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Volvo S60 - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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I took my girlfriend’s Dad, who owns a Saab and loves gadgets, out in the sophisticated and stylish Volvo S60. I invited him to talk to the Sat Nav, and programme a route. The Sat Nav couldn’t understand his gentle Northern tones. (It ... Volvo S60

Volvo S60 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Volvo S60 was new… (Mar 19 2001)   THE square edged days of shoebox style were finally consigned to the history books and used car sites with the arrival of Volvo’s S60. It put the final touch to a line-up... Volvo S60 Review

Strong performance from big Volvo - Car Review (2011 Mar)
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VOLVO'S S60 is a big saloon right up there with other executives from the likes of Audi in most ways, but offering better value second-hand.It marked a change for the company, separating saloon and estate models. The estate became the V70 – a model i... Strong performance from big Volvo

Volvo S60 2.4 D5 Sport - Car Review (2006 Apr)
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IN all walks of life, the shape of things to come maintains an ever-changing pattern and the motorworld is no exception.For example, in my younger days, I was introduced to the then so-called "razor-edged look" in a neighbour's transport of delight, ... Volvo S60 2.4 D5 Sport

Volvo targets BMW with new S60 - Car Review (2010 May)
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VOLVO is to battle BMW with a new executive saloon that’s a credible alternative to the benchmark 3 Series. Featuring a class leading pedestrian detection system among an armoury of safety devices, the latest Volvo S60 is as smart as it’s sophisticat... Volvo targets BMW with new S60

Volvo S60 T5 Sport - Car Review (2005 Apr)
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THE sexy yet understated style, knockout punch and opulent interior makes the model stand out from the crowd. It's a sports saloon with serious street cred - and we're not talking Audi, BMW or Mercedes.The latter trio may be the popular choice among ... Volvo S60 T5 Sport

Volvo S60 SE Bifuel LPG - Car Review (2002 Oct)
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IF THE government was really concerned with our well-being it would double or treble taxes on tobacco and alcohol and even food, now that obesity is such a big killer.But it won't. That would kill the goose that lays the golden egg.But I have a feeli... Volvo S60 SE Bifuel LPG

Volvo S60 2.4 D5 - Car Review (2003 Nov)
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YOU park the car and walk into the supermarket. An hour later you return laden with provisions for the week and what do you find?Some little Herbert has dented the door panels and driven off without leaving a name or insurance details (if indeed any ... Volvo S60 2.4 D5

Volvo S60 D5 Sport - Car Review (2006 Jan)
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VOLVO cars just seem to get better and better and this one scores top marks in lots of areas but particularly for its seats.They are, by a distance, the most comfortable I have sat on over the past 12 months and are sheer luxury to sink into.But then... Volvo S60 D5 Sport

Volvo S60 R - Car Review (2004 May)
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YOU could be forgiven for thinking that Audi has got things pretty well sewn-up in the rapid four wheel drive car sector, but there is an alternative.Whilst powerful 4WD Audis have an awesome reputation, Volvo is aiming to give them a good run for th... Volvo S60 R

Volvo S60 2.5T SE - Car Review (2003 Jun)
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BACK in the autumn of the Year 2000, Volvo finally consigned its image as the maker of boxlike, sharp-edged vehicles to history with the creation of the S60.Determined to show that Mercedes-Benz and BMW would no longer have things all their own in th... Volvo S60 2.5T SE

Volvo S60 D5 SE - Car Review (2005 Jan)
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IT'S a private party with admission by invitation only. The compact sports saloon sector is pretty well sewn up by BMW with its 3-Series, Audi and the A4 and fellow Teuton Mercedes which boasts the C-Class.Like all popular gatherings, there are those... Volvo S60 D5 SE

Volvo V60 D2 R-Design DRIVe Premium - Car Review (2012 Feb)
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VOLVO was making fashionable estate cars way back when - before most people had even thought about the possibility of making load luggers trendy.And though the brand has had something of an association with buyers in the 'older' age bracket in the in... Volvo V60 D2 R-Design DRIVe Premium

Volvo V60 T5 R-Design - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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PRECONCEIVED ideas can sometimes be misguided, especially if you think that the latest Volvos are overweight tanks.The fact is that Volvo has evolved into a highly technological and very attractive range of cars and the only thing that has not chang... Volvo V60 T5 R-Design

Volvo V60 T4 SE - Car Review (2011 Mar)
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AS even its top designers have admitted – Volvo estates used to be built to carry fridges.Practical? Definitely. Stylish? Not really.But times change and the latest V60 shows how the Swedes have progressed as it is a sports wagon with coupe-like styl... Volvo V60 T4 SE

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Volvo gets hot with Heico (2010 Sep)
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A HOT version of Volvo’s S60 saloon has been developed by German performance specialists Heico Sportiv.The special edition S60 T6 Design will be available only in left hand drive, cost around £53,000 and production will be restricted to 100 versions... Volvo gets hot with Heico

Sportier looks for Volvo's next saloon (2009 Nov)
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SPORTY styling is set to be the key which will unlock greater showroom success for the next generation of Volvo's S60 family and business saloon.The Swedish firm is set to unveil a dynamic and dramatic fresh appearance for the revised S60 range it wi... Sportier looks for Volvo's next saloon

Volvo S60 to challenge BMW (2010 Apr)
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VOLVO’S rival to the BMW 3 Series will be priced from £23,295 when it goes on sale in the summer. The Volvo S60 will be the first car on the market to feature an optional pedestrian detection system and the entry level model will be powered by a dies... Volvo S60 to challenge BMW

Volvo banks on style with safety (2010 Mar)
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THE emphasis was firmly on safety with style as the latest Volvo S60 made its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The slightly stretched saloon with coupe styling may be sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo but it’s the Swedis... Volvo banks on style with safety

All-seeing new Volvo (2010 Feb)
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TECHNOLOGY that stops a car automatically to avoid collisions will be fitted as standard on the next new model from Volvo.To be unveiled at the Geneva motor show, the Swedish firm's S60 four door coupe features innovative pedestrian detection equipme... All-seeing new Volvo

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