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Volvo V70/S70 (1996 - 2000 )

Solidly built saloon and estate with tidy handling. T5s are real flyers, TDIs strong and economical. Owners rate them.

Front tyre wear can be heavy. Estates are practical but don't have the load capacity of previous big Volvo load-carriers.

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Last updated 9 March 2012

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