin at the back, yep lots of space lmao
Friend of mine has the 2.4 running on LPG and it's done over 800.000 kilometers, great cars
And i had the same configuration, if it wasn't for the crash, i'd be still running my V70 :)
Dpman was the LPG fitted to the car from new or attached after purchase? Not important I guess but I would like to know...
@@celtic1522 mine V70 came fitted for German market, but my next Volvo S80 i installed my own LPG for about 800 euros, that pays back in about 6 months.
@@EpicLib ok !!!
I own a v70 and i live in Sweden. Yes, these cars are everywhere over here! I love mine. Reliable, comfortable and safe.
My dad had a S70 2.5t (went like 💩 off a shovel) and had an 850 before that. Those old Volvos have a certain smell and feeling which you can’t beat. Seriously considering one too
I had a 850 T5 was an amazing car quick and very comfortable always felt like you could drive through a house and not worry.
Thats right, really well-built
Please use proper punctuation; you write like a pastor's preach...
Spent an impromptu night at Stonehenge on the Summer solstice in the back of a V70 7 seater - four of us! 2 adults, 2 children. Great fun! Brilliant car.
Now running an 2004 (54) Audi Allroad Quattro Tdi V6 7 seater manual with just over a quarter of a million miles - fully optioned bar leather - £700 over three years ago! WIN!
Enjoy your videos. And there really is something to be said for quality old machinery! So keep buying them! 😊
Cheers! They're great old cars. Built to last :)
I've had Volvo cars for over 30 yrs now. My last one, was a 'classic' V70 and I sold that to a chap about 8 years ago who still drives it. I sold it to help me buy my current car, a Volvo V70 SE 2.5 T with all the 'toys'. It's perfect for me. I am a carer for my wife, who needs a wheelchair. It goes straight in the load space of my Volvo. It's very reliable. I love them. One word of warning my friend. Make sure you keep the drain hole clear on your sunroof. After a lot of rain when the car car was stood for about 2 weeks, it flooded the carpets. It was in my local garage for 3 weeks being dried out, new yaw sensor and power amp / media centre fitted (parts from ebay luckily, sourced by my garage). Cost was around £560. A lot, but where could I get a replacement car which does all that the V70 can do? Nowhere . . .
Makes me think. I had the pleasure of owning and driving a Volvo XC70 D5 from 65000 to 130000 miles (not a direct comparison but a reasonable 'same stable view if you like').. It never let me down, yes it was a bit short of modern day tech and the steering was annoyingly vague to the point of being tiring, so..... I convinced myself that I need a change, a sharper drive and some modern day gizmos (and wanted to return to a higher driving position). I part-exchanged it for Range Rover Evoque Puretech SD4. Well the Evoque its lovely to drive capable and also an unreliable money pit. If I had kept the Volvo, it will still be running (I guess for another 100k), it would have been much more useful and done everything that is required. Conclusion: If I had kept it, I would have at least £22k more in the bank and a very good albeit not perfect car. The Range Rover is nice.... but not that nice and I think in time I will probably return to an old Volvo.
Another great review! When I was stationed in Germany during the 90’s the officers favourite car was the Volvo estate. They all had them with the obligatory golden retriever in the boot lol
Had my D5 for a year, turning circle of a small supertanker but 50 mpg on long runs and best all rounder I’ve ever had...
Good vid that...👍
Love my 1999 V70. Names were always changing for that car. From "The Hurse" to "The white dragon", to even as simple as "The Brick". I hope to continue using it on the road for years to come.
Bought a Volvo V50 estate 2 years ago as my work/cycle carrier vehicle then upgraded last year to the V60 estate 2012. Full dealer service history and 112,000 miles... love the comfort and the sweet 1.6 diesel engine for town driving. Cracking cars and good review Matt.
More room inside than most modern bloated SUV's.
Also FAR more attention to detail, ergonomics and dependability! Also it stands out in a crowd! It doen't even resemble all of the "look-alike" SUV's made here in the States!
Not even true.
V70 is big car outside, but small inside, except the trunk.
Like leg room on rear seats is one of the worst i have ever seen in a car that big.
@@trumpjongun8831 Thats weird, my C30 has the second most leg room out of our families cars. Second only to my mums big Toyota Avensis Verso (Corolla verso's bigger cousin). And thats a much smaller car, it does sacrifice boot space for that though.
@@trumpjongun8831 its plantiful, i dont need to be able to swing my legs around as if im on a swing like most brants wants now, nah it put the priority correct on proper cargo space.
We love our V 70 , I live in Sweden and we use it for all our road trips with our 3 children in the back packed with skis or bikes ,luggage,etc. bigger than our friends SUV s, great car and a Swedish institution 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️
I have a Volvo XC70, its 13 years old this year, and i still havent had to replace anything out of the ordinary
Been a Volvo driver for 43 years!
Started with a 245 turbo station in 1981.
The V70 is still a very valuable car in the Netherlands.
I'm getting a v70 standard 2.4 2003 this very Thursday here in Barcelona. I'll let you know after a few miles around. Thank you so much, mate. Gracias!
I have a 2001 with almost 200k on it, and an LPG conversion. It is silky smooth, pulls like a bear, and gets equivalent to almost 60mpg with zero emissions. Love it!
I'm getting a 2002 v70 2.4 gasoline on thirsday. Do you know if they drag good? I mean i didnt try go past 80 km/t on the test drive, but like, going from 80km/t to 100 km/t in a overpass, is it gonna be fast?
@@ryzorwarlock1901 fast? No. Get out of the way? Yes.
Wot 'ave u bin drinkin'?
My parents have one from 2001, they have it since i was 2 and my father always says that it's the greatest car he has ever owned, you said it kind of becomes a member of the family and in our case it really is (i hope he will give it to me when i get my drivers license when i'll turn 18 this year).
and did you get the car?
@@rickgoosens8793 Nope, I still have to get my driver’s license but things are a little funky with corona and everything :/
@@dixinmayas938 jeah I can imagine , life is all on pauze :( let's hope it's over soon and you can start cruising !
@@rickgoosens8793 hell yeah man, thx for the support ;)
I haven't owned yet but I've got one now and I'm really surprised.
It's got all and more.
2.4 diesel makes me smile each time I accelerate.
V70 2005 happy owner😀
I keep coming back to this video every couple of months, at 21 I owned a V70 (but the cooler version with wipers for the lights), a BMW 3 series and Audi A5. 2 years later I have sold the two German coupes and left with the V70, favourite car of all time.
i got a v50, and its my first volvo, i have no words to describe what i feel i've had missed out on, leather seats are amazing
I've got a v50 too, and it's absolutely great
I've owned 2; both 7 seaters. Awesome car, unrivalled for comfort, practicality and reliability. When the kids grew up I wanted a convertible, so obviously bought a C70. Another awesome car that, because it's not German, gets overlooked and I get another bargain luxury car. Long live Volvo.
Great job on the video👍🏻
My parents bought this Volvo v70 from dealership back in 2003 so I have known this car my whole life and for my first car they gave me this car...I love it. Now I have new volvo v90 but I decided to keep the volvo v70 for emergencies, it's such a dependable car there's no point selling it. It indeed is a part of family for over 20 years! Volvo has always soft spot in my heart
I love Volvo's from when I was a kid and loved them every since personally I wish they would have kept the boxy look which I think was very unique different from other cars you seen.
I love these reviews and his style and candour... I would buy a car from him anytime. Would love his job. And I had a V70 XC and loved it
Simon Fitzpatrick Thanks!
I'd buy one from him as well.
Thanks
I'm about to get one of these myself - manual trans, 2.4 petrol. Your video helps a lot while I'm waiting for Sunday to see her :)
I'm glad someone else agrees with my sentiment... "You can still look successful but don't look conceited [in a Volvo]." I really loved my 2004 s60 2.5T. It drove well and I felt great driving it. I also felt police didn't bother me much. What I didn't love were the repair costs. Maybe I just needed to find a cheaper mechanic but I was worried if I didn't take it to an imported car mechanic, someone else would screw it up. And call me crazy but what I really loved about my car was the little marsupial pouches in the front seats. It was just a great place to stash cigarettes, a lighter, a vaporizer, or a phone, or money... or whatever... just reach between your legs and you got it.
I love that pouch. My phone goes in there and stays there until i take the key out at the end of the journey.
Love volvo! Had same shape s60 2.0t 4 years never had any issues 👍🏻
I'm judging you for this car...and you've come out a winner!
Pleased to hear it :)
I have a 2005 S60 2.5T manual with 218.000 km on it. Love it! 210 hp, goes like a train. Have it for 5 years now and I'm not even thinking about selling it. Great vid!
I've had 6 V70s since 2000 and feel really sad that they've stopped making them. My wife and I, love touring holidays and the V70 is perfect. Thanks for a great vid.
Absolutely love the old. School v70. Absolute tank. Great review
Cheers!
Love an old volvo bus, always thought they were a bit geography teacher though!
Great cars! Had 2003,5 and now I'm a happy owner of a last 5 cylinder v70 mk3. My dad still runs my first 03 version and he's never had problems even with this 16 years old Swedish 🇸🇪 well made car
You are absolutely right, people do judge you based on the car you drive! I had a Prius for years, and was always treated like shit on the road. Just recently go my
Second hand 2008 a Volvo S60, in excellent condition! People treat me so differently! I get tons of respect on the road now! It’s so funny to watch, and observe the difference!
Loved the video!
Drive a lowered Honda civic coupe with 18" wheels and feel the seething Hatred for real
1st & last time i got my finger trapped in a car door was a volvo let me tell you it bloody hurt they have absolutely no give nearly lost my finger they that well built 👍
Matt - I've had 2 Volvo V70's an R design D5 and my current V70 D5 SE - Having had a BMW 530D and a Mercedes S320 - The BM was a drivers car the Merc was a "magic carpet" ride - I would describe the V70 as the perfect blend of the other 2 - My description the V70 is it is an elegant drivers car and a very well kept secret. So don't tell everybody or the prices will go up. Kind regards . Clay
I've owned at least 10 maybe more different older Volvo's over the years.... Totally love them and Will always buy into them. That is a steal for 800 into it. I currently have a 1998 v70 i bought for 1150 lol love it, super comfy, super easy to work on. ALWAYS can find videos step by step to do anything it!! LOVE VOLVOS
Thanks for sharing your experience with the V70. We recently inherited a 2002 V70 with 85,000 miles on the odometer. It's a pleasure to drive on the freeway or open road, but not so great in the city, not nearly as agile as my 2002 Honda CR-V. But thinking about a road trip, possibly up the California coast to Oregon, choosing the Volvo's a no-brainer, especially considering the sleeping room with the back seats down.
The rear hatch struts are actually hidden inside the roofliners up at the rear corners. And yes, the result is very neat! I must say your knowledge of this car is commendable considering the short time you've owned it. Good review.
They're very neat indeed, until they start leaking, then it becomes a mess and a pain in the ass to replace...
He did say his dad had a Volvo.
I have an 04 V70 FWD. It has a very stable, solid feel.
I have had several Volvos in every model even a T5R. I currently own an XC60 D5 AWD AUTO and what a car this is. Your videos are great, keep up the good work.
Regards Dave
I spent 2 years of my career working for a Swedish multinational and they had an interesting policy regarding Company cars, you could have any car you wanted as long as it was a white V70. Their rationale was that their employees were an important investment and if you were out there driving on company business they wanted you to be as safe as possible. It also helped that Volvo was their biggest customer, so every time they bought a Volvo they sold more of their components.
My brother owns a S60 from this generation. He uses it as a work car and he has to drive it to all sorts of construction sites. And Volvo just doesn't give up
Sweet humour you have and a good taste for practical motahs.👍🏽
Just bought one for something to carry my doggies and other critters I have. They love it and so do I. ✌🏽💙
In finland a facelift like this one in the video would go for a couple of grand easily. You got a damn nice deal
Bought one of these on the strength of this video. Great car. Great review thanks for posting
Glad you liked it!
I've got a 2002 V70 XC with 250k miles and still rolling strong. Great vid!
Nice ride you got. I just got an S70 and I am busy learning all the "bells & whistles". Cheers! 😃
I love highmilage cars, seeing how a car ages over time :_)
Had several T5’s, very quick but very thirsty. Great cars but had lots of problems with Maf sensors
The simplicity, I love it!
Very helpful Thankyou. Thinking of buying one. Just what I needed to know. Thanks, Kate.
It reminds me of the old traffic police cars,very scary in the rear view mirror lol
I’ve had my V70r a month now best car I’ve owned and yes the wheel lock is terrible 😅 but the immense power makes up for it
Christian Rönn thanks for the info dude, to be honest for what I use it for it’s not too bad just only very occasionally we go up to the lakes and some of the car parks are tiny and I just laugh at myself trying to park it
Had 4 of these. They are the best most reliable car ever. Thanks. Great video.
I like all the videos you do I look at them all
I absolutely love my V70 2.4 turbo. By far the best car I've ever owned...👌👌👌😍
I've seen your review , have you still got the car , it was your video and this one that gave me enough info to buy one only I have the 2.4 170 non turbo , really pleased with it
Another straightforward, honest, review. You tell it like it is. I always liked the Volvos, but way too big for my needs.
Cheers :)
There not to big when you get hit by a truck! I always consider that
I don't have kids or a dog, but I still have a V70. It's built like a tank, it's good on fuel (I have a diesel) and you can sleep in the back it's that big. Visibility is good as well - try one, you'll be pleasantly surprised. It doesn't feel as big as it really is.
I had a V70 a few years ago and looking back on it it was one of my favourite cars although I’ve had Porches and Mercs since, When I bought from the official Volvo dealers it had been the “Dealer Principal’s so it was fully loaded with gadgets and obviously in very good condition,. We took it on various European holiday trips where it never missed a beat.
What engine it have?
I have mine now for a few weeks and i love it. Traded in my 145 for it that lasted 47 years
I'll think about this after im done with my 27 year old 240
You'll be waiting a while so...I cant get to the end of my 740GLE which is 30 years old this year 😏
We had the 02 diesel 7 seat version and I loved it. The best car I have ever owned, powerful, comfortable, smooth and quiet and practical for a family of four plus two little friends when needed. Aircon pump went at about 170 thou costing £1500 to replace and then annually something electrical put it into limp mode requiring a long wait for the garage to look at it and a £100 bill for something mysterious that needed something mysterious done to it. Felt too unreliable by then
just a shitty garage
Superb cars. I had a 2002 S60 2.4T for many years; effectively the saloon version of your V70. It was comfortable, reliable and never let me down. I have a V50 2.4 now. Bit lighter and less roomy but also excellent. Great value for money. And ULEZ compliant too...
We have such an V70, now he is 18 years old and driven 590.000 KM, with the first engine and gearbox. No rost or something.
Greetings from Germany and a happy new year, or in german: Frohes Neues.
Wichtel-F1 Thats incredible! Happy new year to you too 😉
This is really helpful. Considering buying one with 258k miles. Was yours with automatic or manual transmission?
@@odonoekumaonyebuchi6862 The car has an manual transmission.
@@wichtel-f1813 Thank you!
Which motor does yours use? What is roughly the consumption? Cheers from Germany as well.
Totally agree about the “Lexus perception”. No one will judge you negatively for turning up in a nice Volvo. My first rally car was a Volvo 740 Estate (weird I know - but indestructible).
I'm willing to wager you did WELL in the Volvo!
bigwo56 You’ll be glad to hear we did not do very well in the Volvo. But not entirely the car’s fault - we had no idea what we were doing. We have subsequently gone on to win the championship in a Rav4. My bizarre choice of race cars continues to this day.
@@TregTube sounds like GOOD fun!
Just run in. Had the earlier flat sided version of this. 160,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. Beautifully comfortable and reliable. Had one failure which was the selector switch for the transmission which cost £80 to replace. Just does the job. £400 was a bargain. Bad turning circle down to the front wheel drive. Good honest review.
Don’t forget that amazing stereo with amp which is even more stunning in upgraded premium form
I had a Volvo S80 very similar to V70 it was an amazing car! What a purchase for £400 nice one
Cheers :)