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Apr 13th, 2024, 22:27 | #1 |
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Potential new v60 owner...
Hi all,
I'm normally lurking over onthe 850/v70 and the p2 v70 forums. But I'm looking for a change for various reasons. Currently got a v70 d5 geartronic, which is great, but showing its age. Needing a few bits sorting. Got my eye on a 62-plate v60, 2lt 5 cylinder R-design. on 110k miles. Manual, Cambelt done and basically immaculate. From a dealer i know and trust for a shade under £6k (v70 exchange for £1500, so 4500) Is there anything I should be particularly looking for on these? THis will be my first venture into "newer" volvos. (240, 360, 740 and v70's I know well!) All seems to work, I've pressed all the buttons etc, drives well. What sort of mpg should I be expecting realistically? DAB retrofit possible? Thanks Ben |
Apr 14th, 2024, 14:19 | #3 |
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Did it not have DAB ? I think the basic sound system has a 5" screen and no satnav, cars with satnav have a larger 7" screen and a few more functions built in.
A software update was available to allow map updates from USB. The updates for Sensus ended in 2020, the most recent maps will be four years out of date now. Use your phone and stream radio if DAB is not fitted. Rear suspension bushes perish, have a good look around the suspension arms and shocks/springs for rust, boost control can go AWOL but you'd have noticed that very easily on the test drive, no boost. Check the rear discs and pads they tend to wear out faster than the front brakes. Great, reliable five cylinder engine.
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Apr 14th, 2024, 16:20 | #4 |
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From what I could tell, no DAB. certainly no button saying DAB on it! But bluetooth, aux and I think USB.
5" screen iirc, no satnav. From what I can tell on it's test history its had new rear arms 15k ago, fronts last year, new pads and discs all round last summer (5K) The only thing I can find no record of - on the potentially large expense side is the DMF, do they fail or get noisy on these? Thanks! Ben |
Apr 14th, 2024, 17:31 | #5 |
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Mine's a 2013 R Design D4. Had it for over 7 years and virtually nothing's gone wrong. Door locks were sorted under warranty - there was a bit of an issue with them in cold weather.
I've had to replace an ABS sensor, a bonnet latch & 1 ebrake motor - easy fix. Regular oil/filter changes + disks/pads/tyres and it's been completely reliable. I will be refreshing front suspension this year due to an advisory at last year's MOT. Nice to drive long distances in - so comfortable! I keep thinking of changing for an XC70 but this one's been so good... |
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Apr 14th, 2024, 17:55 | #6 | |
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AM FM1 FM2 DAB1 DAB2 My car is 2011, still on the original clutch and DMF. The two 5 cylinder diesels I've had have not had any clutch or DMF issues. I'll be overhauling the rear suspension on mine this year, the shock bodies have corrosion around the base, the springs will be replaced at the same time.
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Apr 17th, 2024, 14:47 | #7 |
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I had a 2012 D3 auto which turned in 54mpg on the motorway. I could have seen closer to 60mpg if driving at 65mph. I changed to a 2015 D5 manual and with a heavy right foot, get 49mpg on a long run. I could probably get closer to 60mpg if I tried.
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