Tetleysmooth Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 For the last couple of days, I've been wondering wether to put this up for sale, because it's one of those cars I've really bonded with, but I've been offered another Volvo which I'd be silly to turn down. My P reg V70 2.5 20 valve 170 bhp.MOT until the 11th of June.It's a sort of smoky silver with black leather.It's the cd version.Uses no fluids. Does not overheat - ever.Drives as solid as a rock at speed. It has some not so good bits.Headlamp levellers don't work.Cruise doesn't work. I did replace the column stalk, but that didn't cure it. I haven't investigated further, because it really doesn't bother me.It has the later XLT wheels on it with matching Continental winter contact tyres. The rear tyres look like they've been run under inflated, because there's less tread around the edges than the centre. I bought them like this and have been using them since last October. The original wheels are still available if you prefer those.Slight shimmy when braking, although the previous owner told me it had new front discs and pads just before I bought it.Could do with a belt sooner rather than later. I have a new alternator/power steering belt for it here, just haven't had the time to fit it yet.It failed its last mot on outer cv boots and a useless handbrake. The garage did the cv boots for me and I did the handbrake with new shoes, and I cleaned and greased the expanders. I got it up to mot standard, but it may need further fettling, because it's still not brilliantA stone hit the windscreen a couple of weeks ago. No cracks, but it made a perfectly round mark low down in the A zone. I'm going to contact my insurance to see about getting this sorted.It has a new battery after a FTP at Stansted airport a fortnight or so ago.Sunroof/windows and other toys work ok. It has a fancy aftermarket alarm system. Works well.Load cover fitted. It has a full size steel spare. These photos were taken last August in a very dusty field. The beast really does shine up nice.If no one wants it, I won't be heartbroken, because I'm very much in two minds wether to let it go. And here's just one with the later wheels on: So, there you go. Any questions, just ask, but please bear in mind I work nights, so may take a while answering.Oh, by the way, mileage is a tad north of 166k.Service history lost by previous owner. eddyramrod, Aston Martin, CreepingJesus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 These are ace cars, I'm happy with my 940 at the moment so GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 These are ace cars, I'm happy with my 940 at the moment so GLWTS.They sure are Tickman.Very popular with the old bill.I read somewhere they had more of these 170's than T5's. I can believe that, they're no slouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warninglight Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The 170s feel quite a bit quicker around the doors than the T5, especially in auto form. Much better low down torque, even the 140 auto I had was I reckon faster to 30 than my T5 auto... I really don't think there's been a better car built in the last 20 years, occasional wishbone swaps, rattly tailgates and short range on the remote c/l (and sometimes alarms with a mind of their own) are the only real issues these have. Proper solidly built things, I'd be interested except you're at the opposite corner of the country and I already have the ultimate version of this model so GLWTS! Tetleysmooth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 No one fancy a reliable V70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is a really nice Volvo. Stunned that it hasn't gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Cheers Ken, quite surprised at the lack of interest myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I was going to knock a few quid off of this, just to buy Vince 70's dad's V40, but I can't bring myself to.I still love driving the thing.So, if anyone wants it - and that's looking doubtful now - it's still £450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'm going to say the normal annoying thing of this would be perfect for me in two months time when I will need a Volvo estate/when I will have money/when I duly kill myself after smashing my head against a brick wall until my brains come out of my eye sockets which is what all people like me should do because messers are the scum of the earth. It's even in the colour I like and has the alloys I like But no money no friends/no Volvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 I've had too long to think about this now, so it looks like I'll be keeping it.It's just too nice and reliable to let go really, unless anyone fancies swappage for a Lexus 300/400. Honda Legend or a Hyundai XG30. I won't hold my breath....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 or a white Sierra. Look, I have to try. You know I do lol++++. She's a beauty mate, don't blame you for keeping her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Cheers Ken. Had my time with Sierras in the eighties and nineties mate. However, had it been a 2.9 XR 4x4, maybe we could have had a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If I hadn't been given a goona I'd be interested. Always liked the 170 V70s in the proper box shape. I remember driving them new & thinking they'd last forever, the later ones never felt like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Right, time for a bit of thread resurrection. I've been offered a T5 at the right price, so if anyone's interested, this can go for £400. I've gotta be quick though, the T5 seller wants it gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I live in Rainham, Essex and work in Thurrock, a journey of about 10-15 minutes normally.Last Friday, it took me two and a half hours to get to work, a combination of Bank Holiday traffic and roadworks at Junction 30, M25.The whole area was gridlocked. This V70 didn't miss a beat, the temp needle stayed bang in the centre of the guage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm putting this in for mot tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2pm.I can't see it going down on much, if anything, as I've already had the windscreen chip and rear tyres viewed and ok'd by the mot station I'm going to. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Now with a humungous 13, yes 13 months mot. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'lll try this again - yawn. I've found another T5 that's tickled my fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Tried the aircon in this yesterday. Cold. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyjohn Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Is this still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You probably want a Rover 25gti instead. Far more practical* and easier to collect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyjohn Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I dunno man, gimme the dee-tailz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Swap for goona? (awaits laughter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Swap for goona? (awaits laughter) Laughter duly delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I would sell this if I could find something decent enough to replace it.I've found a couple of T5's and an AWD turbo, but they've either had smoky engines or manual boxes, neither of which are any good to me. Now, if I were brave enough....... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607085661239?search-target=usedcars&make=volvo&page=1&radius=1500&postcode=rm139al&sort=default&onesearchad=used&logcode=p&adPos=8 Thing is, it states in the ad it has 15 inch alloys. I always thought T5's had 16's because they had the bigger 302mm brakes, whereas the rest, like mine had 280mm brakes. Maybe just a typo, but hmmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 T5 wheels are 15s.That's described as pretty much a wound out breaker for £250. I don't think you'd need bravery to get it in great shape and on the road, but you'd need money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 T5 wheels are 15s. Right, ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'm almost certain 16's as I have had a couple of sets over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=7863 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291813872241 12 months mot. Lovely interior. £450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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