The all-new version has just appeared, but VolvoÂ’'s old-shape V70 has still put in a decent performance, with two top 10 finishes. The practicality and comfort ranks are typical Volvo strengths and the V70 is no exception. Yet despite its bulletproof image, the estate hasnÂ’'t got such a glowing reliability review. The majority of buyers have had to put up with some sort of fault over the past three years, with 12 per cent of owners suffering engine trouble and 26 per cent hit by electrical glitches.