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Expert Ratings

Our unique Expert Rating index aggregates reviews from 25 of the top UK motoring websites to give you the definitive verdict on every new Volvo model

Volvo XC40

Ratings and reviews 85%
The Volvo XC40 has received many good reviews and awards from the UK media, with particular praise for its quality, refinement, styling and safety.
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Volvo XC90

Ratings and reviews 83%
The Volvo XC90 has received universally positive reviews from the UK motoring media and continues to receive awards year after year.
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Volvo V60

Ratings and reviews 80%
The Volvo V60 Cross Country has received consistently good ratings from the UK media, with many reviewers finding it more comfortable than the regular V60.
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Volvo XC60

Ratings and reviews 80%
The Volvo XC60 has received good to very good reviews from the UK media and has won many awards since it was launched, including the 2018 World Car of the Year.
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Volvo V90

Ratings and reviews 77%
The Volvo V90 has received consistently good media reviews and several awards , although it tends to sit in the shadow of its SUV sister, the popular XC90.
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Latest Volvo reviews

We test the latest Volvo models, with a variety of short test drives and comprehensive road tests

Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid test drive

Car reviews
The Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 is a very likeable thing, and it’s clear that refinement was high on the agenda for this plug-in hybrid model.
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Volvo XC90 review

Car reviews
If you want a big SUV that is elegantly handsome, supremely comfortable and able to handle any job with effortless ease, the Volvo XC90 is the best in town.
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Volvo S60 review

Car reviews
The Volvo S60 can’t quite match some rivals for on-the-road dynamics but is a high quality, efficient all-round alternative in a more striking visual package.
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Volvo V60 Cross Country review

Car reviews
The Volvo V60 Cross Country adds extra versatility to an already impressive estate car. Few SUVs will tackle challenging conditions as effectively.
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Volvo S60 test drive

Car reviews
The Volvo S60 is an excellent alternative to current and forthcoming German rivals. It’s well built, beautifully finished and looks good out on the road.

Volvo V60 review

Car reviews
High quality, good practicality, relaxing to drive and a safety package that rivals cannot match. The Volvo V60 is a compelling proposition.

Volvo XC40 review

Car reviews
The Volvo XC40 may be arriving a little late to the premium compact SUV market, but it is going to carve itself a large slice of it.

Volvo S90 review

Car reviews
The Volvo S90 offers quality and technology that is every bit as good as rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Volvo XC60 review

Car reviews
The new Volvo XC60 draws heavily on its larger XC90 sister to produce a car which, while not the most fun in the class, is impressive as a complete package.

Volvo V90 Cross Country review

Car reviews
The Volvo V90 Cross Country is an all-wheel-drive soft-roader variant of the brand's flagship estate, while not losing the stock model's refinement.

Volvo S90 and V90 review

Car reviews
The launch of the S90 and V90 models provides Volvo with a range-topping large trio with which to take on the German premium market big-hitters.

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine review

Car reviews
The plug-in powertrain of the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine is effective, and will be very tempting to company car buyers.

Volvo’s XC90 tested on UK roads

Car reviews
The second-generation Volvo XC90 is a major step forward and Volvo’s best weapon yet in establishing the brand as a true premium manufacturer.

Volvo Drive-E D4 diesel engine review

Car reviews
Volvo has launched a new four-cylinder eco engine range called Drive-E, which will replace all its current powertrains within the next two years

Volvo V40 review

Car reviews
The all-new Volvo V40 has a low price, high spec and class-leading safety. This is definitely one Volvo the Germans should be concerned about.

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