+1 for a V70
I'd never really considered one before seeing them recommended on here. I bought one with a FSH that was cosmetically 'used' with the expectation that I wouldn't be upset if it me who who would trash it some more.
I've spent about another £500 on parts. New wishbones, timing belt and water pump, an alternator and a couple of sensors.
I've been to France and back in it and a couple of trips from Fife to London and it's been fantastic.
If you can find a local independent Volvo specialist you can go wrong if you don't want to spanner on it yourself.
