Hi

Volvo or Ford = Volvo handsdown everyday of the year, Ford bought Volvo and since then the quality is down and repair bills are up.

I have an 89 745 turbo, its reliable always starts never breaks down, requires very little work and what it does I can do myself, it has NO rust, engine pulls like a train and will leave most modern cars behind and I can still get 25 mpg on average, I can fit my family +45 kg of dog in and still have room left. Sure they can cost money to fix but the Jap cars cost more (I've owned them) and all cars cost money to fix.

If you buy a good one they can last longer than most other makes on the road.

Ali