Sold Volvo V70. £350. Sold.

[Tetleysmooth]

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 brilliant

A 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.

[Tickman]

These are ace cars, I'm happy with my 940 at the moment so GLWTS.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[warninglight]

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]

No one fancy a reliable V70?

[purplebargeken]

That is a really nice Volvo. Stunned that it hasn't gone. 

[Tetleysmooth]

Cheers Ken, quite surprised at the lack of interest myself.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Partridge]

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

[Tetleysmooth]

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.......

[purplebargeken]

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. 

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Guest Hooli]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

Now with a humungous 13, yes 13 months mot.

[Tetleysmooth]

I'lll try this again - yawn. I've found another T5 that's tickled my fancy.

[Tetleysmooth]

Tried the aircon in this yesterday. Cold.

[filthyjohn]

Is this still for sale?

[Jim Bell]

You probably want a Rover 25gti instead. Far more practical* and easier to collect.

[filthyjohn]

I dunno man, gimme the dee-tailz.

[Guest Hooli]

Swap for goona?

 

 

(awaits laughter)

[Tetleysmooth]

Swap for goona?

 

 

(awaits laughter)

 

Laughter duly delivered.

[Tetleysmooth]

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?

[Jim Bell]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

T5 wheels are 15s.

 

Right, ta.

[Hertz]

I'm almost certain 16's as I have had a couple of sets over the years.

[Tetleysmooth]

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=7863

[Jim Bell]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291813872241

 

 

12 months mot. Lovely interior. £450.