The VOLVO V70 (2010-13) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 D3 DPF SS 136 EU5 SE LUX GTRON AUTO6 is a large, comfortable family estate rather than an SUV or city car. In the UK used-car market, it sits among practical, upmarket load-luggers, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a more refined feel than many mainstream rivals. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just three checks, covering three different cars, so this is a small sample rather than a firm picture of the whole model range. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £6,900 and average recorded mileage of 73,000 miles; average annual mileage was 8,000, with about 1.3 previous keepers. That makes this V70 suited to families, commuters and anyone needing carrying room. Its smooth automatic driving, comfortable cabin and style are attractions, while its practical character distinguishes it from estates such as the BMW 3 Series Touring and Audi A4 Avant.