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I want to buy a used Volvo V70. There are a number for sale with lowish miles that look good but most seem to be imported from Japan. Are Volvos, originally exported to Japan, made to the same standard as those originally exported to the UK?
Asked on 21 May 2021 by Peter Roberts
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Yes, they're made to the same standard and are likely to be in better condition than UK cars as they won't have been subjected to salty UK roads. There are downsides to buying an imported car, though – it might not have the same history as a UK car, and it could cost more to insure. You might find that it's more difficult to sell in the future, too.
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