‘I’m a mechanic - this indestructible car brand is most reliable on road’

A top motoring mechanic has suggested one iconic car brand is "indestructible" and perhaps the most reliable on the road. The expert described Volvo cars as a “tank”, admitting vehicles produced by the Swedish manufacturer could sustain "large impacts”.

Volvo cars are renowned for their robust design and high safety standards. The manufacturer prides itself on prioritising safety with their vehicles, always scoring highly in Euro NCAP crash tests. Speaking on @MotorBodies YouTube channel, the expert said Volvo was his top selection and among the most reliable models owners could purchase.

Speaking on YouTube, the mechanic said: “I mean there’s one car that is indestructible. I mean it’s not indestructible but it’s built like a tank. Volvo’s; Their cars are the safest to sit in. We had a BMW that collided with a Volvo, even though the BMW's in absolute pieces the Volvo stayed strong.

“They are cars that can sustain large impacts but still stay strong. So remember if you want a reliable car built like a tank, buy a Volvo.”

The popular 2018 Volvo XC40 was handed a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating with an adult occupancy safety score of 97%.

Euro NCAP explained: “The passenger compartment of the XC40 remained stable in the frontal offset test.

“Dummy readings showed good protection of all critical body areas apart from the lower leg of the passenger, protection of which was adequate.

“Volvo showed that good protection would be provided to the knees and femurs of occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.”

The five-door 2017 Volvo XC60 SUV also scored five stars with a 98% adult occupancy safety score. The brand continued to pick up top safety accolades into last year with the Volvo XC90 picking up the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus award.

Meanwhile, the Volvo EX30 was also awarded a five-star rating from Euro NCAP with an adult occupancy score of 88%.

Experts have even praised older Volvo models with the V70 previously admired by American mechanic Scotty Kilner.

He said: “You've got front and rear disc brakes and airbags all over the place - Volvo were one of the biggest innovators in safety.

“They also sold enough of them that parts aren't a big deal these days. I can get parts from these things all over the place."