V70 2.4 D5 SE Geartronic...
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Hi All,
Long time lurker here, just never signed up until today!
I own a few cars, mostly higher end but want something for a 'runaround' at home! I live in Ayrshire, quite rural but I travel all over the UK with work - so I'm looking for a car that I can kinda drive to the train station and leave, airport, do runs to the tip, weeks shopping or those trips to B&Q.
The V70 2.4 D5 SE has really caught my eye and something I think would fit the bill perfectly.
I have set aside £2,500 for one, found one with 227,000 miles on the clock - 1 owner from new, serviced on the dot every time at a Volvo garage and cambelts done as and when required. Looking at the history - it's always had premium tyres (One thing that makes me think they care).
What should I look for on these? Never owned a Volvo before!
Thanks
Long time lurker here, just never signed up until today!
I own a few cars, mostly higher end but want something for a 'runaround' at home! I live in Ayrshire, quite rural but I travel all over the UK with work - so I'm looking for a car that I can kinda drive to the train station and leave, airport, do runs to the tip, weeks shopping or those trips to B&Q.
The V70 2.4 D5 SE has really caught my eye and something I think would fit the bill perfectly.
I have set aside £2,500 for one, found one with 227,000 miles on the clock - 1 owner from new, serviced on the dot every time at a Volvo garage and cambelts done as and when required. Looking at the history - it's always had premium tyres (One thing that makes me think they care).
What should I look for on these? Never owned a Volvo before!
Thanks
confused_buyer said:
It is usually the gearbox failing which kills high mileage autos. Check it carefully and make sure you get it fully warmed up (the gearbox, not just the engine) which takes 15-20 miles and then check for any slippage on upchanges, erratic behaviour or jolts on downchanges when coming to a standstill.
If it is a 2005 model year or older it will have a 5-speed box, 2006 on a 6-speed. On the 6-speed in particular check it on hard acceleration from about 25-30mph as if they go it is frequently on 4th gear.
Thanks for that, much appreciated!If it is a 2005 model year or older it will have a 5-speed box, 2006 on a 6-speed. On the 6-speed in particular check it on hard acceleration from about 25-30mph as if they go it is frequently on 4th gear.
Hoping to go view it either today or Monday, so I'll ensure I drive it properly for 30 minutes!
What kinda of money would you expect to pay for that?
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