I had an 05 version from new and took it to 98,000 miles with only one small electrical glitch.

Other than that, great car. The mpg was just getting better and better and by the time I traded it in I was averaging over 50mpg, and I drove it quite hard. Fabulous engine, somewhat harsh ride quality was the only critism. Very well specified car, even the basic S model got loads of bells and whistles.

Can be heavy on front tyres, especially if Pirelli. Change to Michelin HP Primacies for better fuel consumtion, quieter ride and nearly 3 times the number of miles before they wear out.

A really good choice of car that has the added benefit of looking really good.

Good luck!

No, that came later. The S60 was the last "true" Volvo.

I have the use of one of these from time to time (petrol engine) and it makes an interesting comparison with my diesel Superb.

There's no space in these cars - anywhere - for its size. Huge centre console, no rear legroom and poor boot access. Miserable for rear passengers.

The turning circle rivals that of the QE2.

The petrol auto is unspeakably thirsty - but then my Superb is a manual PD diesel.

It's noisier than my diesel.

But it's obviously very well made and wears its miles well. Beware of cambelt tensioners failing before the belt. Volvo's change interval is a tad optimistic and some tensioners don't make it.

Even as a diesel, I wouldn't swap - it's just not an efficient package for its overall size. Probably an excellent car to have a crash in.

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