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Volvo ES90 (2026)
Oct 2025 - International First Drive Review
The Volvo ES90 is a big, smooth, comfortable, electric executive car competing with EVs from Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
The Volvo ES90 is a big, smooth, comfortable, electric executive car competing with EVs from Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
Volvo XC90 T8 (2025)
Aug 2025 - Irish Review
Volvo plugs on (geddit?) with its PHEV XC90 even as the all-electric EX90 goes on sale. Is hybrid power still the superior option?
Volvo plugs on (geddit?) with its PHEV XC90 even as the all-electric EX90 goes on sale. Is hybrid power still the superior option?
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.
New looks, new infotainment, new suspension - the Volvo XC90 goes again for another few years.
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2025)
Sep 2024 - International First Drive Review
The electric, seven-seat Volvo EX90 is finally ready to buy.
The electric, seven-seat Volvo EX90 is finally ready to buy.
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.
Under the all-black detailing of this edition, the Volvo XC60 is as likeable a hybrid SUV as ever.
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.
The Volvo XC40 is now the EX40 but remains the same premium compact electric SUV.
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.
In an SUV-obsessed world, the Volvo V60 estate is an enticing breath of fresh air.
Volvo EX30 Performance (2024)
Nov 2023 - International First Drive Review
Volvo creates a serious performance car out of its electric EX30 crossover.
Volvo creates a serious performance car out of its electric EX30 crossover.
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?
Volvo's newest electric car is its smallest and most affordable. How does it stand up to its rivals?
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin (2024)
May 2023 - International First Drive Review
Updates to the Volvo XC40 extend the range and improve rapid charging.
Updates to the Volvo XC40 extend the range and improve rapid charging.
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.
Entry point to electric Volvo XC40 line-up really does prove that less is more.
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?
Volvo's plug-in XC60 now has more electric range. Is that enough to push it to the top of its class?
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.
The Volvo C40 Recharge matches the performance of the electric XC40 and represents a new era for the Swedish company.
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?
Volvo puts an all-electric model on sale in Ireland. What's the XC40 Recharge 'P8' Twin like?
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?
Can Volvo's latest V60 Cross Country make a more compelling case for itself than a conventional estate or SUV?
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?
There’s a new plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo XC40 SUV on sale. Worth the price of entry?
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?
Volvo's slinky S60 saloon looks hopelessly gorgeous, but will its petrol-only line-up chime with Irish buyers?
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.
The ultimate version of the Volvo XC60 SUV is the T8 hybrid with a sprinkling of Polestar.
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.
A modest facelift for the Volvo XC90, but it’s the mild-hybrid tech that’s important.
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.
When Volvo said it was going ‘all-electric’ by 2020, it didn’t mean pure EVs. Here’s the B4 hybrid diesel.
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?
The plug-in hybrid drivetrain comes to the Volvo V60 estate range. Is it any good?
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.
Radically, the new Volvo S60 saloon will never have a diesel engine. We've driven the T5 petrol version to start with.
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.
Lovely looks, stunning interior... but low-speed ride means R-Design isn’t the V60 of choice.
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.
Volvo gives its gorgeous V60 estate the Cross Country makeover. Yes please.
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.
The Volvo V60 isn't just a rival to premium German cars, but to mid-size SUVs too.
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?
Volvo’s handsome 4WD estate gets the Ocean Race treatment, but is that enough to reel you in?
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.
Future-proofed Volvo is one of the better plug-in hybrids we’ve tried so far.
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.
The Volvo XC40 SUV makes for a wonderful package, but comes with a hefty price tag.
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.
You can't (technically) buy one yet, but the Volvo V60 T6 makes for a very pleasing Q-car.
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.
The new Volvo V60 is probably the most sensible car you can buy, but it comes with a gorgeous veneer of desirability.
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.
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.
Volvo V90 D4
Sep 2017 - Irish Review
The Volvo V90 proves that estates can still trump SUVs.
The Volvo V90 proves that estates can still trump SUVs.
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.
It seems to be the cheaper, the better, when it comes to buying a new Volvo XC60 SUV.
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD
May 2017 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new XC60 SUV takes a different approach.
Volvo's new XC60 SUV takes a different approach.
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.
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.
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.
Volvo's S90 has really thrown the executive car market asunder. The German defaults are no longer the defaults.
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.
Sporty R-Design looks boost the Volvo XC90's visual appeal, if not the ride quality.
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.
Mildly updated Volvo V40 is still a very pleasing car, but it's falling behind talented competition now.
Volvo S90 D5 AWD
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new S90 slots into the premium luxury segment in style.
Volvo's new S90 slots into the premium luxury segment in style.
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.
Even us estate-avoiding Irish love Volvo estates, and you're going to love the gorgeous new V90 reviewed here.
Volvo XC90 D4 FWD
Apr 2016 - Irish Review
The Volvo XC90 gains added appeal thanks to front-wheel drive and a lower price.
The Volvo XC90 gains added appeal thanks to front-wheel drive and a lower price.
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.
In spite of some serious tech, the combination of diesel and electric hybrid just doesn't work.
Volvo XC90
Oct 2015 - Irish Review
We know the new XC90 is good. Very good. But how will it fare with Irish roads?
We know the new XC90 is good. Very good. But how will it fare with Irish roads?
Volvo S60 Cross Country
Aug 2015 - International First Drive Review
Another niche-buster here - the Volvo S60 Cross Country is an off-road saloon.
Another niche-buster here - the Volvo S60 Cross Country is an off-road saloon.
Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design
Mar 2015 - Irish Review
Volvo's popular mid-size SUV gets the latest tech diesel engine.
Volvo's popular mid-size SUV gets the latest tech diesel engine.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mar 2015 - International First Drive Review
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid rivals those a class above.
The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid rivals those a class above.
Volvo XC90
Mar 2015 - International First Drive Review
Volvo's new big SUV, the XC90, is an absolutely stellar piece of kit.
Volvo's new big SUV, the XC90, is an absolutely stellar piece of kit.
Volvo S60
Feb 2015 - Irish Review
Volvo trims back on equipment and price to try and turn the S60 into an Audi A3 competitor.
Volvo trims back on equipment and price to try and turn the S60 into an Audi A3 competitor.
Volvo XC60 R-Design
Dec 2013 - Irish Review
Stiffer suspension and a quicker steering rack; is Volvo trying to muscle into BMW territory?
Stiffer suspension and a quicker steering rack; is Volvo trying to muscle into BMW territory?
Volvo XC60
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
Updates for the 'junior' Volvo SUV of the family make the bigger XC90 almost redundant.
Updates for the 'junior' Volvo SUV of the family make the bigger XC90 almost redundant.
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?
A front-wheel drive Volvo SUV powered by a 306hp petrol engine?! What is this alien creature?
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.
More power than a 320d, but better value than a 316d: Volvo's new D4 model.
Volvo V40 R-Design
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
When frugal meets fast (looking).
When frugal meets fast (looking).
Volvo S80
Sep 2013 - Irish Review
Volvo updates the S80 saloon to keep it fresh.
Volvo updates the S80 saloon to keep it fresh.
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?
Updates and a new look for Volvo's slinky estate, but is it enough to take on the 3 Series and A4?
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?
Aimed squarely at Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, does the Volvo V40 live up to its stunning design?
Volvo V60
Sep 2010 - International First Drive Review
CompleteCar.ie is the first Irish site to drive the stylish new Volvo V60
CompleteCar.ie is the first Irish site to drive the stylish new Volvo V60
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.
Volvo's new S60 retains the company's core values, but adds style and dynamism to the mix. We've driven it.
