97 Volvo V70 2.5

500tie · Jan 17th, 2016, 18:36

After much thinking and arguing with myself I'm going to test the water and see if anyone is interested in my V70. Long story short I wanted an R but owned a 2.5 10v, so I thought I'd turn mine into a replica and live with it but truth be told I really want an R.

My "Coral Red" V70 was registered in December 1997.

Has current MOT until May 2016

98,000 miles

Cambelt last changed in 2007 about 30,000 miles ago.

I'm an amateur detailer so the interior and paintwork speak for themselves I get a little bit OCD about her to be honest, that being said though there are some unusual marks and dents around the car but then it is 18 years old.

Was last serviced about may time last year by myself and I did a full oil and filter change, air & cabin filter, genuine Volvo plugs, genuine Volvo dizzy and genuine rotor arm.

It's had a new drivers wing mirror on it after a lorry decided he didn't want it on my car anymore. unfortunately it is green as I haven't got round to getting it painted yet.

In the garage there is a genuine R bumper which is silver and so needs painting and fitting, also a brand new unused TC splitter for said bumper.

It's got a full R interior inc the door cards and I must say they are in a fantastic condition with very few marks on any of the seats. Even the heated seats work exactly as they should. It's got genuine Volvo rubber mats fitted and a plastic fitted load liner in the boot.

Full set of Tethys wheels which if I'm honest really need a refurb, however the tyres "Continental sport contact 3" are all in fantastic condition 2 of them are nearly new. 5mm spacers on the rear and the front lock stops have been changed for the C70 ones so there is no rubbing on full lock or from the rear.
I've even got the matching 17" space saver in the boot so should the worst happen it is atleast the right size.

The brakes need changing all round they've not completely had it yet but they're not far from it, I have got a set of 302mm carriers also to go with the car so that upgrade can be carried out when you change the discs and pads.

Full led interior lights, has the electronic climate control, 2 keys and 2 new remote fobs that work perfectly. Later style C70 thicker sports steering wheel, C70 collection model leather handbrake handle it even has the genuine original first aid kit in the boot...not that it would be any use now as its all out of date. The retracting blind works perfectly.

The headlights were new 2 years ago as they failed the MOT so they're in fantastic condition, I've also fitted a mk2 Clio rear wiper so it has a more modern look to it.

I'm sure there is loads more but I cannot for the life of me think so if you're interested just ask away and I'll find the answer out for you, I'm looking for £750.

Now the pictures.

kevvydude · Jan 17th, 2016, 19:18

nice clean car, same as mine, im just having some 2004 c70 bbs split rims refurb,d ,shud be done this week, that,s a cheap car. if i did,nt already have 3 v70 ,s in my drive id buy it in a instant

500tie · Jan 17th, 2016, 20:00

Thanks kevvydude, t be honest I'm in the same boat if I had space to have all the cars I want then it certainly wouldn't be going. Having said that my wife probably wouldn't like me having 3 V70's but sod what she says haha

Mike1967 · Jan 19th, 2016, 08:57

Hi ... could you post up some closer pictures of the alloys , give me a better idea on condition. Runs ok with no warning lights ?

Lexington013 · Jan 19th, 2016, 11:42

Don't imagine this will be around for long. Very reasonably priced for the mileage and condition. Had I not just bought my 1998 one owner 2.5 10 valve I would have travelled to buy this one.

Mike1967 · Jan 19th, 2016, 11:55

Interested ... message me please thanks .

500tie · Jan 19th, 2016, 19:34

Sorry for the late reply Mike but I have just pm'd you

500tie · Jan 30th, 2016, 07:43

Anyone interested in this before I stick it on eBay. The car has actually done 99,500 miles and the cambelt was done in 2008 that'll teach me to check before I post. I'm going to sell the R bumper and front brake carriers seperatly so I'm now looking for around £600 for the car now.

Rich850R · Jan 30th, 2016, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 500tie

Anyone interested in this before I stick it on eBay. The car has actually done 99,500 miles and the cambelt was done in 2008 that'll teach me to check before I post. I'm going to sell the R bumper and front brake carriers seperatly so I'm now looking for around £600 for the car now.

Hello mate how much would you like for the carriers, can sort PayPal details and send money straight away

Btw GLWTS that's a beauty

Regards

Rich

500tie · Jan 30th, 2016, 14:19

Rich850R I've pm'd you mate

Jan 17th, 2016, 18:36	#1
500tie Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon, Wilts	97 Volvo V70 2.5 After much thinking and arguing with myself I'm going to test the water and see if anyone is interested in my V70. Long story short I wanted an R but owned a 2.5 10v, so I thought I'd turn mine into a replica and live with it but truth be told I really want an R. My "Coral Red" V70 was registered in December 1997. Has current MOT until May 2016 98,000 miles Cambelt last changed in 2007 about 30,000 miles ago. I'm an amateur detailer so the interior and paintwork speak for themselves I get a little bit OCD about her to be honest, that being said though there are some unusual marks and dents around the car but then it is 18 years old. Was last serviced about may time last year by myself and I did a full oil and filter change, air & cabin filter, genuine Volvo plugs, genuine Volvo dizzy and genuine rotor arm. It's had a new drivers wing mirror on it after a lorry decided he didn't want it on my car anymore. unfortunately it is green as I haven't got round to getting it painted yet. In the garage there is a genuine R bumper which is silver and so needs painting and fitting, also a brand new unused TC splitter for said bumper. It's got a full R interior inc the door cards and I must say they are in a fantastic condition with very few marks on any of the seats. Even the heated seats work exactly as they should. It's got genuine Volvo rubber mats fitted and a plastic fitted load liner in the boot. Full set of Tethys wheels which if I'm honest really need a refurb, however the tyres "Continental sport contact 3" are all in fantastic condition 2 of them are nearly new. 5mm spacers on the rear and the front lock stops have been changed for the C70 ones so there is no rubbing on full lock or from the rear. I've even got the matching 17" space saver in the boot so should the worst happen it is atleast the right size. The brakes need changing all round they've not completely had it yet but they're not far from it, I have got a set of 302mm carriers also to go with the car so that upgrade can be carried out when you change the discs and pads. Full led interior lights, has the electronic climate control, 2 keys and 2 new remote fobs that work perfectly. Later style C70 thicker sports steering wheel, C70 collection model leather handbrake handle it even has the genuine original first aid kit in the boot...not that it would be any use now as its all out of date. The retracting blind works perfectly. The headlights were new 2 years ago as they failed the MOT so they're in fantastic condition, I've also fitted a mk2 Clio rear wiper so it has a more modern look to it. I'm sure there is loads more but I cannot for the life of me think so if you're interested just ask away and I'll find the answer out for you, I'm looking for £750. Now the pictures. __________________ Sooty... 1997 V70 2.5 10v SE

Jan 17th, 2016, 19:18	#2
kevvydude Premier Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldershot Hampshie	nice clean car, same as mine, im just having some 2004 c70 bbs split rims refurb,d ,shud be done this week, that,s a cheap car. if i did,nt already have 3 v70 ,s in my drive id buy it in a instant __________________ a clean car requires a certain amount of mental illness ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ

Jan 17th, 2016, 20:00	#3
500tie Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon, Wilts	Thanks kevvydude, t be honest I'm in the same boat if I had space to have all the cars I want then it certainly wouldn't be going. Having said that my wife probably wouldn't like me having 3 V70's but sod what she says haha __________________ Sooty... 1997 V70 2.5 10v SE

Jan 19th, 2016, 19:34	#7
500tie Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon, Wilts	Sorry for the late reply Mike but I have just pm'd you __________________ Sooty... 1997 V70 2.5 10v SE

Jan 30th, 2016, 07:43	#8
500tie Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon, Wilts	Anyone interested in this before I stick it on eBay. The car has actually done 99,500 miles and the cambelt was done in 2008 that'll teach me to check before I post. I'm going to sell the R bumper and front brake carriers seperatly so I'm now looking for around £600 for the car now. __________________ Sooty... 1997 V70 2.5 10v SE

Jan 19th, 2016, 08:57	#4
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Hi ... could you post up some closer pictures of the alloys , give me a better idea on condition. Runs ok with no warning lights ?

Jan 19th, 2016, 11:42	#5
Lexington013 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2021 19:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burntisland	Don't imagine this will be around for long. Very reasonably priced for the mileage and condition. Had I not just bought my 1998 one owner 2.5 10 valve I would have travelled to buy this one.

Jan 19th, 2016, 11:55	#6
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Interested ... message me please thanks .

Jan 30th, 2016, 14:19	#10
500tie Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon, Wilts	Rich850R I've pm'd you mate __________________ Sooty... 1997 V70 2.5 10v SE

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