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Originally Posted by Sotosound
Looks nicely cared for apart from the scratches around the glove compartment.
BLIS is a nice feature.
It appears to have Bluetooth and the better of the two normal sound systems.
Also heated seats and parking sensors.
"Why isn't climate control on?" I ask myself.
They also claim to be Volvo specialists, but they only have three Volvos in stock.
Hmmm!
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Actually, climate control is on.
Interestingly, there's another 2010 DRIVe on there with almost 100K less miles on it, and it looks really nice. The price, although officially great because of the low mileage, is massive compared to the one that you're considering, however. Also, it's missing two services, which is slightly worrying.
Your example seems to have a better service history with 12 Volvo dealer stamps, plus it's just been serviced.
It is missing one service stamp (for 2013) but that might actually be human error as the gap is right where a stamp should be.
MOT history looks reasonable, although I'd want to know whether or not the front brake discs and pads have now been replaced.
I can't comment on the durability of the 1.6 diesel, and whether or not 140K is "just run in" or "just running out", but other members probably can.
I would also worry about that clutch, however, unless you're already budgeting for a new one. (You could always ask Squire Furneaux Leatherhead about this.) Other members might also offer more about this. With that mileage, however, it might already have been mainly a motorway car, in which case the clutch might be good for a while longer.
Having looked at Thimble Motors, it looks like a one-man show and a lot will come down to feedback and a personal assessement of Robert.
In more general terms, the V70 is a great motorway car and, unless you're Lewis Hamilton, a V70 DRIVe would make a great motorway car, being solid, comfortable and quiet. The High Performance sound system (if it's working properly - worth a check) isn't too bad, either. The addition of BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) as a feature is also a real bonus.
That's enough from me!