Volvo V70 estate: practical and tough
Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport car review
What is it?
Volvo’s big estate with big-hearted D5 diesel engine. Current car soon to be replaced by all-new version this September.
What’s hot?
- Diesel engine provides massive low-down pulling power
- Hugely practical cargo area
- Optional two rear-facing seats in boot for an additional £800
- Five-cylinder engine sounds engagingly tuneful
- Top-notch interior build quality
What’s not?
- Engine noisy at start up
- Clutch can be sharp
- Options push up price
Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport details
- P11D value 25,675
- Engine 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel
- CO2 emissions 179g/km
- Power/Torque 185bhp / 400Nm
- Official combined fuel economy 41.5mpg
Business Car Manager verdict
Fabulous engine in practical, no-nonsense estate.
