Most Volvo drivers (at least in this forum) seem to attach great importance to safety, for many even one of the essential reasons for buying. Therefore, I ask you: What do you think of the NCAP test or public crash tests in general? Today, the new test results were presented: 5 stars for E-Class, Vel Satis, Megane and Saab 9-3. What is surprising is the evaluation. The two Renaults got one more point than the E-Class for the frontal crash, the Saab was rated like the Mercedes. But look at the pictures at www.euroncap.com. The E-Class has the most stable passenger cell, the A-pillar practically doesn’t knock off the door frame, the two Renaults are also stable, but not at the level of the Mercedes. On the other hand, the Saab falls enormously. Apparently, a softer passenger cell is even praised by more points!? (the forces are greater with a stable passenger cell). But is an extremely stable passenger cell as with d he E-Class is not more important than slightly lower load values, especially in the event of even more serious accidents? An MB engineer once said in an interview that after years of experience one can get closer to the reality in the internal crash tests and an optimization could result in losses in the ENCAP test. Strangely also: The Laguna and Megane were immediately tested after appearance, the C/E class only months later, do I only imagine something? The new Volvo SUV was all about and not tested.