`08`v70 buyers guide

v2brett · Feb 15th, 2013, 22:19

hi fellas im taking my dad to look at a 2008 v70 2.4d (163) which hes wanting to buy, i have quite good car knowledge but im unfamiliar with volvos and im trying to find any common faults or things to look for.
the car is an SE Lux with 127k full volvo history.

is there any major cost expected around this mileage or any areas i should be looking at?

Cheers guys and go easy on me my Ford has a volvo related engine afterall

Brett

ians · Mar 5th, 2013, 23:55

check service history mine was serviced at 127000 and now as 133000 no problems touch wood

Frank B · Mar 6th, 2013, 10:22

My car has only done 71,000, bit I'd check the rear suspension bushes very carefully.

Other things which may be obvious to the more experienced would include cam belt , condition of brake discs, if not serviced by main dealer has correct oil been used, does powered tail gate work properly., do all dash lights go out, stay out. Advise check what tyres cost, may be a shock if its on 17" wheels

I think the V70 D5 is a lovely car but it isn't cheap to run and as it gets older the running costs will more than likely rise

Feb 15th, 2013, 22:19	#1
v2brett Junior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2023 16:16 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: wakefield	`08`v70 buyers guide hi fellas im taking my dad to look at a 2008 v70 2.4d (163) which hes wanting to buy, i have quite good car knowledge but im unfamiliar with volvos and im trying to find any common faults or things to look for. the car is an SE Lux with 127k full volvo history. is there any major cost expected around this mileage or any areas i should be looking at? Cheers guys and go easy on me my Ford has a volvo related engine afterall Brett

Mar 5th, 2013, 23:55	#2
ians Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2023 15:17 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: burnley	check service history mine was serviced at 127000 and now as 133000 no problems touch wood

Mar 6th, 2013, 10:22	#3
Frank B Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2023 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warrington	My car has only done 71,000, bit I'd check the rear suspension bushes very carefully. Other things which may be obvious to the more experienced would include cam belt , condition of brake discs, if not serviced by main dealer has correct oil been used, does powered tail gate work properly., do all dash lights go out, stay out. Advise check what tyres cost, may be a shock if its on 17" wheels I think the V70 D5 is a lovely car but it isn't cheap to run and as it gets older the running costs will more than likely rise

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