Volvo v70, d5 manual, 160k. Ticking time bomb?

[sthodgson]

Hi,

I realise the v70 is capable of high mileage, but would I be mad to trade in a perfectly decent little fabia vrs, from 2004 with 78k, albeit needing some routine maintenance of about 700 quid, for a 2004 v70 d5 manual with 160k on the clock?

I've read if large bills with these cars. 

Cambelt changed at 127k, one owner, full history. 

Reasons for wanting to change: comfort, space, stereo and itching to change car again. Can't explain the last one other than I get tired of cars quite quickly. 

However, we have a smaller Volvo estate in the house so really not an essential purchase.
Cheers,
Sam

[Vince70]

Better the devil you know I would say rather than chopping it in for a leggy Volvo.
But I'm the same and just fancy a change of car from time to time.

[Bluebarge]

What with a failed ecu, blown exhaust valve and new handbrake shoes, my 2004 v70 (petrol) with 85k on the clock has cost me £3.5k in the last 6 months. I'd stick with the vrs.

[sthodgson]

Funnily enough, that's just what my wife said! It could be a costly voyage into the unknown to change, but the unknown is half the fun.

[sthodgson]

Bluebarge, yes that's the sort of bill I've heard of. A bit scared now, which is good!

[Rockatansky]

My '02 D5 has 230k on it and is still going well.

If it was cheap enough I'd personally take the punt, but then I have a Volvo owning disease...