The VOLVO V70 (1999-07) XC70 5DR ESTATE 2.4 D5 185 SE SPORT is a roomy, five-door estate with a tougher, raised-up look than an ordinary family wagon. In the UK market it sits between a conventional estate and a practical soft-roader, offering useful space without the bulk of a large SUV. Mycarcheck.com has recorded nine checks covering seven distinct cars, so its figures are a helpful snapshot rather than a large survey. Checks show an average private-sale value of £3,200, average recorded mileage of 148,000 miles and about 4,000 miles driven annually. The cars had an average of roughly three to four previous keepers. These are observed figures, not a guarantee of a particular example’s condition or price, so check its history and maintenance carefully. Its strong diesel, comfortable cabin and generous load space suit families and touring drivers, while the XC70 offers more rough-road confidence than conventional estate rivals.