mark chandler
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| posted on 19/7/14 at 10:40 AM |
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Volvo V70 D5 XC
Volvo v70 D5
What's people's thoughts, who has owned them and potential weak points.
I want to move on my v40 which has been a cracking car as I need something without the boot lip, so now looking at v70's as the car if choice
preferably an XC (cross country).
I,m not looking to spend a huge amount, maybe £5,000 and high mileage does not scare me or should it?
Is an XC worth the premium price?
Cheers Mark
[Edited on 19/7/14 by mark chandler]
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daniel mason
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| posted on 19/7/14 at 12:22 PM |
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I have an s60 d5 and it goes really well. Only on 80k with full history! Only downsides are auto gearbox which is l not the best and the dash
electrics which is a common fault. It shows up an srs airbag fault and sometimes the writing goes scrambled in that area! Pm me for more info if you
need as there is a place which sorts the issue for a relatively small fee. I've just left it as it's never bothered me at all
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mark chandler
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| posted on 19/7/14 at 05:49 PM |
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I was tempted so deal done now
2006 V70 D5 SE ,£3750 + my old V40 (worn out)
Plus points
Lovely straight body
Tidy interior
All works
Best ICE I have ever had in a car, pulp sounded awesome.
Bad points
Auto box feels a little harsh, an oil change should sort that out
Wallows, so needs new shocks really
Bought it as it's shiny and has the optional roof spoiler  so no choice then.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 19/7/14 at 07:09 PM |
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I forgot to mention sound system. It's awesome in the s60 but not capable of making pulp sound good!
Gearbox flush uses around £200 of oil I think, but I think mine needs doing too!
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