2016 Volvo V70 2.0 D3 150 SE Lux Start-Up and Full Vehicle Tour

*NOTE 1* I've just realised most of the voiceovers that I made weren't appearing in the video. It must've been a mistake during processing. You can find the safety features, wheels/brakes/suspension information, history, engine, exterior features, ICE information, and boot space information under *NOTE 2*.

*NOTE 2* In terms of safety, the V70 gets 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, DSTC, SIPS, WHIPS, Volvo's City Safety system, ABL, an alarm system with immobiliser, and ISOFIX child seat anchor points for the rear seats.

17" 'Pallene' alloy rims are standard on the SE Lux. The rims on this car are wrapped in Michelin Primacy HP 225/50 R17 tyres. The brakes are ventilated discs and solid discs front and rear respectively. The suspension gets MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link setup out back.

The V70 first appeared in 1996 as the estate counterpart to the S70 saloon. Both the S70 and the V70 were essentially facelifted versions of the 850 saloon and the 850 estate respectively. When time came to replace the models in 2000, the S70 became the S60 and the V70 became the estate version of the S60. 7 years later in 2007, the V70 received an all-new model, and this time, the V70 is based on the second generation S80 that was introduced in 2006. The third generation V70 was on sale for 9 years before production eventually ended on the 25th of April 2016. Throughout its lifespan, the third generation V70 received two facelifts, one in 2011 and another in 2013.

This V70 is powered by a 2.0 litre DOHC 16v turbo diesel I4 engine with CRDI. This engine produces 148hp @ 3750rpm and 320Nm of torque between 1750 and 3000rpm. 0-62mph or 0-100km/h is achieved in 9.8 seconds and the top speed is 127mph or 204km/h. The fuel tank measures 70 litres and the CFC for the V70 D3 automatic is 62.8mpg or 4.5l/100km. 118g of CO2 is emitted per km and the V70 is a FWD vehicle.

The third generation V70 was on sale in the UK between September 2007 and earlier this year. When the car was on sale, it was available in a wide variety of engines, transmissions, trim levels and options.

Exterior features of the V70 SE Lux includes automatic auto-levelling adaptive xenon projector headlights, automatic wipers, headlight washer system, LED DRLs, LED rear lights, rear fog lights, rear parking sensors, indicators on the side mirrors, body coloured door handles and side mirrors, silver roof rails, chrome highlights on the front bumper, the rear lights, and the rear hatch, and chrome window trim surrounds.

The V70 SE Lux comes with the Sensus Connect head unit that features a 7" colour display, various media connectivity options, navigation, and the High Performance Sound option with a 4X45W amplifier and 8 speakers.

The V70's boot measures 575 litres with the rear seat backs in place. Fold the rear seat backs down and remove the cargo cover to reveal 1600 litres of space. For longer items, the front passenger seat back can be folded down as well. There is a partition that can be lifted up from the boot floor and on this partition, you can find hooks and a strap to keep items secure. Underneath the boot floor is some storage and under the storage area is the vehicle's tool kit and spare tyre.

*NOTE 3* As the V70 is no longer on sale, there is no current list of variants on sale down below.

*NOTE 4* The V70 is sort of being replaced by both the smaller V60 and the larger all-new V90.

Hello everyone! Today's video will be about the UK-spec 2016 Volvo V70 five door estate with the 2.0 litre D3 turbodiesel engine producing 148hp/150PS paired to a 6-speed automatic in the SE Lux trim.

Enjoy and thank you for watching!

Regards,
alexlovesmac

[JPisalive]

The most in-depth video I've found on the V70. Great work, this is what potential buyers such as myself want to see. Very informative and to the point. Thanks very much 👍

[ChangesOneTim]

V70 is still a good-looking and very comfortable car in 2025. Had a 2009 D5 for years, now drive a 2015 D4.

[terryford-williams]

Thanks for such a good tour of the V70. I have an old 10 year old model and was considering changing model. But having seen this video I am going to seek a 2016 one. It's so, so, good!😀

[mikestech]

Enjoying your vids. I'm buying this volvo when I turn 18. It's unfortunate that in my country you cant even go through the test if your not 18. I heard that in Britain you can do it when your 17

[DustGamezX]

I have a v50 from 2007 as a first car and it's good for a cheap new car but this is my dream future car as a family car.

[Lukasdw]

Interesting fact, the key fob actually has a little slide-out key at the bottom, that you can use in case the battery in the fob dies.

[aidandonaldson]

The only difference between the V70 and the XC70 was that the XC70 was built with a more rugged exterior—meant for going off-road—and with more off-road capabilities; the V70 was built lower to the ground and as a sporty version of the XC70, but with the exact same features as the XC70. So, the XC70 was built with a more rugged exterior with more capabilities, and the V70 was built as a sporty, lower version of the XC70. For all you Volvo fans out there, you might remember when the XC (Cross Country) was a trim on the V70, stated as the V70XC. As of 2005, Volvo decided it would be more efficient to release a complete cross country model of the V70–the XC70. Either way, both models were amazing cars! After all, Volvo is the safest car company in the world. As of current time in 2018, Volvo has released a revised version of the V90, and the V90XC. So, I’m very interested to see where this next generation of cars turns out to be like, as the V90 and V90XC are the complete replacements for the V70 and XC70. I think that Volvo may do the same thing and make the V90XC a separate model, as we’ve seen with the previous models. Who knows, it’s hard to predict.

[marcel]

Can you do a review on microphone wind shields?

[alekseyshumilov]

Hi!
Why didn't you show how drivers armrest becomes the table for rear passengers? Or maybe it doesn't work like this same as on xc70? Can't find the demonstration on this. Can you comment please?
Thank you in advance.

[reinejohansson]

v70 2015 and onwards has the new 8 speed geartronic

[mikeclark]

I have that same model only mines a D4

[Rayk]

What mpg do you get on the motorway ! I'm considering buying one next week 👍

[co_nut_co_nut]

Hai Alex, remember me?i would just like to say that I really like your tours are brilliant and magnificent especially this Volvo, but can you find a 2016 Land Rover or Range Rover while you are still in the UK
Sincerely, Mr_YoloAwesome

[MohammedMohammed-nguk]

Why does the Volvo sound like a diesel car?