Volvo V70 - High Mileage 2002-2004
Discussion
Hi,
Looking at purchasing a V70 as a workhorse/family car. Currently have a 2006 RRS but starting up a new business, so I need something that can fit large bulky items in the rear (Building materials, plaster board, doors etc). I also need the car for our UK holiday's, so 800 mile round trips etc.
Decided on the V70. Had a look on the forum on previous posts but the last I saw was from 2014, so thought that I would get updated opinions. I have read some reviews where the cars are bullet proof, and others where they aren't, so thought best to speak to people who have had them.
The budget I suppose is up to £2.5k, although in all honesty I would like to keep the budget much lower than this.
Any advise on this model would be greatly appreciated, what to look for, what to avoid etc. .
Thanks
Darren
Looking at purchasing a V70 as a workhorse/family car. Currently have a 2006 RRS but starting up a new business, so I need something that can fit large bulky items in the rear (Building materials, plaster board, doors etc). I also need the car for our UK holiday's, so 800 mile round trips etc.
Decided on the V70. Had a look on the forum on previous posts but the last I saw was from 2014, so thought that I would get updated opinions. I have read some reviews where the cars are bullet proof, and others where they aren't, so thought best to speak to people who have had them.
The budget I suppose is up to £2.5k, although in all honesty I would like to keep the budget much lower than this.
Any advise on this model would be greatly appreciated, what to look for, what to avoid etc. .
Thanks
Darren
I'm looking at the same for the wife.....two smelly often muddy dogs, tip car etc...
I'm trying to do a deal on a 2005 2.5D SE, low owners, sub 90k miles, for £2k.
Some good info here.....but be warned you only read on the internet about the problem/ issues
Edited to add link - ooppps
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=1...
I'm trying to do a deal on a 2005 2.5D SE, low owners, sub 90k miles, for £2k.
Some good info here.....but be warned you only read on the internet about the problem/ issues
Edited to add link - ooppps
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=1...
Perol or Diesel?
I bought a V70 D5 for £1900 last year and I'm still using it as a daily driver
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I changed a couple of suspension parts as they were MOT advisories and I still need to change the in-tank fuel pump at some point (only an issue if I let the fuel level drop too low). Get one that doesn't pulse through the steering on corners if you can.
45-50 mpg though and it's got HUGE boot space. Comfy too.
I bought a V70 D5 for £1900 last year and I'm still using it as a daily driver
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I changed a couple of suspension parts as they were MOT advisories and I still need to change the in-tank fuel pump at some point (only an issue if I let the fuel level drop too low). Get one that doesn't pulse through the steering on corners if you can.
45-50 mpg though and it's got HUGE boot space. Comfy too.
Thanks. Yes, thats the problem with forums, you go on them when you have an issue. I always join a relevant forum when I buy a model of car to educate myself.
Hopefully some experienced owners on here can help point in the right direction
Im unsure as to whether petrol or diesel. Normally I have a high mileage diesel as the engines are better, but from what I have read the V70 petrol engines if serviced regularly are just as good?
Hopefully some experienced owners on here can help point in the right direction
Im unsure as to whether petrol or diesel. Normally I have a high mileage diesel as the engines are better, but from what I have read the V70 petrol engines if serviced regularly are just as good?
Weren't there issues with the electronic throttle module inner pickups wearing away the surface tracks? - can be cleaned or rejigged by software, but never really goes away as it's physical damage. There was a shortage of replacement modules.
Also the driver info module, around the leadless solder changeover, failing and needing heating/resoldering.
The Audi diesels in the Volvos were good units.
If you go for a XC70 then the pre-Haldex (2003ish iirc?) units can fail due to uneven tyre wear giving transmission wind up.
Also the driver info module, around the leadless solder changeover, failing and needing heating/resoldering.
The Audi diesels in the Volvos were good units.
If you go for a XC70 then the pre-Haldex (2003ish iirc?) units can fail due to uneven tyre wear giving transmission wind up.
Just about to press the button on this, low owners, low miles ...currently just having a quick inspection (on a ramp).
Supposedly it has full Volvo service history - not seen it yet, however did a quick MOT look up. Interesting to see how much they chew through shocks...
Vehicle make Volvo Vehicle model V70
Date first used 31 March 2005 Fuel type Diesel Colour Black
MOT history of this vehicle
March 2017
Expiry March 2018
Odometer reading 72,783 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
March 2016
Expiry March 2017
Odometer reading 68,567 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
very slight lump on n/s/r tyre wall.
March 2016 Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 68,567 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
March 2015
March 2016
Odometer reading 63,243 miles
March 2015
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 63,243 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
March 2014
March 2015
Odometer reading 57,825 miles
March 2013
March 2014
Odometer reading 51,614 miles
March 2012
March 2013
Odometer reading 45,450 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
March 2012
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 45,450 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
March 2011
March 2012
Odometer reading 40,666 miles
March 2010
March 2011
Odometer reading 35,929 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
March 2009
March 2010
Odometer reading 29,397 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
March 2008
March 2009
Odometer reading 20,743 miles
Supposedly it has full Volvo service history - not seen it yet, however did a quick MOT look up. Interesting to see how much they chew through shocks...
Vehicle make Volvo Vehicle model V70
Date first used 31 March 2005 Fuel type Diesel Colour Black
MOT history of this vehicle
March 2017
Expiry March 2018
Odometer reading 72,783 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
March 2016
Expiry March 2017
Odometer reading 68,567 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
very slight lump on n/s/r tyre wall.
March 2016 Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 68,567 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
March 2015
March 2016
Odometer reading 63,243 miles
March 2015
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 63,243 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
March 2014
March 2015
Odometer reading 57,825 miles
March 2013
March 2014
Odometer reading 51,614 miles
March 2012
March 2013
Odometer reading 45,450 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
March 2012
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 45,450 miles
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
March 2011
March 2012
Odometer reading 40,666 miles
March 2010
March 2011
Odometer reading 35,929 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
March 2009
March 2010
Odometer reading 29,397 miles
Advisory notice item(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
March 2008
March 2009
Odometer reading 20,743 miles
I wonder what brand shocks they used?
It's got a heavy front end, but afaik the shocks aren't really an issue.
Maybe expensive to replace if you have the self-levellers on the rear, but they shouldn't chew through them on the front - unless the previous owner hammered it over speed bumps.
It's got a heavy front end, but afaik the shocks aren't really an issue.
Maybe expensive to replace if you have the self-levellers on the rear, but they shouldn't chew through them on the front - unless the previous owner hammered it over speed bumps.
cootuk said:
I wonder what brand shocks they used?
It's got a heavy front end, but afaik the shocks aren't really an issue.
Maybe expensive to replace if you have the self-levellers on the rear, but they shouldn't chew through them on the front - unless the previous owner hammered it over speed bumps.
south Manchester/central car - lots of potholes plus speed bumpsIt's got a heavy front end, but afaik the shocks aren't really an issue.
Maybe expensive to replace if you have the self-levellers on the rear, but they shouldn't chew through them on the front - unless the previous owner hammered it over speed bumps.
low miles (and scuffs on most corners) suggests school run car
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