Revealed: Volvo's all-new XC70 - Buying and owning

Oddly, XC70s have retained their values at least as well as other V70s, and better than many, and we can't see any reason why this shouldn't continue.

However, it's not nearly as good as the previous-model Audi Allroad TDIs (figures aren't available for the current one yet) and can only at best equal the petrol models. We'd expect this to continue, too.

Nonetheless, as a safe ownership proposition - literally - the XC70 is very good indeed. It's equipped with a broad spectrum of safety equipment, including crumple zones made with different-strength steel to absorb energy during and impact and the same whiplash protection system found in the S80.

It also has dual-compartment side airbags, with two separate chambers for the hips and the chest. There's a two-stage child booster seat, too, which is adjustable for children between 95-140cm in height and 15-36kg in weight.

Buyers can also specify additional, optional equipment including Volvo's blind spot information system, hydraulic brake assist, and adaptive cruise control with collision warning system.