The VOLVO V70 (1999-07) XC70 5DR ESTATE 2.4 D5 185 SE LUX OCEAN RACE GTRON AUTO6 is a spacious, raised-up estate, blending family-car practicality with a more rugged, go-anywhere look. In the UK market it sits between a conventional estate and an SUV, offering useful space without the bulk of many larger 4x4s. Its automatic gearbox and diesel engine suit relaxed longer journeys. mycarcheck.com records are based on a small sample: seven checks covering three different VINs, so they are indicative rather than a market-wide picture. They show an average private-sale valuation of £3,000, recorded mileage of 144,000 and annual use of 5,000 miles. The cars had about 4.7 previous keepers on average. Check its service history and condition carefully. Comfortable, spacious and distinctive, the XC70 suits families, outdoor trips and motorway commuters wanting a rugged estate alternative to premium rivals in its class such as the Audi A6 Allroad.