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Volvo XC90 T8 (2025)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
New looks, new infotainment, new suspension - the Volvo XC90 goes again for another few years.
by Matt Robinson
New looks, new infotainment, new suspension - the Volvo XC90 goes again for another few years.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2025)
Sep 2024 - International First Drive Review
The electric, seven-seat Volvo EX90 is finally ready to buy.
by Dave Humphreys
The electric, seven-seat Volvo EX90 is finally ready to buy.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo XC60 T6 Black Edition (2024)
Jul 2024 - Irish Review
Under the all-black detailing of this edition, the Volvo XC60 is as likeable a hybrid SUV as ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Under the all-black detailing of this edition, the Volvo XC60 is as likeable a hybrid SUV as ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range (2024)
Jun 2024 - International First Drive Review
The Volvo XC40 is now the EX40 but remains the same premium compact electric SUV.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo XC40 is now the EX40 but remains the same premium compact electric SUV.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V60 T6 Recharge (2024)
Apr 2024 - Irish Review
In an SUV-obsessed world, the Volvo V60 estate is an enticing breath of fresh air.
by Shane O' Donoghue
In an SUV-obsessed world, the Volvo V60 estate is an enticing breath of fresh air.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo EX30 Performance (2024)
Nov 2023 - International First Drive Review
Volvo creates a serious performance car out of its electric EX30 crossover.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo creates a serious performance car out of its electric EX30 crossover.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo EX30 Extended Range (2024)
Nov 2023 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's newest electric car is its smallest and most affordable. How does it stand up to its rivals?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo's newest electric car is its smallest and most affordable. How does it stand up to its rivals?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin (2024)
May 2023 - International First Drive Review
Updates to the Volvo XC40 extend the range and improve rapid charging.
by Dave Humphreys
Updates to the Volvo XC40 extend the range and improve rapid charging.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo XC40 Recharge single motor (2022)
Oct 2022 - Irish Review
Entry point to electric Volvo XC40 line-up really does prove that less is more.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Entry point to electric Volvo XC40 line-up really does prove that less is more.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo XC60 T6 hybrid (2022)
Apr 2022 - Irish Review
Volvo's plug-in XC60 now has more electric range. Is that enough to push it to the top of its class?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo's plug-in XC60 now has more electric range. Is that enough to push it to the top of its class?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin (2022)
Nov 2021 - International First Drive Review
The Volvo C40 Recharge matches the performance of the electric XC40 and represents a new era for the Swedish company.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo C40 Recharge matches the performance of the electric XC40 and represents a new era for the Swedish company.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin (2021) electric
Sep 2021 - Irish Review
Volvo puts an all-electric model on sale in Ireland. What's the XC40 Recharge 'P8' Twin like?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo puts an all-electric model on sale in Ireland. What's the XC40 Recharge 'P8' Twin like?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 diesel (2020)
Dec 2020 - Irish Review
Can Volvo's latest V60 Cross Country make a more compelling case for itself than a conventional estate or SUV?
by Neil Briscoe
Can Volvo's latest V60 Cross Country make a more compelling case for itself than a conventional estate or SUV?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC40 T5 hybrid (2020)
Apr 2020 - Irish Review
There’s a new plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo XC40 SUV on sale. Worth the price of entry?
by Shane O' Donoghue
There’s a new plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo XC40 SUV on sale. Worth the price of entry?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo S60 T5 R-Design (2019)
Jan 2020 - Irish First Drive Review
Volvo's slinky S60 saloon looks hopelessly gorgeous, but will its petrol-only line-up chime with Irish buyers?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo's slinky S60 saloon looks hopelessly gorgeous, but will its petrol-only line-up chime with Irish buyers?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar hybrid (2019)
Dec 2019 - Irish Review
The ultimate version of the Volvo XC60 SUV is the T8 hybrid with a sprinkling of Polestar.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The ultimate version of the Volvo XC60 SUV is the T8 hybrid with a sprinkling of Polestar.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo XC90 B5 diesel (2019)
Sep 2019 - Irish Review
A modest facelift for the Volvo XC90, but it’s the mild-hybrid tech that’s important.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A modest facelift for the Volvo XC90, but it’s the mild-hybrid tech that’s important.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo XC60 B4 diesel (2019)
Sep 2019 - International First Drive Review
When Volvo said it was going ‘all-electric’ by 2020, it didn’t mean pure EVs. Here’s the B4 hybrid diesel.
by Matt Robinson
When Volvo said it was going ‘all-electric’ by 2020, it didn’t mean pure EVs. Here’s the B4 hybrid diesel.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo V60 T8 AWD hybrid (2019)
Sep 2019 - International First Drive Review
The plug-in hybrid drivetrain comes to the Volvo V60 estate range. Is it any good?
by Matt Robinson
The plug-in hybrid drivetrain comes to the Volvo V60 estate range. Is it any good?
by Matt Robinson
Volvo S60 T5 R-Design (2019)
Apr 2019 - International First Drive Review
Radically, the new Volvo S60 saloon will never have a diesel engine. We've driven the T5 petrol version to start with.
by Matt Robinson
Radically, the new Volvo S60 saloon will never have a diesel engine. We've driven the T5 petrol version to start with.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo V60 R-Design T5 petrol (2019)
Mar 2019 - International First Drive Review
Lovely looks, stunning interior... but low-speed ride means R-Design isn’t the V60 of choice.
by Matt Robinson
Lovely looks, stunning interior... but low-speed ride means R-Design isn’t the V60 of choice.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 diesel (2019)
Mar 2019 - International First Drive Review
Volvo gives its gorgeous V60 estate the Cross Country makeover. Yes please.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo gives its gorgeous V60 estate the Cross Country makeover. Yes please.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo V60 D4
Oct 2018 - Irish Review
The Volvo V60 isn't just a rival to premium German cars, but to mid-size SUVs too.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo V60 isn't just a rival to premium German cars, but to mid-size SUVs too.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V90 Cross Country Ocean Race
Sep 2018 - Irish Review
Volvo’s handsome 4WD estate gets the Ocean Race treatment, but is that enough to reel you in?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo’s handsome 4WD estate gets the Ocean Race treatment, but is that enough to reel you in?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine
Jul 2018 - Irish Review
Future-proofed Volvo is one of the better plug-in hybrids we’ve tried so far.
by Neil Briscoe
Future-proofed Volvo is one of the better plug-in hybrids we’ve tried so far.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design
Jul 2018 - Irish Review
The Volvo XC40 SUV makes for a wonderful package, but comes with a hefty price tag.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo XC40 SUV makes for a wonderful package, but comes with a hefty price tag.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V60 T6 petrol
May 2018 - International First Drive Review
You can't (technically) buy one yet, but the Volvo V60 T6 makes for a very pleasing Q-car.
by Neil Briscoe
You can't (technically) buy one yet, but the Volvo V60 T6 makes for a very pleasing Q-car.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo V60 D4
May 2018 - International First Drive Review
The new Volvo V60 is probably the most sensible car you can buy, but it comes with a gorgeous veneer of desirability.
by Neil Briscoe
The new Volvo V60 is probably the most sensible car you can buy, but it comes with a gorgeous veneer of desirability.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD
Dec 2017 - International First Drive Review
Great looking and nice to drive, it's probably a safe bet that the XC40 crossover will be Volvo's best-selling model in due course.
by Neil Briscoe
Great looking and nice to drive, it's probably a safe bet that the XC40 crossover will be Volvo's best-selling model in due course.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo V90 D4
Sep 2017 - Irish Review
The Volvo V90 proves that estates can still trump SUVs.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo V90 proves that estates can still trump SUVs.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo XC60 D4
Sep 2017 - Irish Review
It seems to be the cheaper, the better, when it comes to buying a new Volvo XC60 SUV.
by Neil Briscoe
It seems to be the cheaper, the better, when it comes to buying a new Volvo XC60 SUV.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD
May 2017 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new XC60 SUV takes a different approach.
by Kyle Fortune
Volvo's new XC60 SUV takes a different approach.
by Kyle Fortune
Volvo V90 Cross Country
Jan 2017 - International First Drive Review
With raised suspension and extra cladding, the Volvo V90 Cross Country becomes a semi-SUV. We take it off the beaten track for our first test drive.
by Dave Humphreys
With raised suspension and extra cladding, the Volvo V90 Cross Country becomes a semi-SUV. We take it off the beaten track for our first test drive.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo S90 D4 Inscription
Nov 2016 - Irish Review
Volvo's S90 has really thrown the executive car market asunder. The German defaults are no longer the defaults.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo's S90 has really thrown the executive car market asunder. The German defaults are no longer the defaults.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD R-Design
Nov 2016 - Irish Review
Sporty R-Design looks boost the Volvo XC90's visual appeal, if not the ride quality.
by Dave Humphreys
Sporty R-Design looks boost the Volvo XC90's visual appeal, if not the ride quality.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V40 D2
Oct 2016 - Irish Review
Mildly updated Volvo V40 is still a very pleasing car, but it's falling behind talented competition now.
by Neil Briscoe
Mildly updated Volvo V40 is still a very pleasing car, but it's falling behind talented competition now.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo S90 D5 AWD
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new S90 slots into the premium luxury segment in style.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo's new S90 slots into the premium luxury segment in style.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V90
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Even us estate-avoiding Irish love Volvo estates, and you're going to love the gorgeous new V90 reviewed here.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Even us estate-avoiding Irish love Volvo estates, and you're going to love the gorgeous new V90 reviewed here.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo XC90 D4 FWD
Apr 2016 - Irish Review
The Volvo XC90 gains added appeal thanks to front-wheel drive and a lower price.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volvo XC90 gains added appeal thanks to front-wheel drive and a lower price.
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo V60 D6 Twin Engine hybrid
Apr 2016 - Irish Review
In spite of some serious tech, the combination of diesel and electric hybrid just doesn't work.
by Neil Briscoe
In spite of some serious tech, the combination of diesel and electric hybrid just doesn't work.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC90
Oct 2015 - Irish Review
We know the new XC90 is good. Very good. But how will it fare with Irish roads?
by Neil Briscoe
We know the new XC90 is good. Very good. But how will it fare with Irish roads?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo S60 Cross Country
Aug 2015 - International First Drive Review
Another niche-buster here - the Volvo S60 Cross Country is an off-road saloon.
by Matt Robinson
Another niche-buster here - the Volvo S60 Cross Country is an off-road saloon.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design
Mar 2015 - Irish Review
Volvo's popular mid-size SUV gets the latest tech diesel engine.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo's popular mid-size SUV gets the latest tech diesel engine.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mar 2015 - International First Drive Review
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid rivals those a class above.
by Neil Briscoe
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid rivals those a class above.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC90
Mar 2015 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new big SUV, the XC90, is an absolutely stellar piece of kit.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo's new big SUV, the XC90, is an absolutely stellar piece of kit.
by Matt Robinson
Volvo S60
Feb 2015 - Irish Review
Volvo trims back on equipment and price to try and turn the S60 into an Audi A3 competitor.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo trims back on equipment and price to try and turn the S60 into an Audi A3 competitor.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo XC60 R-Design
Dec 2013 - Irish Review
Stiffer suspension and a quicker steering rack; is Volvo trying to muscle into BMW territory?
by Paul Healy
Stiffer suspension and a quicker steering rack; is Volvo trying to muscle into BMW territory?
by Paul Healy
Volvo XC60
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
Updates for the 'junior' Volvo SUV of the family make the bigger XC90 almost redundant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Updates for the 'junior' Volvo SUV of the family make the bigger XC90 almost redundant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo XC60 T6
Oct 2013 - International First Drive Review
A front-wheel drive Volvo SUV powered by a 306hp petrol engine?! What is this alien creature?
by Shane O' Donoghue
A front-wheel drive Volvo SUV powered by a 306hp petrol engine?! What is this alien creature?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo V60 D4
Oct 2013 - International First Drive Review
More power than a 320d, but better value than a 316d: Volvo's new D4 model.
by Shane O' Donoghue
More power than a 320d, but better value than a 316d: Volvo's new D4 model.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo V40 R-Design
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
When frugal meets fast (looking).
by Dave Humphreys
When frugal meets fast (looking).
by Dave Humphreys
Volvo S80
Sep 2013 - Irish Review
Volvo updates the S80 saloon to keep it fresh.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo updates the S80 saloon to keep it fresh.
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo V60
Jul 2013 - Irish Review
Updates and a new look for Volvo's slinky estate, but is it enough to take on the 3 Series and A4?
by Neil Briscoe
Updates and a new look for Volvo's slinky estate, but is it enough to take on the 3 Series and A4?
by Neil Briscoe
Volvo V40
Jun 2012 - International First Drive Review
Aimed squarely at Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, does the Volvo V40 live up to its stunning design?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Aimed squarely at Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, does the Volvo V40 live up to its stunning design?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volvo V60
Sep 2010 - International First Drive Review
CompleteCar.ie is the first Irish site to drive the stylish new Volvo V60
by Kyle Fortune
CompleteCar.ie is the first Irish site to drive the stylish new Volvo V60
by Kyle Fortune
Volvo S60
Jun 2010 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new S60 retains the company's core values, but adds style and dynamism to the mix. We've driven it.
by Kyle Fortune
Volvo's new S60 retains the company's core values, but adds style and dynamism to the mix. We've driven it.
by Kyle Fortune