Hi there. I am Réhann Coetzee, and I live in South Africa. To be more specifically, in Nelspruit in the province of Mpumalanga. As an avid motorcyclist, I can assure you that this area is driving and riding heaven (Google Maps screenshot attached for a better idea).

I don't quite own a Volvo yet, but I will be driving an XC70 over the weekend to see if I like it. My suspicion is that it won't be going back to the dealership on Monday...

This will be my first Volvo, although I have come close to buying a few through the years. My dad owned a B444 in the 1960s before he met my mom, so the brand has always been close to my heart.

I have always fantasised about owning an 850 R wagon, though

I am looking forward to learning more about this iconic brand from you, the enthusiasts who actually drive them.

Kindest regards!


"Mbombela" is the name of the local authority where I live. The town itself is Nelspruit, which is the Afrikaans for "Nel's creek".