2002 V70 2.4 SE Petrol – New Owner Seeking Advice

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Hello All

I am new to this forum and have joined the Volvo Owners Club just before posting this

I have found a Jaguar forum very useful since purchasing a 2005 X350 Super V8 some 2 years ago now and am hoping that I can get help and guidance here too as I have just taken delivery today of a 2002 V70 2.4 Petrol SE Estate – 170bhp with Automatic transmission

The car has only 9,278 (yes nine thousand) miles from new which is genuine

Fully stamped service book, serviced annually in May of each year, one family ownership from new

Sadly no detailed invoices to show works/parts fitted at each service

Service book stated cam belt changed in May 2013 at 8,583 miles ie car has done less than 1,000 miles on this belt

How often should the cam/timing belt be replaced ? If every 10 years will be due now ?

Other questions:

Fuel filler cap – can’t open and can’t find button/lever inside and none mentioned in owner’s manual. The car has half a tank, but given mileage history this fuel could be several years old !! I’m guessing the lock is defunct and will need sorting, will likely mean going in through boot side trim ?

Automatic transmission – owner’s manual (p146) refers I think to two possible transmissions ?

1. Automatic: GM: Volvo synthetic transmission oil (oil fulfilling the requirements of Dexron 111G0
2. Automatic: AW 5: Volvo transmission oil part no. 1161540-8. Do not mix with any other oil !

Are these two different gearbox options and if so which do you think my car would be ? I have to say the manual is somewhat lacking in detailed specs.

How often should automatic transmission fluid be changed ? I am minded to do so – are there any filters (or anything else) that should also be changed on the gearbox ?

I have a 2005 Jaguar Super 8 which has a “sealed for life” 6 speed ZF transmission and I had to virtually get the Jaguar agent to change the fluids at gunpoint when I bought the car 2 years ago, since found a Jag specialist in Paisley. I don’t believe anything is “sealed for life” and all fluids must degrade over time

Underseal – my intent is to get car fully Dinotrolled, I also did this with the Jag when I decided I was keeping long term.

Winter tyres – car is shod with 225/45 17” Pirellis – I suspect they are very old, but still have decent tread depth. Winter tyres are essential up here – I am prepared to run year round if there is a good fit for a 17”. Manual suggest winter tyres of 195/65 15” or 205/55 16” or 215/65 16” which would obviously mean a new set of 15/16 “ wheels. Thoughts ?

I would appreciate any other pointers from others’ experience – essential must do’s, things to look out for or check.

I live in Aberdeenshire and would appreciate any recommendations as to any Volvo specialists for this age of car – I am prepared to travel – eg the Jag goes to Paisley which is a round trip for me of c350 miles.

Many thanks in anticipation

James