30th Aug 2019, 17:24
Probably because the brand has been messed with so thoroughly. First it was bought by Ford, whom then started developing all sorts of weird models with bits and pieces from Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda and Volvo. Many of their smaller models were heavily based on Mazda designs. And now they're owned by some large Chinese company. A friend of mine bought a newer one and under the hood were still Ford parts, parts made in Vietnam, China, Sweden and who knows where else. It's more or less a brand name only.
31st Aug 2019, 17:00
Actually, Mitsubishi and to a lesser extent Renault, had been working with Volvo a few years before Ford got involved.
I've owned a few RWD models, and usually when a part would fail it had "West Germany" labeled on it; that's where most of their buggy relays came from.
5th Sep 2019, 11:22
Knew this response was on the horizon.
No... it has been sent bye bye.
Being aware of my time frame and miles with this POS, I compare with the 92 other vehicles I’ve owned in my 51 years. All that gained age and mileage as well. The 2006 V70R fits the bottom of the heap.
11th Jan 2023, 15:22
Volvo is overrated and overpriced, certainly post year 2000 cars. You might as well get a BMW or Mercedes for the money you are spending on these cars.
Do not get me wrong, Volvo were good, back in the day (1980's/1990's) but not now. Now they are expensive and over complicated. However, you could say that about a lot of modern cars to be fair.
29th Aug 2019, 16:03
I have several European cars and all have failed on me or maybe I failed them, not sure. But when they were running right, they were the best driving cars I have ever had, hands down. Best way to go at them is having a great mechanic or leasing them. But buying them used is a big time gamble and not for the faint of heart. But if you need something that is safe as a tank and drives like a sports car too... European cars are the way to go.