My first Ovlov
Discussion
smn159 said:
SturdyHSV said:
Well nothing else has fallen off, and after a week of the commute and a trip over to the NEC, the needle is starting to approach the bottom segments and it'll be time to finally fill the tank!
On board 'computer' has done some calculations on the back of its virtual fag packet and thinks it's averaging 53.7mpg currently, which, given part of the commute involves 8 roundabouts through Milton Keynes and the binary throttle inputs that can inspire, isn't too bad.
Obviously it'll probably actually be doing about 45, but I'll be able to find out with some degree of confidence after filling up and running it for a week, what a treat that will be
The OBC on mine over reads the MPG by >20%On board 'computer' has done some calculations on the back of its virtual fag packet and thinks it's averaging 53.7mpg currently, which, given part of the commute involves 8 roundabouts through Milton Keynes and the binary throttle inputs that can inspire, isn't too bad.
Obviously it'll probably actually be doing about 45, but I'll be able to find out with some degree of confidence after filling up and running it for a week, what a treat that will be
smn159 said:
The OBC on mine over reads the MPG by >20%
croakey said:
I average low to mid 50's in mine. I lie to myself and pretend that's a true read out
Excellent It appears Ovlov ownership follows the 5 stages of grief...
I've tried bargaining with the car, offering it many new parts in return for faithful service.
I've left it off the road for months in a bout of depression after the wheel fell apart and the myriad of other broken bits.
There was anger at the thing for failing its MOT with yet more broken parts after we replaced many parts, broke another bit, and then replaced that too.
Now it's time for the period of MPG denial
Maybe one day I'll move to the enlightened stage of acceptance...
As if this thread could be any less exciting of late, went over to a friend's car meet near Amersham last night, followed by a rather steady cruise home. Apparently averaging 65.7mpg at one point, but 2 lanes closed on the M1 meant that dropped a couple by the time I got home.
Most important fact was the joy of seeing 1,060 miles to empty tank having already travelled 66 miles. Naturally this morning I was sat in traffic for 20 minutes on the M1 so it's now expecting about 900 miles to empty, but I got to dream for a little bit!
There's a little bit of a rustle of wind at the top rear of the driver's side window. The rubber seal has deformed slightly so I know what it is, but on the drive home it did make me realise how little wind noise there actually is in the car, on a nicely surfaced piece of tarmac it's very quiet inside.
Starting to warm to the old tank again, closing in on 135,000 miles so time for an oil change soon. Really want to get the wheels refurbed as they're a mess, but they're split rims so I imagine it's going to be expensive!
Most important fact was the joy of seeing 1,060 miles to empty tank having already travelled 66 miles. Naturally this morning I was sat in traffic for 20 minutes on the M1 so it's now expecting about 900 miles to empty, but I got to dream for a little bit!
There's a little bit of a rustle of wind at the top rear of the driver's side window. The rubber seal has deformed slightly so I know what it is, but on the drive home it did make me realise how little wind noise there actually is in the car, on a nicely surfaced piece of tarmac it's very quiet inside.
Starting to warm to the old tank again, closing in on 135,000 miles so time for an oil change soon. Really want to get the wheels refurbed as they're a mess, but they're split rims so I imagine it's going to be expensive!
Is 21 too young an age to buy a Volvo?
I love these things! Must be my mental age of >50.
I saw a V70 D5, MOT failure on eBay the other day for about £400 (at least that's where the bid had reached when I looked) and it didn't need much doing to it to pass. A few LCA bushes as well as rear brake/parking brake efficiency problems and that's about it. But, being a uni student means neither time nor money are not in good supply
ETA; here it is; love the colour! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332177513074?
Also, love the thread. Keep em' coming. As I've said, I love a good Volvo
I love these things! Must be my mental age of >50.I saw a V70 D5, MOT failure on eBay the other day for about £400 (at least that's where the bid had reached when I looked) and it didn't need much doing to it to pass. A few LCA bushes as well as rear brake/parking brake efficiency problems and that's about it. But, being a uni student means neither time nor money are not in good supply
ETA; here it is; love the colour! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332177513074?
Also, love the thread. Keep em' coming. As I've said, I love a good Volvo
Edited by HazzaCrawf on Thursday 13th April 22:06
I have literally just finishing servicing a friends S60. Its now done 235k and its perfect. Not a squeak or a rattle. The only thing it needed past regular service items was the alternator clutch bearing which isnt too bad considering the mileage I think. Its still on the original clutch and flywheel as well.
He isnt getting rid of it anytime soon thats for sure. As he says, what would I replace it with? A debtplan on wheels? No thanks.
He isnt getting rid of it anytime soon thats for sure. As he says, what would I replace it with? A debtplan on wheels? No thanks.
Hmmm, straying a bit from the Volvo camp after seeing a few of these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262927858177 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT.
How much worse could they be than a D5 for fuel? Sound like a lot of fun!
How much worse could they be than a D5 for fuel? Sound like a lot of fun!
carreauchompeur said:
Hmmm, straying a bit from the Volvo camp after seeing a few of these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262927858177 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT.
How much worse could they be than a D5 for fuel? Sound like a lot of fun!
Friend of a friend had one. Got it free from an uncle when he graduated Uni and got his first job up in ABZ. How much worse could they be than a D5 for fuel? Sound like a lot of fun!
Call me biased (I'll accept that) but the build quality wasn't even in the same decade as the Volvo. It also went wrong. Lots.
They are hand me down cheap for a reason I think.
Hainey said:
Get the SE. By far the gentlemans choice.
How very dare you sir, to have opined thusly with such flagrant disregard for the 'Sport' nomenclature applied to my Ovlov.I do bite my thumb sir, and bid you good day
In all seriousness though, what's the difference spec wise?
Dull MPG update, OBC currently reporting 60.2mpg, covered approximately 250 miles with ~ 730 reported as remaining.
Edited by SturdyHSV on Tuesday 18th April 13:38
I've got a really nice looking, high mileage 07 plate one up for sale near me but they don't answer the bloody phone! Really frustrating as the next best option is in Essex, a serious trek away. Just sitting on my hands... anyone sees a nice dark coloured late model up for sale below the two grand mark let me know! Light cow preferred inside.
carreauchompeur said:
I've got a really nice looking, high mileage 07 plate one up for sale near me but they don't answer the bloody phone! Really frustrating as the next best option is in Essex, a serious trek away. Just sitting on my hands... anyone sees a nice dark coloured late model up for sale below the two grand mark let me know! Light cow preferred inside.
I know its not local to you but this is near me. I have no connection with the seller but I've been watching it as im thinking of making him an offer and getting some pocket money out of it.https://www.gumtree.com/p/volvo/volvo-v70-d5-manua...
The cow is Kanye not Eminem but it would detail up well. Any good to you?
kapiteinlangzaam said:
On the facelift, the SE has chrome in the bumper inserts and a few other places.
Alu trim inserts on the interior, plus I *think* different spring rates.
All much of a muchness at the end of the day. Having had a few of these now, id actually buy on general condition rather than a specific spec/trim item.
The local dealer in the village just took in a lovely 2004 XC70 in a dark brown colour, small ish wheels, very understated and in perfect nick. Looks bloody lovely (still). However its >€5k, because Holland.
Ahhh, see I personally don't like the chrome inserts, so that's OK, I'll take my 'Sport' Alu trim inserts on the interior, plus I *think* different spring rates.
All much of a muchness at the end of the day. Having had a few of these now, id actually buy on general condition rather than a specific spec/trim item.
The local dealer in the village just took in a lovely 2004 XC70 in a dark brown colour, small ish wheels, very understated and in perfect nick. Looks bloody lovely (still). However its >€5k, because Holland.
I assume branding the V70 'Sport' is just part of Swedish humour?
Lots of crappy standstill traffic on the commute today means my average is showing as 59.8mpg now. The 'miles to empty tank' is falling, from the heady predictions earlier that would have seen me at 1,120 miles to a tank, I'm now on course for about 950. I imagine I will probably actually see about 800 when it's all said and done.
Such a comfy place to be, and I very much enjoy the sunroof in slow moving traffic
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