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S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
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What to check for when buying an S60?Views : 214924 Replies : 57Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Remember to turn prologic on though! Soo many people drive around with it on standard sound mode and it's such a shame (the 3Way- Off - Dolby buttons at the top). |
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great post thanks, I'm looking at and hopefully buying a S60 D5 SE tomorrow
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Before getting into modern Volvos check to see if you have any of the following:
Lots of spare cashThe more of the above you have, the easier your Volvo life will be. Of course I am joking... |
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Not far off with the P2 cars
![]() Things I've required so far - (2002 car) -Battery (after alternator failure) £400 -Alternator £350 -Injectors £500 -Drop links £100 -Central Locking motor £110 -Clutch £300 -Slave Cylinder £120 -Dual Mass Flywheel £700 -Aircon Condenser and gas £300 -Engine top mount £80 -Repair to my DIM (Dash clocks and display) £10 so far but still not fixed yet -Intercooler £240 £3210 in the last 18 months !! I may get my money back if I sell it but at least the next owner won't have to change much ![]() I'm not including brakes and tyres and these are just parts costs.. If you can't do all the work yourself then budget for much much more.
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Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.
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Last Online: May 6th, 2011 09:04
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Thats not good , a experiance like that would put me of volvos for good, no excuse on a car thats firmly in the premium sector, no wonder people buy japanese cars |
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Forgot to mention the 3 tensioner pullies and tensioner that I replaced.
Don't want any of the belts to snap on these engines as that would be a write-off.
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Increasingly common as the cars get older. Do a search on DIM (Drivers Information Module) Failure/Repair. Lots of information and various suggestions with varying degrees of sucess.
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Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Semi automatic transmission.
from what i have read on here and from my own experience is, make sure you check this fully. as a new one from Volvo fitted will cost upto £4000. check the colour of the oil should be cherry red, also make sure all electrics work. My amplifier is under drivers seat I think that's what it is. also drivers heated seat don't work and n/s heated mirror don't work. all other electrics have been fine apart from my ignition barrel jamming. |
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