C70: New-to-me 2.3 T5 GT convertible

[HTP]

Hello folks - proud new owner of a 2004 Volvo C70 2.3 T5 GT convertible.

Currently, I know very little about the car as I've purchased sight unseen from Copart as a running project to get me and a mate down to Le Mans in June - if anyone else is going, please say Ooh la la!

Very little background on her, but she can't be run in yet on 58k miles, 2 former keepers for 11 and 9 years, has the upgraded dolby surround stereo, and a vintage AA grille badge that sold her to me.

I've noticed in the pics that the roof wasn't completely down or up - I'm hoping this is time pressured staff and not sensor or mechanical faults but once I've taken possession and given her a ruddy good clean and paint touch up, I'll no doubt be on here posting more pics and searching for advice on a jobs list as long as the car.

Cheers,
Ben

[El Padrino]

Welcome to the forum HTP. Car looks great. Hope there's not too much to do get her running again. Looks like an honest car to me.

Good luck.

[ITSv40]

Nice looking car. The roof is open due to a fault - once it gets to that position it would be a very lazy individual to not hold the button for another 10 second to complete the cycle.. Also, it is either a 2.4 low pressure turbo or a 2.3 high pressure. Only the 2.3 is designated a T5 with 240bhp. The 2.4 is 200bhp.

[HTP]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Also, it is either a 2.4 low pressure turbo or a 2.3 high pressure. Only the 2.3 is designated a T5 with 240bhp. The 2.4 is 200bhp.

Thanks bud - My bad typing, it is the 2.3 (2319 cc).

My thoughts on the roof as well. Holding a flame of hope in British laziness, but reading up on other possibilities as precaution.

[HTP]

Post a solid wash, hoover and wipe down, happy to report that my worst expectation was allayed and the roof is working. Hoorah.

Scan with an OBD code reader pulled up a few faults but once cleared only the Alarm and CDM came back. Both attributed to a low battery.

The battery seems a lost cause so will get replaced, along with the 10year old tires. The brake pads that seem to be in competition with Mariah Carey for who can hit the highest note, will also get swapped out.

Biggest contender on my snag list currently is the SC-901 stereo. It requires the Code to unlock, but the one I have (and Volvo has since confirmed as correct for the VIN) doesn't work. I've recorded the Serial# and will pick up with them again next week.

Next up is finding a couple of replacement parts:
- Driver side door lock surrounds is missing
- The under glovebox panel has had the tabs broken off and has been fixed back by a combination of tech screws and silicon. (probably by the same person that butchered the stereo wires during a Parrot Bluetooth install... Grr..).
- The stereo is missing the 3 CD cartridge thingy. Not too bothered as I've ordered a Yatour(?) Bluetooth connector that plugs into the CD changer plug - but would be nice to have the option.

I'll keep an eye out for the above on here and the various auction/fleabay pages - but if you have parts, let me know.

[ITSv40]

Brilliant news regarding the roof

Most of the other things can be sorted quite easily given a little effort and time.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by HTP

Hello folks - proud new owner of a 2004 Volvo C70 2.3 T5 GT convertible.

Currently, I know very little about the car as I've purchased sight unseen from Copart as a running project to get me and a mate down to Le Mans in June - if anyone else is going, please say Ooh la la!

Very little background on her, but she can't be run in yet on 58k miles, 2 former keepers for 11 and 9 years, has the upgraded dolby surround stereo, and a vintage AA grille badge that sold her to me.

I've noticed in the pics that the roof wasn't completely down or up - I'm hoping this is time pressured staff and not sensor or mechanical faults but once I've taken possession and given her a ruddy good clean and paint touch up, I'll no doubt be on here posting more pics and searching for advice on a jobs list as long as the car.

Cheers,
Ben

check the 2 bass speakers behind the rear seat backrest they can blow if the previous owner has had them on full all the time .. so can the door speakers actually with the 4 x 100w rms amplifiers !

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by Clan

check the 2 bass speakers behind the rear seat backrest they can blow if the previous owner has had them on full all the time .. so can the door speakers actually with the 4 x 100w rms amplifiers !

The GT package comes with the SC-901, Dolby Pro-Logic and Dynaudio speakers. The Dynaudio was a very expensive option on non-specced cars, including Mk2 C70. The sound quality is superb but they are fragile and prone to failing if over powered for long periods.

There is a bass a mid unit in each front door, tweeters on the dash. Two large bass units behind the back seat (with kill switch in the centre console) and mid /tweeter in the rear panels, plus centre speaker in the dash. All are susceptible to blowing if the system is run too loud, its rare to find a car of this age with all speakers working.

But when they do.... wow.

[JAB88]

Originally Posted by Tannaton

The GT package comes with the SC-901, Dolby Pro-Logic and Dynaudio speakers. The Dynaudio was a very expensive option on non-specced cars, including Mk2 C70. The sound quality is superb but they are fragile and prone to failing if over powered for long periods.

There is a bass a mid unit in each front door, tweeters on the dash. Two large bass units behind the back seat (with kill switch in the centre console) and mid /tweeter in the rear panels, plus centre speaker in the dash. All are susceptible to blowing if the system is run too loud, its rare to find a car of this age with all speakers working.

But when they do.... wow.

I've had my C70 Mk1 for a short time, no idea if all 4 speakers are working. It sounds good to me.

[HTP]

I've now covered a few hundred miles in the old girl, and now acclimatized to the scuttle shake, I'm absolutely smitten.

Heading off to Le Man's next week I've done quite a bit of work, but still a fair bit to do (don't know why I left the big jobs for the end?!)

Oil Change + Filter
New Coolant Bottle, flush and new coolant
New Power steering bottle and fluid
New tyres
Wheels spray painted
Obligatory Racing Stickers applied

To do:
New Front Discs
New Front Brake Pads
New Lower Control Arms
Wheel tracking and alignment