Advice on an 06 V70 with the 2.4 Petrol
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Mr.Nobody said:
I may walk away if they don’t get the MOT done. They said they would try. I will give them till the end of the week. Trouble is finding one. As people seem to want a premium for them I’ve only got around £2000 to £2500 to spend.
You've come asking for advice. We've all told you to walk away. Why ask advice if you're going to ignore it?Mr.Nobody said:
sjc said:
Must it be a V70?
I know of a couple of Estates that might be a far better proposition for your budget.
Doesn’t have to be a V70. It’s for a family member for work. They just like them.I know of a couple of Estates that might be a far better proposition for your budget.
He hasn't ignored it. He's said that they are rare in his budget. He has said he may walk away if they don't MOT it.
In all likelihood the car will fail, and expensively. The vendor knows this and is trying his luck.
The buyer is looking for a difficult car to find, and understandably doesn't want to just give up on this one. Although, I'd be very very wary of this one.
In all likelihood the car will fail, and expensively. The vendor knows this and is trying his luck.
The buyer is looking for a difficult car to find, and understandably doesn't want to just give up on this one. Although, I'd be very very wary of this one.
Mr.Nobody said:
1979Andrew said:
Id walk away and look for another one
Because of the rust? They are hard to find and people want a premium for them.People have a weird rose tinted view of V70s. They are ongoing money draining tools.
Based on owning several V70's of that era... yes I agree that corrosion can be an issue given its age however it's not to be expecoected. They're generally rather rot resistant however this Volvo rose tinted b
ks that they don't rot is exactly that. Bad, neglected ones rot and I'd echo what's been said... a P2 V70 that needs welding isn't a good one, there will be cars out there without rot so I'd strongly advise finding one. The sills and strut towers are the key areas and can see a V70 headed for scrap if they're going here.
£2500 is not a meagre budget for a V70 even in current climates and yes, finding a specific one may take patience or a bit of travelling but to get a good one, it'd be prudent to do that. They're not as solid as people think... get one that's tired, neglected and in need of a big spend is a brutal proposition and there's plenty of those given many are run as sheds / on a budget of 47p a year. Equally an average one could chip away at the budget month on month as things wear with age hence I'd check, check and double check before handing over cash and be realistic that like any car, it'll need love and attention.
Buying a tired, baggy one is fine if it's a total shed put base and almost disposable but to buy one at a couple of grand that you hope to run for a few years but that has corrosion issues highlighted, you're a braver man than me as that reeks of a poor example... even if it's shiny on the outside and the spec you desire. Given the faff with the seller and MOT already, I'd be taking that one off the table but it's your money, your choice at the end of the day but you were warned! Tread carefully, they bite.
ks that they don't rot is exactly that. Bad, neglected ones rot and I'd echo what's been said... a P2 V70 that needs welding isn't a good one, there will be cars out there without rot so I'd strongly advise finding one. The sills and strut towers are the key areas and can see a V70 headed for scrap if they're going here.£2500 is not a meagre budget for a V70 even in current climates and yes, finding a specific one may take patience or a bit of travelling but to get a good one, it'd be prudent to do that. They're not as solid as people think... get one that's tired, neglected and in need of a big spend is a brutal proposition and there's plenty of those given many are run as sheds / on a budget of 47p a year. Equally an average one could chip away at the budget month on month as things wear with age hence I'd check, check and double check before handing over cash and be realistic that like any car, it'll need love and attention.
Buying a tired, baggy one is fine if it's a total shed put base and almost disposable but to buy one at a couple of grand that you hope to run for a few years but that has corrosion issues highlighted, you're a braver man than me as that reeks of a poor example... even if it's shiny on the outside and the spec you desire. Given the faff with the seller and MOT already, I'd be taking that one off the table but it's your money, your choice at the end of the day but you were warned! Tread carefully, they bite.
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Mr.Nobody said:
1979Andrew said:
Id walk away and look for another one
Because of the rust? They are hard to find and people want a premium for them.People have a weird rose tinted view of V70s. They are ongoing money draining tools.
They are no different to any other car of that age - find a good one and it’ll be a peach, but there are obviously neglected examples out there too.
Do you live near Birmingham? What about this 2.4 petrol V70
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022042048...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022042048...
Both look ok. Obviously check the mot history on line as that will give you a good insight.
Have you considered a manual. Volvo autos of that vintage are not known for being bombproof. A manual could be a safer long term car. Failing that, you’ll be needing a good 30 minute test drive to get the box warmed up and make sure the changes are smooth, no banging into gear or flaring.
Have you considered a manual. Volvo autos of that vintage are not known for being bombproof. A manual could be a safer long term car. Failing that, you’ll be needing a good 30 minute test drive to get the box warmed up and make sure the changes are smooth, no banging into gear or flaring.
Tyre Smoke said:
My auto has 280k on it. 
Nicely done! Out of internet have you done any preventative work on the box like a fluid change? OP, might be worth a read
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Edited by wiliferus on Wednesday 11th May 22:08
Tyre Smoke said:
Never had a fluid change. The whole car has only ever had routine maintenance.
I'm a bit reluctant to do anything to it now in case it causes a fail!
Needs a service though, the service light has been on for the last 300 miles or so.
Likewise. Light came on about two weeks ago I'm a bit reluctant to do anything to it now in case it causes a fail!
Needs a service though, the service light has been on for the last 300 miles or so.
I shall treat it to some Shell Helix oil, an air filter and maybe a fuel filter and then crack on. It feels totally dependable. 
I’ve found a local Diesel one which I suspect would be slightly easier to sell:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206086...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206086...
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