really, i did not know that, in england it's a case of merc, bmw or audi and then if u have a volvo it's like ooh ok, theyre not seen as flashy, even though in terms of quality there are top, same in dubai, no one really holds to much regard to volvo. I personaly would very much consider a volvo (had many of them within the familly) but they do not hold their value well compared to the german makes here