Volvo V70R advice

[c5tto]

Hi
Just joined up to this site,

im looking for a bit of advice on a car i have been offered, that im very tempted to buy, its a 2004 54 Volvo V70r , which looks really nice and has done 95k with service history,

is there anything to look out for in particular, it is coming up alarm service on the dash (is this an expensive fix) apart from that the car seems really nice

and i know it depends on a lot but roughly what sort of price would i expect to pay for the car, it is only mot'd until october so bearing that in mind

Thanks

[rudi dudi]

Great cars I've got one.. Leave well alone unless you've got deep pockets though... Budget a minimium of £ 1000 if anything goes wrong
Eg Shock absorber , headlamp, any control unit etc..
Mines been fairly reliable just a very complex car and most things are dealer jobs .

If your into tinkering with cars on the drive not the best choice.

[c5tto]

Ok thanks, seems a nice car just wondered on price, is £5000 a bit high for a 54 plate with 95k and a short mot?

Thanks

[coughlanc]

'Alarm system service required' message is normally caused by a failed alarm siren unit mounted under one of the front wings. It's actually one of the cheaper fixes. Parts can be had around £130.

[don kalmar union]

You should also add the fragile angle gear into the equation which is a £1500 plus job if it has not already been undertaken.....also the fragility of the block if you are considering raising engine outputs.

Might well be worth your while registering at www.t5d5.org where many hands-on owners of these models hang out.

Best regards, Don.

[Volvov70chick]

Hello guys I'm new here, I am needing some advice I have a V70 petrol 1998. I was given it by my brother I am having a few issues. I have got a slight misfire when driving I have changed spark plugs but still doing it. Also when I am driving with lights on they go completely off and then back on after few seconds. Anyone got any idea what these problems could be. I really like the car so I would like to sort these probs and then i will be happy. Any help is gratefully received.

[Gen_Billy]

Try some injection cleaner - it sorted out my minor misfire.

If its lights going off - replace the alternator which isnt producing charge /battery issues.

[Simmy]

try running the car in total darkness to look for any tracking or shorts on the plug leads have you used genuine volvo plugs or ngk as a second option volvos can be picky with cheap plugs .