Is volvo v70 a good car?

[volvolv]

Hi guys,

Looking around for v70 (after year 2008-2013)

Is it a reliable Volvo? What engine you would suggest as I can see there are different types of diesel and petrol available.

As well as manual or automatic?

[MCFastybloke]

I have a V70 D5 auto. 2 years and 30k miles. 2008 model

Came from a string of much more expensive BMW diesels and bought as a stop gap

It always delivers,never let us down, very comfy and relaxed drive,simple and cheap to maintain.

Poor infotainment,overall refinement and not very dynamic.

I like the seats,low dashboard and spacious front cabin ,simple home maintenance.Bills have been approx 2k for 30k miles, cambelt,gearbox oil,trailing arm bushes,fluids,oil. circa every 10k


We find the car very low key and comfortable,cheap and safe, In almost every way there are better cars out there but iurs is utterly charming and anticipate at least another 2 years on our driveway.

[volvolv]

Originally Posted by MCFastybloke

I have a V70 D5 auto. 2 years and 30k miles. 2008 model

Came from a string of much more expensive BMW diesels and bought as a stop gap

It always delivers,never let us down, very comfy and relaxed drive,simple and cheap to maintain.

Poor infotainment,overall refinement and not very dynamic.

I like the seats,low dashboard and spacious front cabin ,simple home maintenance.Bills have been approx 2k for 30k miles, cambelt,gearbox oil,trailing arm bushes,fluids,oil. circa every 10k


We find the car very low key and comfortable,cheap and safe, In almost every way there are better cars out there but iurs is utterly charming and anticipate at least another 2 years on our driveway.

I've read online reviews and some people like and some don't. Like usual, different opinions.

Any rust at all?

[Tatsfield]

The D5 diesel is a really great engine for power output and longevity.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to buy a V70 or XC70 is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGHsoF5F57s

I make no apology for linking this video yet again.

[MCFastybloke]

Originally Posted by volvolv

I've read online reviews and some people like and some don't. Like usual, different opinions.

Any rust at all?

No corrosion on mine at all, 2008 93k miles.

[Bonefishblues]

Buy a D5 auto with a full service history and make sure you check the operation of the gearbox particularly carefully and you won't go far wrong.

The later 215bhp engine is worth having.

[Kev0607]

Go for the D5.

Great cars... reliable & comfortable.

In my opinion, the V70 is one of, if not the best estate cars you can buy.

[hora1]

Originally Posted by volvolv

Hi guys,

Looking around for v70 (after year 2008-2013)

Is it a reliable Volvo? What engine you would suggest as I can see there are different types of diesel and petrol available.

As well as manual or automatic?

It needs proper and regular maintenance. Like any car. Buy one that's just had an annual oil change and you might get issues.

[reggit]

Love mine, but it’s thirsty in comparison with my old euro 3 v70.
Also be aware that at that age, you’re buying someone else’s bad\missed maintenance as the cars are ageing.
Mine’s a high spec with great audio and the 205 euro 5 engine, it can fairly shift when needed, oh it’s got an autobox which took a bit of getting used to as I’ve always looked for manuals, but to be honest I like it.

Budget for belt changes and fluid changes if there’s no evidence of these being changed at the appropriate times.

[Sotosound]

Originally Posted by hora1

It needs proper and regular maintenance. Like any car. Buy one that's just had an annual oil change and you might get issues.

Please can you elaborate?