Time to talk to the experts

[bogart]

Originally Posted by Tannaton

Actually that looks bloody lovely......

One thing that has an alarm bell ringing for me is the mileage. Is quoted as 39K but at MOT in Feb recorded as 45889. Plus there is no photo of the speedo/odometer which most folks show. Have messaged the seller.

[bogart]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

That’s a four cylinder.

Looks lovely, but I’d prefer the five cylinder engine.

Your choice though.

I told you was confusing. Spent yesterday evening watching YouTube videos and trawling the net for reviews. So many conflicting opinions. The D4 is the one to get, There is not much to choose between the D3,D4 and D5 etc etc. Only point most agree on is no to the D2.
Hence picking you guys brains as nothing beats ownership to form an opinion.,

Here is another couple look ok, to me anyway. Mind you details say black so no idea what goes on there?

https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/6-1849797

https://www.motors.co.uk/car-59416633/?i=10&m=sr

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by bogart

I told you was confusing. Spent yesterday evening watching YouTube videos and trawling the net for reviews. So many conflicting opinions. The D4 is the one to get, There is not much to choose between the D3,D4 and D5 etc etc. Only point most agree on is no to the D2.
Hence picking you guys brains as nothing beats ownership to form an opinion.,

If you’re looking on AutoTrader, click on the advert of the car you want to have a look at & then just underneath you’ll see “Specification”, click that & then click on “Performance”. Then you’ll be able to see the number of cylinders the car has. If its a 4 cylinder, that’s the newer VEA engine (four cylinder). The true 5 cylinder ones will say 5 cylinder under “performance”.

Another way to tell is the four cylinder cars are 2.0 litre. The five cylinder are 2.4 litre.

My opinion would be get a five cylinder version. They would be more expensive on fuel & dearer to tax than a four cylinder, but the five cylinder is a proven fantastic engine.

I’m not saying the four cylinder ones aren’t good, but there’s plenty of issues with regards to oil consumption on other models with the same four cylinder engines. Volvo done recalls on these.

[bogart]

Is the Volvo Selekt worth it, not that they have many V70s anyway?

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by Kev0607

My opinion would be get a five cylinder version. They would be more expensive on fuel & dearer to tax than a four cylinder, but the five cylinder is a proven fantastic engine.

I’m not saying the four cylinder ones aren’t good, but there’s plenty of issues with regards to oil consumption on other models with the same four cylinder engines. Volvo done recalls on these.

Without doubt a 5, I agree

[bogart]

Originally Posted by Clan

No its the Asin ... a modified version of the 6 speed. it does a great job at keeping the engine at about 1800 rpm at all times until you get up to 80 mph , much like a cvt which helps with economy greatly .

Same make as one I used to have in an S type jag. Was a nice box.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by bogart

Is the Volvo Selekt worth it, not that they have many V70s anyway?

Its worth it, but I wouldn’t be too fussed either.

So long as you buy a car that has been looked after, ideally with full service history, then Volvo Selekt wouldn’t make much of a difference.

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by bogart

One thing that has an alarm bell ringing for me is the mileage. Is quoted as 39K but at MOT in Feb recorded as 45889. Plus there is no photo of the speedo/odometer which most folks show. Have messaged the seller.

Ah... if the MOT History check is done on the reg number in the photo, then something isn't right unless it's been for sale a very long time....

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by bogart

I told you was confusing. Spent yesterday evening watching YouTube videos and trawling the net for reviews. So many conflicting opinions. The D4 is the one to get, There is not much to choose between the D3,D4 and D5 etc etc. Only point most agree on is no to the D2.
Hence picking you guys brains as nothing beats ownership to form an opinion.,

Here is another couple look ok, to me anyway. Mind you details say black so no idea what goes on there?

https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/6-1849797

https://www.motors.co.uk/car-59416633/?i=10&m=sr

Having owned cars with both engines, if I was buying a 2WD late (2015 MY onwards) V70 I would only look at the 4 cylinder VEA engine with the 8-speed box. The5 cylinder engine is very good but the 4 cylinder VEA with 8-speed box is more refined, and just as reliable in my experience. Just make sure all the recall work has been done.

The 5 cylinder D4's have the 6 speed box I think...

You should also think about any travelling you might do and if a Euro 6 car would be beneficial (i.e. Birmingham, London or Bath).

[Bonefishblues]

How have they made the 4 cylinder engine more refined?