Just bought my 5th V70 last week love them to bits.

@mikenewbold1699

6 ай бұрын

trans women love them

@fortune300

6 ай бұрын

@@mikenewbold1699 How do you know? I have never seen one driving one.

@mikaeljonsson4686

6 ай бұрын

Have had 2 gen1, 3 gen2 and is on our 2:nd gen3... I´d say I´m a bit biased as my gf works at Volvo... ;)

@chrishart8548

6 ай бұрын

​@mikenewbold1699 I think her name was Sarah wasn't it the one with the volvo. In my transsexual summer.

@LikaPyramid

Ай бұрын

you must be rich!

I like it. We didn't think much of it back in 08 when we tested it, especially compared to our 940, but now, when cars look rubbish and keep breaking down with their idiot electronics, the V70 / XC70 stand out as solid workhorses.

@samjackson7701

6 ай бұрын

Same with the S80. I have a 2011 S80 with the 3.2L inline 6, and it runs like a tank.

Had a V70 D5 and it did 235,000 miles. Utterly indestructible, never wanted anything except its normal service. Can't say that of any other car I've had. Very comfy, quite fast, economical for a 2.4, was quieter than the e-class Merc estate I had (ride not as good though). The interior design was good Swedish distinctive and cool. The pop up screen was silly but all the modern stuck on flat screens are stupid. Hard to fault these outstanding cars.

@Jinsoku440

4 ай бұрын

I'm looking into getting one in the next few weeks; what made you get rid of yours?

@mattwright2964

4 ай бұрын

@@Jinsoku440 I fancied a change. The V70 is big and I wanted something a bit smaller. I have a soft spot for Mercs.

“20 minutes of fiddling with the knob, it has eventually gone down” 😂

@eljefeamericano4308

4 ай бұрын

I'd say, "That's what she said!" But, literally, she did.

@HunkumSpunkum

19 күн бұрын

That would probably happen with any knob if it was fiddled with for 20 minutes.

The only seats more comfortable than a Volvo are in the old and sadly discontinued Saab models. I run a V70 for long distances, because I can haul a ton of gear and get out after a day's driving raring to go, instead of grunting and groaning. I also run an XC70 with winter tyres (basically a 4WD jacked up V70) for when I go to my place in Sweden. I've owned Audi, BMW, Saab and countless others and nothing comes close as an overall combination of comfort, utility and safety. Some people don't realise that the 2 litre D3 V70 is surprisingly fuel frugal and very low (£30 a year) road tax. An inexpensive diesel tune improves engine response and fuel economy. For context, I also run a Land Rover and an Audi A5 3.0 TDI QUATTRO S LINE, but I spend far more time in the V70 because I prefer its comfort and flexibility.

@Luckywynne

6 ай бұрын

We also love our XC70 and have been spoiled by its comfort, sound system and reliability on long drives. I've been looking at Land Rovers as a second car, are there any that might match the Volvo in those areas?

@taranscott155

6 ай бұрын

@@Luckywynne In a word, no. If you ask on the forums you will get a lot of fanboys telling you how awesome all things Land Rover are. Objectively, they are expensive to buy, expensive to own/maintain/run, but if you need something that is seriously good off-road and comfortable for long journeys then maybe the LR Discovery could be worth a look. If you don't intend doing any fairly serious off-road stuff you probably don't need one. Again, speaking objectively, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Shogun are both far nore reliable. I am generalising here, obviously. I won't ever buy another Land Rover. My next vehicle of that sort is likely to be a VW Touareg or Toyota Land Cruiser. The Touareg is lovely to drive for long distances and is surprisingly good off road. The Toyota will go absolutely anywhere, and get you back. Good luck !

@quanticador1103

6 ай бұрын

P3 V70 also came in AWD, at least the 3.2L petrol model did.

@UserErr0r3578

6 ай бұрын

I have driven a few of this gen. Volvos and noted some things: - when considering the 2.4 diesels, I would recommend to go for the AWD model instead of the FWD. Applies especially to the 2009+ two-stage sequential turbo engines, otherwise it's too easy to spin the wheels. - manual gearboxes got better after 2011 facelift, less woolly shifting action. 2011 also saw major overhaul for the Aisin 6-speed auto boxes, newer ones are smoother and more reliable. I vaguely remember the newer 2011+ 6-speed autos also using different oil, but don't quote me on that. - 2011 also saw the introduction of new reduced-stroke inline 5 engines, now 2.0 litre. I would avoid these until 2013, when the next iteration of 2.0 inline 5 engines arrived - 2013 brought last facelift to V70, new instrument cluster, improved 2.0 inline 5 engines and improved mapping for the 6-speed auto. This combo would be my pick for V70 from that gen. - 2014 brought new VEA inline 4 engines and while they are powerful and quite frugal, I remember endless EGR issues (part was redesigned several times) + issues with various leaks. On the plus side - new 8-speed Aisin auto box, unfortunately mated exclusively to 4-cylinder models, is great. As said, my pick would be 2013+ 2.0 inline 5 with 6-speed automatic, but decent ones are hard to find by now. Next would be 2.0 inline 4 D4 with 8-speed auto from the last production years. Regular maintenance is a must with these cars, walk away from any Volvo that has sketchy maintenance history. It's just not worth the effort, I learned this the hard way. Besides that, these are excellent long distance cruisers for families: reasonably quiet, comfortable suspension, good fuel economy, plenty of cargo space, good ground clearance and of course the seats. 🙂 Note that used Volvos tend to have much higher mileage compared to similarly sized competitors, at least in my area.

@Bucephalus.

6 ай бұрын

I thinking of trading in my Mercedes 220d estate for a V70, non diesel, because the punishment of the Dutch government to own a clean ad blue diesel car. Which one is a good choice, there so many types and i do not want one with Ford engine i’m thinking of a 2015 to 2017 model

Out last any German car of the era!

@chrishart8548

6 ай бұрын

That's not really saying much though

@youbencowell

6 ай бұрын

Volvo was owned by Ford when this car was designed and launched. If only Ford had put a bit more effort into their cars we might still have Ford cars and not just SUVs!

@chrishart8548

6 ай бұрын

@youbencowell it's not ford's fault we have SUV's people want suv's they just aren't buying the normal cars anymore,

@kamata93

5 ай бұрын

Not my experience. My dads 2012 Passat is in much better condition at roughly the same kilometers. It also never broke down unlike the V70. Both owned new.

Hi Lucy: Cars are for a) comfort, b) safety and c) reliability. On those metrics, Volvos are some of the best cars around. Anything else is just conversation - for e.g. in car review videos that have no basis in real life :)

@uroskostic8570

6 ай бұрын

my girlfriend had this car. she NEVER changed oil, added fluids and maintained car, because she tought "you dont need to do it"...Once all started leaking, squeking, breaking, so she went to mechanic, and they told her, its gonna be like, 2000eur to fix and replace broken things. She did another woman move, and sold it, just to give 15,000eur for 2018 Skoda :)

@AWMJoeyjoejoe

6 ай бұрын

​@uroskostic8570 My wife is similar. She does the yearly oil change but that's about it. If it wasn't for me she'd be driving on bald tyres for example. Lol. Luckily she drives a Honda so it keeps going despite her neglect.

@Norfolkbiker50

5 ай бұрын

@@uroskostic8570 my missus is the same, she never checks the fluid levels always saying "I need to top my oil up because the reminder light has come on"! I must've told her 50 times. She doesn't even put diesel in it until the light comes on. Every time she parks it she leaves the heater fan running flat out and the radio on straining the battery when she wants to start it going through 2 new batteries a year. She never getsbtired of telling anyone who will listen that she's "an independent woman" yet every time I try to criticise her for neglecting her car all I hear is "that's a man's job"! Boils my piss.

@miljororforsprakpartiet290

5 ай бұрын

Cars are for a) performance, b) pleasure and c) appearance. Comfort? Go sit in your sofa. Safety? Become an average driver and don't crash. Reliability? Service your car.

@klmn2000

5 ай бұрын

​@@miljororforsprakpartiet290 The Volvo has those things also. Point is you cannot drop off the kids in your sofa. And servicing does not guarantee high reliability - just ask Land Rover owners.

Hi Lucy, I run a 2013 V70 with the D4 engine and manual gearbox. It has also been Polestar tuned to improve mid range performance. It is not a sprinter but it's not a sluggard either. The manual box means that I can have a few revs on before I launch and makes it surprisingly good for nipping into small gaps in traffic. No turbo lag. Top speed is a claimed 137mph although I've never had it that fast. Road tax is still only £35/year. (!) Short journeys I manage over 40mpg with a lot more on motorway runs. The pop up screen had disappeared by 2013 and replaced with an all pupose central screen. Overall I absolutely love it. It suits my lifestyle and my hobbies. The big heated leather seats are so comfortable that my wife says that she wishes that she could lift hers out and take it indoors. As you mentioned the turning circle is pathetic but I can live with that.

Over the years I have owned the old Saab 900 Turbo, fabric seats and 5 doors, then a 3 door grey Viggen which I soent a fortune on tuning. Now i have a XC60 D5 R Design , a beast of a car that hasnt gone wrong in 6 years. My fishing car is a 2006 P2 XC70 Lux. That runs on all season tyres, does muddy fields and tracks, and then will do 40mpg on the motorway cruising at 80. Great comfort and an element of quirky cool about it. Mine is 185bhp and very pokey.

I recently became a volvo (C70) owner for the first time and I love it! Well made, well designed, (surprisingly) powerful, and comfortable. The folding metal roof is a work of art and works perfectly. It doesn't have the kudos of the German brands but because it does everything so well I don't care! I'd definitely buy another volvo 👍

@gimble447

5 ай бұрын

She’ll grow up one day, I drove a sierra cosworth at her age lol and it was my only car, I love my Volvo daily now ( though I still have other “ toys” and it’s that point I think she’s missing tbh, ie I have some fast and classic stuff too, but for day in day out, picking up stuff and going to the shops etc, it’s my Volvo estate😊)

@markhealey3831

5 ай бұрын

I had a C70 for 2 years. . . . Black paint with red leather interior. Absolutely beautiful and lovely to drive. You will need an air dam for when you have the roof down. . . . And watch out for the passenger door trying to open if going over bumpy ground. Other than that. . . It's a perfect car, as long as you don't need to accommodate kids and dogs !

Lucy on Cars: Come for the tights, stay for the reviews!

@scotty6346

2 ай бұрын

Cheap black tights that she got from Primark for a quid mate 😂

I have Volvo xc70 over 5 years now and never have any issue with this car. Best car ever in my life and next one will be again Volvo

I worked for a Volvo agency in my youth and my late father who was a veterinary surgeon drove them for many years. Back in the early 80’s they were amongst the best executive cars available. If quality, durability and safety are your thing they are the perfect family car. The 100 series and 200 series that I am familiar with were rear wheel drive and had a great turning circle.

I don't get why people say volvo is boring while they drive Vw, toyota etc which are even more boring

Still drive a P1 Volvo V70 that is now 25 years old. The older cars of the era when Volvo was its own company were made a lot better than the current models. The engine is just run it at 170K miles 🙂

@MrPutrifyingEagor

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the clan brother! I have a older model 940 GLE Lols , it's been an utterly incredible car. 30 years old and more reliable than most of the families other branded cars (Can't Lie my brothers Toyota trucks have been excellent as well) . I absolutely love the car for what it is, an absolute pleasure to work on and maintain, the low pressure B230 LPT is a gem of an engine.

She definitely got a future, after comment "after 20 mins fiddling with a knob "!! Shes a gem

I had one of these for a few years. Used it for a lot of long trips to the highlands, emptying a couple of houses and runs to the tip. Seats so comfortable and you can fit soooooooo much in the boot.

well young lady, didnt know miniskirts were back in fashion, but suits you will, VERY NICE.

My XC70 is very similar, as a geriatric although I still like hooligan cars the Volvo is extremely practical. The satnav is very dated now (although mine has a new data disc) but it is great that you can leave it retracted. The turning circle is poor but it does not seem outrageous for a car of that wheelbase. I was a teenager when I first drove Volvo estates, they were not exciting then and mine is still not exciting now. What it is superb for though is doing the things an estate car should do, fetching and carrying in comfort without stress. FWIW my XC70 typically does about 35mpg with the same engine as that V70 but with the added weight and drag of the rear differential. I am not a lifetime Volvo fanboi but the longer I spend with mine the more I see that someone has thought about the design details.

Hi! I have the same one, a D5 from 2011 also. Very happy with it, comfy, loading space, not to complicated to handle and everything works and stays in condition. So, no broken plastics, buttons, mid console etc. It happened to the previous model a lot more ( 2001-2008 ). Besides that, the D5 engine is one of the best Volvo ever built, smooth and powerful even with manufacturer specs. What I do not like is the behavior on the front suspension, bit sensitive but depends on the quality of the tyres nut even than on very low speed the car choose to run away to right or left. I changed the complete suspension and every part that is related to the steering behavior but more people noticed this issue over the year. On the highway this Swedish kind of tank is your best friend. 70 liters of diesel will bring me from my city in the Netherlands ( Den Bosch ) over the Austrian border with ease. Love that! Service the car well and it will service you for a long, very long time if you want. Believe me, Mercedes-Benz/BMW and especially Audi is lot more stress and money to maintain on the same level if you compare the costs.

The fact you can get insurance for Volvo's and they dont break down almost daily, are 2 major plus points........................

Great review and never too honest, in my opinion. I prefer hearing original thoughts versus simply stating what so many other reviewers say, so nice job. Also, your outfit is incredible and you look amazing.

i have one of those, a xc70 d5 4wd, i was not a volvo fan either, i've been a merc/bmw dude for years, but what i've learned about the volvos having two of them is that they are cars you grow in to, when you start to use them on a daily basis you kinda start to appriciate all kind of little things you notice for being done well or things about it that do what they do especially well, one thing i like about the 70 series is that they dont try to make it sporty, its a family wagon version of a car thats only made to me luxurius, its soft, quiet and relaxing to drive, its more practical than about just anything and its not trying to be something else. mine is used as a family hauler for two kids and two dogs. and it does that job so well that we have kept on to it much longer than we ever planned to, and have no plans of letting it go just dont expect it to be a bmw, its not trying to be

@rosen9425

5 ай бұрын

Volvo has dipped their toes in the power segment a couple of times mid 90s to 07 with 850 T-5R, 850 R, numerus V70 R, S70 R and S60 R. Quite limited special runs and most likely highly sought after today

Just bought one of these, a rare D5 manual 230bhp, it's flipping great!

Never had a Volvo but have been a long time admirer. We did keep going back and forth between an XC60 and a X3 for my wife's car recently but ended up going for an X3. I do keep looking at S60, V60 or V50 for myself at some point. Great video btw, the editing is far beyond my capabilities.

Really good video, and extremely well put together. Keep up the great content ❤

I drive an older v70 from 1997 ... just the normal 144hp 2,4L engine... it consumes a lot of Fuel 😂 +10L/100km and it only has 5 gears ... as a german thats a little sad. I miss a 6th gear for the Autobahn... but every time i get in ... everytime i open and Close the doors it feels like a Tank 😂 plus ... it has a nice 5 Cylinder sound

@aamikkalinin6385

6 ай бұрын

My volvo gets 4l/100km

@Harrock

6 ай бұрын

@@aamikkalinin6385 what Kind of volvo do you drive ?

@chrishart8548

6 ай бұрын

I was looking at getting the 2.4 petrol version I wanted a D5 but they were so bloody expensive. I thought the savings of around £5k would pay for a lot of fuel

@timkelly5602

5 ай бұрын

@@chrishart8548 for me, 2004 and earlier are the best Volvos due to the sell outs into other hands, definitely pre-chinese... a diesel V70 D5 2.4 are as cheap as £1000, 163HP which will stage 1 remap to 197hp and gives much better fuel economy... 54mpg combined and up to 80mpg if driven 60mph max on a long run... parts are cheap if you self service...

Yes Lucy my S80 D5 has the turning circle of a small planet. However the best motorway muncher going. It will go on for years.

@MrPutrifyingEagor

5 ай бұрын

"Small Planet" Lols brilliant!

We have had our 57 plate for the last 3 years and still looking forward for every long trip. At my point in life now is the best all rounder that money can buy. Yes is not a very engaging car but trust me it can cruise at high speeds quite well. Ours has nearly 200k and yes I can see some of your points but it was a 2k car which required nothing but regular maintenance. Is just the car that every family should have as the base trips car and another to just cover all the other points like being quick and unreliable ahaha.

9 years on my current V70 D5 manual. Goes like a train, 70+ mpg on a run, up to 1000 miles on a tank. 400 mile trip and step out of it feeling fresh as a daisy. And it will be around when other 'high end' cars have been scrapped. 10 Volvos in the last 40 years and beat everything else I owned hands down. And if you want to get thrown back in your seat, try a T5R. Cruise in comfort - you will learn to appreciate the quality and safety no other brand gives. The Police love them, all the motorway cops have or want their own. In a motorway multi car shunt, the Volvo occupants would just open the doors and walk away from the carnage. Only niggle is the electrically assisted steering, which requires your full attention, I find it a bit too light.

@WestfieldFreshAir

5 ай бұрын

Are you sure the steering is electric assist? It's definitely hydraulic on my 2014MY V70 D3/4.

@foxstrangler

5 ай бұрын

I think you will find the power steering pump is electrically driven, rather than an engine driven belt, the idea is it improves fuel economy. @@WestfieldFreshAir

@WestfieldFreshAir

5 ай бұрын

@@foxstrangler I stand corrected. Thanks. It's way better than VW electric power steering then, much more like traditional engine driven pumps.

I had a 2010 V70 1.6 DRIVe here in Scotland not sure how much power it had not a lot but it was a great car for motorway driving and very economical it was a company vehicle as I worked for and Scandi outdoor clothing company at the time, it carried lots of kit in the back and sat on the motorway all day long at 70mph and returned lower 50s mpg easy , it never complained just did the work it was designed to do, it had an amazing sound system and those seats were typical Volvo comfortable, the car had a Volvo towbar fitted as we needed this to tow trailers to events and again the car towed a small 750kg trailer to corporate events, it was not a quick car but I loved it, the company then replaced it with an all singing all dancing Honda Accord estate with a 2.2 Diesel it was a more powerful car but was not anywhere near as capable or comfortable as the V70 which ate the miles with ease.

@lukemallory7832

6 ай бұрын

Imagine replacing a V70 with... an Accord?! That sucked!

@Mr330d

6 ай бұрын

It had 110BHP 240NM torque

Great review Lucy! Volvos especially this era are very underappreciated in my opinion

I used to have a V70 T6 2008 but it started to have too many issues, like serpentine belt, parking sensors, engine light etc. Now I drive a Toyota Auris and couldn't be happier. The Volvo was a pleasure to drive so if you want comfort: buy a Volvo. If you want to save money: go japanese :-)

@Cloud007.

6 ай бұрын

I hear what you're saying but it sounds like you got unlucky there. I've had multiple volvos which were just as reliable as my toyota's. A lot of people will state similar experience.

@jerrybijleveld9955

6 ай бұрын

@@Cloud007. sounds more like cheap maintenance to me. serpentine belt is a maintenance part and so is indirectly the check engine light.

@rosen9425

5 ай бұрын

@@jerrybijleveld9955 yeah something is up with the history of that Volvo. Doesn't sound legit by any means

A mate of mine had one of these and one of the best cars ive been in ,very underrated

Volvo is a luxury brand and is on par or better than other luxury brands. I have a 2018 XC60 and it is so nice. And parts are expensive!

@youbencowell

6 ай бұрын

I thought Ford called Volvo a Premium brand?

I have a high mileage V70 T6. Three litre twin turbo ex police fast response four wheel drive and chipped. It will rev to 7k revs, and geared for 170 MPH, comfortable seats, carries a full sized door in the back. What more do you need, it will corner pretty hard, and accelerate like a rocket. try one.

@realvolvofreak

6 ай бұрын

It has only one turbo. 😉 but it is still nice and fast car.

Nice car Lucy. I think the more reliable ones would be the 163 or 185 hp version diesels, but in general if you do the upkeep/ maintenance as with every other car, these Volvos gan go on and on, including the petrol ones, which I own one myself. 09 S60 2.5t. Love from the Netherlands and a merry Xmas and all the best in happiness and health for 2024.

@AVC-Works

6 ай бұрын

Actually... this 205hp is better, bc it doesn't have the swirl valves like the later 163 and 185hp has.

@rosen9425

5 ай бұрын

As with many, if not all, modern diesels you get emissions related issues throwing a politically empowered wrench in the machinery

Great review. The V50 T5 AWD 6 speed manual is interesting as it has a bit more power in a smaller estate.

I love my V70. My only gripe with it is the fuel economy is pretty poor at around 34mpg, but its a big heavy car with a big powerful engine and a slushmatic gearbox so you cant expect miracles. Its a wonderful cruiser, very comfortable and with the 4c suspension it actually handles better than youd think. If you can try to get a 2012 or newer because they updated the dashboard and the infotainment system. Try to avoid the very latest models with the Ford auto box though. I'd say the sweet spot is 2012-2014

That little skirt will get plenty of clicks, I like it, subbed!

@neillchippett655

5 ай бұрын

Well said. Not deliberate at all.

For me, it will always be a Volvo. Whether the P2 or P3 platforms, a Volvo will always take you home. My 30 year old 850 still drives like a dream.

I watched your Volvo videos out of order, so I'm mostly just commenting here to say that your honesty is appreciated! It's hard to trust a car review from a person who loves every single car they drive. Plus, we seem to have a similar (unhealthy) taste in vehicles. Questionable reliability, poor gas mileage, but a V8 engine attached to a manual transmission? Okay!

I bought a V70 in 2004 and still have it. Drives like new. Superb vehicle.

Hi Lucy. Great video. Yes agree with your thoughts on the Volvo. They are comfortable & reliable. I was thinking of buying one until I drove the BMW 318 I sport. Beautiful car. Looking forward to your next video. Mark. Thanks

V70's are brilliant cars,have one over a bmw any day.

Hi Lucy, Very enjoyable and watchable video. I think basically what you are saying is this Volvo is boring. It’s never been marketed as a drivers car, so it’s unlikely to appeal to enthusiastic drivers. I hope you will do more reviews like this one. It’s great to get your personal opinion on popular cars which certainly is not boring.

@Alexander_l322

6 ай бұрын

@@Trippenzoid 💀

@aamikkalinin6385

6 ай бұрын

Vw is boring

@smithp573

6 ай бұрын

Depends on your frame of reference for "boring". The V70's biggest crime is that it just does the job competently without any stand out "character traits". If it were a person it'd probably be the one you'd want in Government as they'd just get on with it, no fuss. It's biggest crimes are that among a lot of Volvo cognoscenti, its too much of a Ford and not enough of a real Volvo (unlike the previous gen P2 platform model) and that, to the populace at large, it's "just" an estate car and not an aspirational SUV.

@miskatonic6210

5 ай бұрын

I laugh about people wanting exciting cars. Makes the great, comfy, reliable, economic used cars so much cheaper.

@Charlienator3000

5 ай бұрын

I’m a car enthusiast, I absolutely love my P2 V70. 2.4 T. Comfy, quick, reliable and extremely practical. As a owner of a large breed dog, this car is perfect for me. Even before i got my V70 I’ve loved Volvos. The 240 estate being my favourite. For car enthusiasts, it’s all personal taste, we don’t all love the same cars lol.

I owned its great great grandmother a 1972 Volvo 145 seven seater. For 14 years taking our children on many a holiday. Only 2 litre manual with twin strombergs. But at 4000 RPM she would lift up her skirts and outpace many a 6 cylinder vehicle of that era . They are a great family car.

Good, honest review ! - Love it !

Ant anstead said when he was in the armed response unit in the police they had BMW, Mercedes and Volvos for response vehicles and there was a rush to get the Volvo first. If you have children they are a great place to be. The engine block is large hence poor turning circle, it was the one of the few things I didn’t like. They are very much a family barge.

@ashleyweston5420

6 ай бұрын

Surprisingly the large engine isn't the issue with the turning circle. The S40/V50 has the same turning circle with a 4 or 5 cylinder engine and it's waaaay better then a V70. I think (but happy to be corrected) the V70 is engineered to have a poor steering lock to give the CV joints an easy time and last longer.

Loving the vids, found you on an ad on insta aha, can't believe you drove in sliders in your older videos 😂 my gf wouldn't dream of it aha. Would make a interesting video the different shoes to drive it aha

Ive got a facelift 2012 R-design D5 and even after 290000 km it still drives as new. Best car I’ve had.

I totaly agree with you about the feeling of V70. I have v70 2012 2.5T benzin/gas and as you said It was nice to sit, drive a long distance, It accelerate just awesome, but I dont have feeling of pleasure to drive it. I had Mazda 626 wagon and I loved to drive it, I could drive it just to engoy with no purpose, especially if it was snow. And I have never happend now with Volvo, just a car. Comfortable car.

I run a V70 Rdesign 2009 model manual and I'm 6ft 3 and I have drove long distances in the car and I don't get tired at the end of my journey, I also own a 2010 XC90 auto D5 and again fantastic car comfortable on long journeys....I have owned many Volvo models over the years and would recommend them for a family in respects of safety...I would say drive a T5 or the T5-R or the S60-R..

I have had 2 XC70's and I have to say that I have never been in a more comfortable vehicle or a more pleasing drive. Being a 4x4 they have been very useful here in the, Beautiful, Highlands of Scotland, especially during the winter months,

As I've hit my 40's these have become really appealing, I don't really care about handling or 'performance' because we have speed limits and and ever increasing number of mobile speed traps showing up near to me. I don't want a BMW, Audi or Mercedes because they all. Overpriced and driven by the sort of shallow people who are trying to look flasher than they probably are. JLR stuff is just badly made garbage. The choice is either to go Japanese or for something like this. We currently have a 1st Gen XC60 with the D5 and it's done nearly 200,000 miles and passed its Mot this month with no advisories. We have an old Ford Focus also that is nearly dead, once that goes I will need to replace it with something cheap, reliable and big enough to carry an active family of four, camping gear, bikes and a dog around, something a bit nicer than the Ford's and Vauxhalls I've always had and I don't want anything on finance or a money pit so the V70 and V60 are top of my list at the moment. My father in law had the previous gen V70 and sold it with over 500,000 miles on the clock, traded in against a nearly new BMW 330D X-Drive M Sport Touring and he now wished he had kept the Volvo because it had already done its depreciating and caused him no bother at all. I'm also someone who doesn't mind not having electric seats, it's heavier, another thing to go wrong and slower to operate than a manual operation and realistically how often would I adjust them anyway as the main driver of my car? Seems pretty needless as an option.

gorgeous love that demo

I have the a 2007 p2 v70 d5 se lux manual. 211,000miles Brilliant car. Practical, economical for a 2.4 diesel, best seats of any car I’ve ever had.

Love my V70 D3/4 2013. 5 cylinder tunes, great space and design, reliable, economical etc. Very much a keeper. Have had 520d 2011 handling very average, poor space and Passat 2017- good handling and better design than BMW.

I bought a Volvo estate V50 1.6 Diesel 2010 , bought it secondhand in 2015 , was a great car had it serviced every year of my ownership, it had done 154,000 miles , I did have to buy battery, waterpump & alternator and timing belt early on , then other things like sensors which cost quite a lot , then I started having probs with E C U , E G R was renewed & things like that , then I just had a service in my 8th year having wear and tear jobs done , like brake pads ,handbrake cable , 2 new tyres , carried on for 2 weeks and warning light come on dash ( reduced engine power ) another garage trip and only to find out it was a fault with injectors or some other problem , by this time I'd had enough and sold it on , Hindsight is a wonderful thing , but it's the only Diesel I'd ever had , so I decided on something more simple like a petrol 1.2 petrol which is great cheap on everything service and M O T £160 , why pay more for a posh badge 😀

I would absolutely love to have a old Swedish made Volvo, so much charm and practicality

Welshman living in Sweden here, I own a Volvo v70 awd, it just a safe and steady car, defiantly has the turning circle of the moon! BUT we have a tone of snow here in Sweden every year and temperatures of -20 to -30 and the Volvo just works, I can't fault it..

Mini skirt & car reviews = perfect combination! 😉

@michals547

6 ай бұрын

And black leather ankle boots!

@julianroberts5407

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, but the skirt should be shorter!!!!!

@levelcrossing150

5 ай бұрын

@@julianroberts5407 Did you not notice that it seemed to be getting shorter as time went on. I bet everyone was watching this video right to the end.

@julianroberts5407

5 ай бұрын

@@levelcrossing150 I certainly was! Couldn't take my eyes off those legs!

I think shes got a future......

I have a 12 plate XC70 D5 manual trans all I can say is really good car I can get just over 40mpg from it, got 138K miles on it never had a major problem.

They’re lovely a V70. Regards, Sid. Not sideways Sid. Just 80 year old Sid from Wakefield

We have the Volvo V60 with the same engine, I noticed you mentioned the slow response when setting off, the key is sport mode when doing a quick pull away from a junction as the standard gearbox likes to be smooth and comfortable. Sports mode fixes this! But I assume you didn't have long to play with the car! Overall though you are correct, its a car for pipe smokers and families (of which I am the latter) My other car is a track prepped Mx5 Mk3! You need to test the whole Mx5 range especially on some country roads, you don't need power to have fun in the corners! Nice to see a mini car review that isn't full of cli·ché Fun Fact my Mx5 was featured on a Car Throttle episode too!

Volvos make brilliant cars. Powerful, comfortable and miles ahead with features

Great review, thx for all the details. Im Swedish myself and im not that much of a V70 guy. Big box.

2008 Volvo V70 with 6 cylinder (timing chain based) auto gearbox is an outstanding vehicle last last 100s of Ks. Great vehicle for travel to, excellent commuter. Seats like all Volvos are very comfy!

I bought an xc90 2.4d5 163 2005 and a good car to drive very reliable and comfortable very solid car with no rust at all. I’ve owned BMWs Audis vw passats all had rust issues. Cost me £43 to put it through an mot and 2 advisories front pads and rear sway bar bushes not bad for an 18 year old car will never part with it

Its a bit of a dad car- which is why I love it - oh and cosplaying Nordic Cool.

I still have my 2002 v70 nearly 300.000 one breakdown . Love it

I've never driven one of these things, but the first thing I thought regarding the sat/nav screen being tilted is maybe to avoid glare?

Lovely cars these are! Nice review

I did own a xc90 6 cylinder motor and it was the most expensive car on fuel. I was so glad to get rid of it. Cheers Ray from Australia 😊

I have herd that land rover discovery sport and the newer range rover's 2013-2022 Have A Very Poor Reputation For Reliability making it not very reliable but the land rover freelander 2 2006-2014 is very reliable. ❤

All the Volvo’s in my family are pre 99, love them.

crack it into manual at 2nd and 3rd and put your foot down, pretty sure you will like the kick and the roar of that 5cylinder is sooo good.

Hi Lucy maybe a shorter skirt next time

I owned a p3 V70 3.2 inline 6 best car I ever owned I even ploughed it straight through a Kia Sportage at 55mph when the kia driver decided not to look before pulling out at a junction, the strength difference between the volvo and kia was unbelievable, I actually cracked the block open on the Kia and believe it or not the volvo drove onto the recovery truck. I bought an bmw 3 series to replace it obvious mistake I'm regretting it

Would rather a volvo over a BMW.

@richardharrold9736

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn't!

@missuscam

6 ай бұрын

@@richardharrold9736 that's your opinion I'd have reliability than status appeal of bmw

@richardharrold9736

6 ай бұрын

@@missuscam Volvos are no more reliable than BMWs, though. And I don't give a toss about badge status, I just care about how a car drives.

Min 7 ... horizontal display angle seems to be for cars equipped with steering wheel on left side😊 Nice video and very nice moderation too, greetings from Germany ~

Lucy, you're still relatively young, the love for a Volvo will come with age. A great review

@2010SmartFortwo

4 ай бұрын

I’m 19 and I am looking at getting a 2012 C70😂 My parents have a V40 and XC60 and we love them

@animal355

4 ай бұрын

@@2010SmartFortwo Lucy as also seen the benefits of the classic Volvo, just like yourself. Lucy as posted another video recently addressing the change of heart towards the idea of a Volvo.

@2010SmartFortwo

4 ай бұрын

@@animal355 yes I saw that. We also have 2 smart cars and we love them too but I want a 4 seater convertible so what better car than a C70 haha

@valskraacapo720

Ай бұрын

I'm 18 and got a Volvo V70 2006 And i LOVE IT !

@animal355

Ай бұрын

@@valskraacapo720 that’s awesome, but could I ask a cheeky question, what’s your insurance like for an 18 year old. I only ask our son is 19 and would love a Volvo

sorry dear you are talking boo much and probably you have'nt had any long experience in driving volvo cars , i am driving volvo for over 22 years and telling you they are much more rail able than the all German cars i was driving before ,it goes without saying that thgey are much cheaper in cost and maintenance volvo area very good cars and much fan to drive then the the Germans cars .

I got a v70 gen 2 and i love it ,

Cute chick ‘experiences it for the first time’. Radical

Nice review! You look very nice, nice boots also 🥰

have a 2004 d5 v70 that has been remapped, if you want a tank and have no desire to impress anyone. get one. strong cars. it is the new volvo 240 in Norway. very stylish with all the extra trim you can fit on it.

Im curious if the awd T6 is more appealing now.. But you've almost killed it for me.. Thanks for the honest review.

I loved every Volvo I drove. However, if you are looking for excitement, you should definitely go for a petrol. Five cylinder, if possible. I owned a 210 PS S60 T5 for ten years and it was just so great. Swapping it for a diesel later, well… it was, OK, but nothing more than that.

If that turning circle is big, you should try the previous model of V70 (mk2) 😅

Volvo very rare go wrong ..not like Range Rover . which I wouldn’t go out the county

And yes they are most comfortable!!!

The accessory belt on my 2016 XC60 D5 snapped yesterday and somehow got inside the timing belt cover. Resulting in total engine failure. 👍🏻

@mursupappi4592

6 ай бұрын

Did you forget to replace it or did it break before promised?

@alexandercarlsson

6 ай бұрын

@@mursupappi4592 Both timing belt and accesory belts replaced 50'000km ago. Car is very well maintained only with original Volvo Parts..

Obviously it's different what exites people when it comes to cars. There's a loving tone in the voice, when talking about BMW's and Range Rovers. I get it. However, for me it's different things that gives me a warming feeling. Personally I like Lexus. Comfy and reliable, and you only see the dealership for regular maintenance. Another thrilling feature is, when you press the startbutton you know you'll get to your destination - and back 😃

Hi Lucy, I have a 07 Mercedes S500L 5.5, if you fancy a review. Yes it’s 400bhp. Jack from Number 27 shot it on his channel this week. His angel is the background, not my car specific. It’s on a private plate, but could put the original for perspective. Class without the cash. I’m in Essex, if that helps. Merry Christmas Regards Paul

The turning circle is actually one of the very best for the length of car with front wheel drive. You need to turn the steering more 😉

Try an Elegance or L&K spec level Skoda Superb estate from 2011ish if you want to see the standard for estate cars the V70 is falling significantly short of for a lot less money. The really scary thing is the 170 bhp 2 litre diesel TDI with one turbo and a couple of hundred quid software remap makes the same power as the 2.5 twin turbo D5 diesel while still being more reliable.

The center navi screen has a remote. Since the driver is not allowed to give the system any inputs while in motion (it even says so on the screen while its "ressurecting" as she puts it), the whole idea is for someone else in the car to do it. Its no different from any other car manufacturer. Also depending on what boxes are ticked the screen also doubles as a TV screen and obviosly that shouldnt be directed towards the driver.

@RickyM

5 ай бұрын

I think they have steering wheel controls but in a weird place on the back. At least the p2 models had that.

They do make a V70R if you are looking for more excitement. You chose an automatic diesel version. LOL. I had a V50 T5 AWD manual that was modded for track days and I loved it. Just traded it for another moto and bought myself an XC40 T5 Rdesign and it is great as well. Volvo life!