Andy Pringle spent most of his childhood being carted around in a big Volvo, and now he’s been carting his family around in today’s biggest Volvo, the XC90 SUV. So, how good was it is as a family car, and how effective was the plug-in hybrid system in in the real world? They’ve found out in the toughest test: everyday life in South West London. This video tells you our top five likes and dislikes, and how to spec yours if you plan on buying one…

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