Volvo announced that both their Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 models have been named as “best in class” by CAP and Lex, meaning, that Volvo models should be worth more on the used market than their nearest competitors.

“The residual value forecasts reflect the excellent used car prices the current estates have achieved, together with an increase in value because of the significant step-up in style, driving dynamics, functionality and quality evident in the all-new Volvo V70 and XC70,” says John Wallace, corporate sales and leasing manager of Volvo Car UK, in an interview.

After 60,000 miles both CAP and Lex have predicted that the Volvo V70 D5 SE will be worth 49% (£13,600) of its original OTR price of £27,995—which is way ahead of its contemporaries from the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series.

CAP puts the all-new Volvo XC70 ahead of its rivals with the prediction that it will be worth 49% (£15,100) of its value after three years, while Lex has foreseen a value of 48%.

Volvo will be hosting a series of Freedom events which will take place every weekend all throughout the month of August at various exclusive locations in the country. All interested potential customers will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the all-new Volvo V70 and XC70 for a series of a 30-minute unaccompanied test drives, and to feel the surge of the high-quality Volvo auto parts in action.

The results were of no surprise as these two vehicles, including the Volvo V70 Parts and the Volvo XC70 Parts have continued to increase their level of reliability among car users. –>

Volvo Cars’ leading vehicle is their Volvo S80 saloon, a large sedan boasting a lot of interior space and comfort, and also a good, long boot. It now has become even more appealing as the Swedish automaker decided to shred off its traditional look to give way to a redesigned mould that people would love to be seen riding in.

This model feels solid and it also sports poise and balance even though it doesn’t look as razor-sharp as other sports car model. What was recently tested and reviewed was a an S80 that has front-wheel drive with diesel engine costing $71,950. There are other engine types available such as the 3.2-liter, 175kW six-cylinder and a robust 232kW, 4.4-liter V8 petrol engines. These are, unlike the Volvo S80 reviewed, all-wheel drives and cost $75,950 and $95,950 respectively.

The five-cylinder transverse engine of the diesel is located ahead of the front axle line, which is a recipe for understeer, and which could also be noticed as the load builds up on corners, but still the tires don’t give in.

An engine noise wouldn’t be heard when driving at a steady speed, and even when treading it down the highway. When this was tested, they made it run on Willunga Hill at 100km/h (1800rpm) and it gave out an impressive performance as there was no need to change down a gear in its six-speed sequential automatic.

There are a lot of good things that are worth to be proud of in this redesigned Volvo S80. It has comfortable leather seats and the font seats could be heated during a cold day and with three memory settings.

Its Volvo shocks can be set to sport, or comfortable, or even firmer advanced to keep the body flatter for an ‘advanced’ driving.

Like other modern car models, it has a dual-zone climate control which is a beauty, and demonstrating the Swedish ability to clear the windscreen which is covered in ice in just a minute or two.

The Volvo car parts that are for safety purposes include air bags, stability control, and special head restraints. The rear head restraints fold out of the way with just a click of a button for better visibility. It also has parking sonar that helps as well.

The following specs of the Volvo S80 D5 that was tested are an in-line five-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, delivering power output of 136kW at 4000rpm, having a torque of 400Nm at 2000-2750rpm, its transmission is a six-speed sequential shift automatic with front-wheel drive, its Volvo brakes have ventilated front discs and solid rear discs and also have anti-lock braking system, its fuel consumption is 7.2 liters/100km and the tank could fill up to 70 liters of fuel, and has 17-inch alloy wheels , 225/50 tires. Its price is at $71,950.
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Once again, Volvo repudiated claims that “safety doesn’t sell” with the new S80.

Thanks to its complimentary looks and performance, the Volvo S80 is figuring to be the one of the best European sports sedans in the market.

Clad in a typical, but posh Volvo sheet metal, the S80 is powered by an 8-cylinder, 4.4L engine that reaches 311hp on the rating scale. This is complemented by an all-wheel drive train and an independent suspension that shifts easily from “comfort” to “sport” mode. The standard engine is a 235 horsepower I-6 of 3.2L. It drives the front wheels. Both engines come in six-speed automatic tranny.

The S80 registers an 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.4 seconds – a typical sports coupe time. With the sport setting, the all-wheel drive glues the car to the road in the turns.

Although the major Volvo styling cues are retained and straight lines have been stylishly smoothened, the S80 doesn’t look like the square Volvo of old.

Early efforts at adding non-mandated safety equipment didn’t spur sales the way advocates hoped. Today, safety is taken for granted, yet efforts to go beyond the ordinary are rewarded. Volvo remains committed in providing reliable safety options for its roster of vehicles such as the S80. Included in S80’s slew of Volvo parts is a safety package containing a collision warning system, blind spot alarm, stability control, airbags, and the use of four different grades of steel for crash energy absorption.

Aside from the usual Volvo safety features, the S80 takes safety to another level with three important options. One of exclusive Volvo S80 parts that raises the vehicle’s safety grade significantly is the Blind Sport Information System. A camera signals when a vehicle comes up in a blind spot. An orange warning light flashes in the rear view mirror. Another vital safety component is the adaptive cruise control, which uses a radar sensor to determine if the Volvo is closing too fast on vehicles ahead. It alerts the driver with a sounding buzzer. In addition, the S80 also features a Volvo braking system that automatically applies a highly reliable full brake force when needed.

Another unique S80 safety feature is the Personal Car Communicator. The pocket-sized control communicates with a parked S80. Pressing a button will tell the owner if the car has been unlocked in by an intruder, if the alarm has gone off, or even if there’s someone in the car with the help of the heartbeat-detecting Communicator.

Providing a relieving sight for the driver and passengers are the leather upholstery on nicely bolstered seats, real wood on the dashboard, and high-end audio control, cruise, and radio controls on the steering wheel.

Volvo is not all about high-end safety. It oozes with unbridled performance, comfort, and style. Just look at the S80. –>