Going to look at a 2015 XC70, what to look for!?

[Rosscow]

Hi all,

Hopefully looking at a September 2015 XC70 D5 AWD Auto this weekend. One owner from new, 63,000 miles (lots of motorway - owner was a Doctor that went up and down the country a lot), full Volvo history.

Has good options:

Heated seats
Heated windscreen
Laminated windows
Keyless drive/personal car communicator (?!)
Lane departure warning
Driver alert control
Adaptive cruise
Front park assist
Rear reversing camera
Sensus Connect with Harmon Kardon stereo
18" Leda wheels
Tinted rear windows/boot

What should I look out for?

Edited by Rosscow on Thursday 23 August 12:02

[Rosscow]

Also, does anyone know if this car would come with Nivomat style self levelling rear shocks as standard?

Thanks

[Rosscow]

Well.... I've seen some pics and have put a refundable deposit down and will go and have a look next week once it has been 'prepared.'

Service history:

27/08/15 PDI @ Clive Brook Volvo
24/08/16 1st service @ Paul Rigby Volvo
21/02/17 2nd service @ Clive Brook Volvo
14/02/18 3rd service @ Lipscomb Volvo

Cambelt not due until 10 years or 100,000 miles. Anyone know when gearbox fluids should be changed?

[Teddytalks]

Post some pics so we can see it also

[MYOB]

Is it in Canterbury?

[Rosscow]

Here you go, these are all I’ve had so far, pre valet, etc.

[Rosscow]

MYOB said:

Is it in Canterbury?

Sure is, was it yours?!

[S100HP]

Looks good

[MYOB]

No not mine. Is Michael dealing with you? They don't like negotiating on price but they do look after their customers.

Nice car. I saw it pop up on their website and then I saw your post!

[MYOB]

Check the aux belt has been done. I think they need replacing at 52k. Not completely sure on this.

Transmission fluid is sealed for life but general opinion is get this changed at 100k as it will help.

[Rosscow]

Yep, speaking to Michael.

Will check on the aux belt, thanks!

Seems a good price for the age/spec. Higher mileage has obviously dropped the price a bit, but hopefully it looks good and with regular fluid changes and servicing it’ll be fine.

[MYOB]

The mileage is fine - especially on the D5 even though this is the VEA engine (4 cylinders). It's a great engine. See you on the Volvo forums should the purchase go through.

Good luck with the viewing.

[Rosscow]

That’s interesting - I thought this was the 2.4 litre 5 cylinder?

[MYOB]

Rosscow said:

That’s interesting - I thought this was the 2.4 litre 5 cylinder?

To be honest, there are not many Volvo drivers who is sure what is what regarding cylinders. The VEA engines were introduced at different times across the models.

I have just checked myself and I believe you are indeed correct - I understand the 5 cylinders were available until 2016 for the XC70 AWD. Sorry for any confusion.

It's a great engine - the best I ever had in my previous V70 that I also bought from Michael!

[Rosscow]

No worries!

I thought that was the case but like you say it did take me a while to pin down the exact engine, it can indeed get quite confusing.

Let’s hope it looks good in the flesh!

[Justin S]

Ask them to service the Haldex and gearbox in the price. These dont get serviced even if VW who use Haldex do every 34k ish miles, I believe. They will probably say they dont need doing, but the Haldex pump doesnt like crappy oil.

[xcseventy]

Check all the door locks work (as in lock and unlock) I've had all 4 replaced (under warranty) but its about £250 a door!

Apart from that, enjoy. Love mine.

[ElectricSoup]

It is half way to dead gearbox, if it's an auto. My sister has had three of these, they have ALL shat their gearbox at 130000-140000 miles. The current one is on 137k and it's about to die.

[Rosscow]

ElectricSoup said:

It is half way to dead gearbox, if it's an auto. My sister has had three of these, they have ALL shat their gearbox at 130000-140000 miles. The current one is on 137k and it's about to die.

That’s interesting, do you know if they had ever been serviced?

I know they say they are sealed for life but I think they also say to change transmission fluids at 100k. More often if it’s having a heavy life with towing, etc.

[Rosscow]

xcseventy said:

Check all the door locks work (as in lock and unlock) I've had all 4 replaced (under warranty) but its about £250 a door!

Apart from that, enjoy. Love mine.

Good tip, thanks. Do you have keyless entry?