Which luxury car to replace our Volvo V70?

At some point I plan to replace our trusty and excellent 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto. I was thinking about a 2008 or 2009 E-Class estate or the new V70. Is the Mercedes-Benz worth the extra money? Will...

Failed aux belt caused a snapped timing belt - common issue?

Auxiliary belt wrapped round timing belt causing it to snap and in turn causing serious engine damage. Is this a common problem on Volvo V70 D5s (2008 plate, 88,000 on the clock)?

Volvo V70 diesel engine query

Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...

Export knowledge

My sister-in-law is coming to live in the UK next year from Australia and wants to bring her 4-year-old, low mileage Volvo V70 with her. We can sort out shipping, but believe that she may have to pay some...

Is it fair to compare my 2007 Volvo D5's fuel economy against the 2013 model?

I was pleased to get 49.4 mpg real whilst averaging 53mph over 760 miles. The combined "book" figure for my 2007 Volvo D5 manual was shown as 41.5mpg and for model year 2013 is 55.4mpg - a very significant...

What tyres for my Volvo V70?

I see that you are often being asked about alternative tyre sizes and makes for comfort, wear or performance. I am actually quite content with the 245/40ZR18 size Goodyear Eagle F1 currently fitted to...

Can I fit Ford Focus wheels to my Volvo?

I wish to fit winter tyres(205/55/16) for my 2007 Volvo V70 onto used steel rims but steels for Volvo are difficult to source. Can I use wheels from a Ford Focus of similar age as these seem to be readily...

Did you know that you get free European breakdown cover if you have your Volvo serviced at a Volvo dealer?

Did you know that if you have your car serviced at a Volvo dealer, they give you free European breakdown cover irrespective of the age of the car? I have just taken my Volvo estate in to have its 310,000...

Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70

I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was £750. They refused to acknowledge that this an unusual...

Old banger or recent model?

I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most older cars advertised have very high milage,...