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The Volvo S60 is beautifully built so that you can appreciate its striking looks and pure Scandinavian style. The S60 possesses a five cylinder engine and multi-link chassis to ensure that you receive only the most exhilarating of performance. With attention to detail in every facet of the S60 this is a car for those of discerning taste.

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Number of reviews: 7

Mark Thackeray, Yorkshire

Volvo S60 2004

I have had many cars ranging from £500 -£100k and I have to say - this is the best car I have every owned. I get an easy 50 mpg - if only I knew earlier! I could have saved a small fortune. Not sure about the new 2008 Volvo’s, I am keeping mine for years - done 115k and still sounds like new.

Submitted: 17/10/2008 16:07:36

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Tony Bennett, Cheshire

Volvo S60 D5 SE 2003

I bought this car when I changed jobs that required me to travel up and down motorways. Having owned a BMW 525 (petrol) previously, this was my first exposure to an ’oil burning’ diesel. I have now driven the car over the past 2 years completing over 40,000 miles and can honestly say I have enjoyed every mile! The Volvo eats miles with ease, and easily delivers 48-51 mpg even at 85mph+. Comfort is second to none, with plenty of power and performance for anyone. The previous owner had every extra possible fitted, (sports pack, winter pack, comms pack etc etc) My dilemma now is trying to find a car as comfortable, with equal performance and with as many ’toys’ as a company car, but unfortunately Audi A8’s BMW’s 7 series and Merc ’E’ classes do not make my available list. The mileage at present is 108,000 and in my experience is only just ’broke-in’ as it still drives fantastic! As previous comments have listed, the only down side is the turning circle. (I have 18" alloys") How can this exceptional car only now be worth £4 - 5K? I nearly forgot to mention, the Dolby surround sound hi-fi - my daughter thinks its even better than her iPod and I must agree, the noise is stunning. Having written these comments, I think I’ll keep her... sod the Volkswagen company car option! Tony.

Submitted: 13/08/2008 11:01:36

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Adam Smith, Cheshire

Volvo S60 D5 SE 2003

Lets get the bad point out of the way... the turning circle is large especially with 17 ins wheels. It can be a pain in tight car parks. You reverse into parking slots never drive in. Small town driving in France and Italy can present a challenge. This is a great car; not just good. It sits in the drive with a Brand new Merc C Class and do you know it’s the better car in many ways. It is a true long hauler giving 48mpg when new and now after 74K 53mpg. Drive the motorways at 60 mph and it returns 63mpg - that’s about 1000 miles on a tankful of diesel. (Manual Gearbox of course) The D5 engine is truely powerful with heaps of torque over a flat range. At 80mph there is still bags of acceleration left so the published 0-60 times really don’t do the thing justice. Suspension is softish , the seating like old armchairs and the drivers position as near ideal as I’ve found. Instruments and controls are perfectly positioned although the handbrake takes a little getting used to. I love this car so much that I’m keeping it. It is easily good for another 100k. One thing to watch for is Volvo servicing and parts cost. Volvo now seem to think they’re the prima donna marque even outpricing MB and BMW. Depreciation is high so unlike me , don’t buy new.

Submitted: 14/07/2008 14:50:27

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Steve Price, Yorkshire

Volvo S60 2.4 DSE 2005

My 2nd S60 - great value, fantastic comfort, excellent kit (leather, 6CD and other goodies), brilliant fuel economy @ 51 mpg

Submitted: 09/06/2008 08:57:15

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Jeremy Winter, Buckinghamshire

Volvo S60 S60 R 2000

I bought the S60 R when it first came out in 2003 and it has given me five years of trouble-free motoring. When people think of reliability it is normally the German brands BMW, Audi and Volkswagen that come first to mind but I think that this doing Volvo a disservice, they fully deserve to be mentioned alongside them. The S60 is as comfortable on the motorway as it is in the towns and villages. If you want good fuel economy then you should choose the diesel option. It is surprisingly enjoyable to drive, performance and handling are very good. Interior and exterior show great attention to detail.

Submitted: 01/05/2008 14:46:06

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Ian Thomas, Yorkshire

Volvo S60 S70 1997

Mine is the S70 with 146k on the clock, runs so smooth, safe and goes like the wind this is my 8th Volvo. Wouldn’t have any other!

Submitted: 31/03/2008 10:31:09

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Marie Lawrie, Middlesex

Volvo S60 2.4 D5 2007

Proof that Volvo can produce an attractive car. Excellent, reliable engines and solidly built.

Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:02:36

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Number of reviews: 7

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