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Our comprehensive Volvo Reviews are produced by an experienced mixed sex team of reviewers. We drive and road test every car we review, looking at a number of points to give an overall opinion on how easy the car is to live with and how the average consumer would fair behind the wheel. Using our scoring system, a rating of over 60% is a recommendation that the car should be on your short list.
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Volvo Reviews with Road Tests

Sunday 6th July 2008
Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70 Review
It is hard to believe that the XC70 has been around since 1997. Its launch was said to mark the arrival of a new car segment, one that combined a luxury estate with the off-road capabilities of an SUV. The new XC70 remains true to the original format but has evolved somewhat over the years to become sleeker and less tank-like. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Mar 2008

Volvo XC90 Review
The Volvo XC90 was first introduced to the UK in 2003 and when we first tested one in 2004, we were highly impressed. Since our last in 2004 there have been quite a number of nips and tucks. For our second outing we tested the XC90 D5 SE Sport to see if Volvo's offering can still compete within the ever competitive world of premium SUV's which now includes stiff competition from Audi's Q7 and the new BMW X5. the full review
Reviewed on: 30th Sep 2007
Volvo XC90 Review

Volvo XC90 Review


Volvo C70 on Test

Volvo C70 on Test

Volvo C70 Review
The all new Volvo C70 was introduced to the UK in the summer of 2006 and has proved so popular that we are now on the second generation C70 model. the full review
Reviewed on: 15th Aug 2007

Volvo C30 Review
Marking Volvo’s entry into a new market sector, the new C30 SportsCoupe is the same but different. the full review
Reviewed on: 13th Feb 2007
Volvo C30

Volvo C30


Volvo C70

Volvo C70

Volvo C70 Review
Volvos are generally considered to be a safe bet. Solidly built but in years gone by they had a tendency to be slab-sided and tank-like. the full review
Reviewed on: 4th Oct 2006

Volvo S40 Review
The new Volvo S40 made its UK debut in March 2004 replacing the outgoing V40 model. Designed as a 'compact, premium four-door saloon' the new S40 is marketed at the younger customer who demands a 'premium four-door saloon with style, comfort and refinement. the full review
Reviewed on: 14th May 2006
Volvo S40 Front

Volvo S40 Front


Volvo V50 T5 SE

Volvo V50 T5 SE

Volvo V50 Sportswagon Review
The Volvo V50 Sportswagon made its UK debut in April 2004 replacing the outgoing V40, joining Volvo's 'V' Range which also includes the V70, the 'V' represents versatility. Designed as a Sportswagon for the modern era Volvo's design director, Henrik Otto describes the V50 as 'solid, sporty, urban, dynamic - this is a go-ahead car for someone who lives an active life'. the full review
Reviewed on: 15th Mar 2006

Volvo S60 Review
The Volvo S60 was launched in the UK in October 2000 at the Birmingham Motor Show. It was an immediate success and in 2003 the UK was the second largest market for the S60 and over 57 per cent of those sales were the ‘D5’ turbo diesel. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Jan 2005
Volvo S60 R

Volvo S60 R


Volvo XC90 T6 SE

Volvo XC90 T6 SE

Volvo XC90 Review
The long awaited Volvo XC90 was launched in the UK in January 2003 and is Volvo's first entry into the SUV market. the full review
Reviewed on: 2nd Oct 2004

Volvo S60 Review
It seems difficult to believe in this world of ever changing models and facelifts that the Volvo S60 made its UK debut in October 2000 at the Birmingham Motor Show. the full review
Reviewed on: 4th Jan 2004
Volvo S60 T5 SE

Volvo S60 T5 SE



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