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?

[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?!

[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.

[Rosscow]

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

[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!

[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?

[Rosscow]

No, that doesn’t bother me. Once in a blue moon that I take the car into London!

[Rosscow]

Well, dealer has now informed me that the car won't be back with them until Tuesday now!

How it can take a fortnight to 'prep' a less than 3 year old car I don't know....

[Rosscow]

Finally saw the Volvo today, and I'm a bit gutted to be honest.

Near enough every panel is scratched! God knows what the guy did to it.

Internally was lovely, and all the features/gadgets are great. But the outside just looks like it's been driven through a hedge!

Have told the guy I'd need a significant discount and certain things putting right to be interested. Shame.

Haven't heard from him yet.

Not overly impressed with the service considering it had been at their prep centre for 2 1/2 weeks whilst I waited to see it.
Dirty, mud on the inside of the drivers door, etc. Just seemed like the bare minimum had been done.

[Rosscow]

Decided not to press ahead with this purchase, there were just too many things to be sorted and I don't think I'd ever be happy.

Thanks for all of the posts, search continues!