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Volvo - not made like they used to be - daveyK_UK
Volvos have not been reliable for well over a decade

Lots of problems with various models

The C30 is a real dog out of warranty
Volvo - not made like they used to be - badbusdriver

Despite the fact that both the Alfa Stelvio and the Range Rover Velar survived the same treatment, i think it is a little unfair to criticise the fact that the 2 Volvo's were broken. The 1st one was during a jump, towing a horsebox, and the 2nd one was also jumping, maybe 5 or 6 feet in the air!. Not the kind of treatment the average SUV is going to have to manage?.

Of more concern was the new Alpine, also being driven by Chris Harris, incinerating itself in spectacular fashion!. Though apparently the fault was traced to a fuel leak and modifications have been made to ensure it cannot happen again.

Volvo - not made like they used to be - barney100

I've had several Volvos and the current v70 2.5D has been excellent to 104000 miles. Apart from brakes, tyres and routine servicing it's been fine. I had an xc90 on as a courtesy car when mine was in for body repair after the GPO van redisgned mine. The XC90 was good too but I think it is so many complicated features it would be a worry to own.

Volvo - not made like they used to be - S40 Man

I used to have an S40, that has loads of electric system gremlins. So bad I had to get a dedicated diagnostic tool. It was basically a focus underneath but a lot less reliable . But sure about then now they are part of Geely. S40 and C30 essentialally the same car too.

Volvo - not made like they used to be - bathtub tom

That was less than acceptable treatment for any car. I noticed the Land Rover wasn't subjected to the same. This isn't a car programme, it's a (so called) entertainment one, as are many of these 'celebrity' programmes.

Volvo - not made like they used to be - daveyK_UK

bathtub tom,

you dont need to be so defensive about volvo

When an Alfa Romeo is more reliable and robust, Volvo still clearly has a problem

Volvo - not made like they used to be - skidpan

Personally I do not think Top Gear proves anything other than how amazing it is to be still being made.

A road test abusing 3 cars does not prove reliability. 10 years of normal use proves reliability.

I would place my money on Volvo anyday.