What did you do to your 850/X70 today???

[Luxobarge]

Took my V70T5 for MoT a couple of days ago. Having done quite a bit of work on it over the past few months I wasn't expecting any problems, but I was disappointed to have a number of advisories appear. The car passed, but advisories on:

Lower front right suspension ball joint (the one on the control arm) slight play.

Front right CV boot split

Left service brake fluctuating (but not badly)

Minor exhaust leak at rear

He also noted one of the oil cooler lines was leaking slightly at the union with the radiator, so I replaced the O ring on that and all is good now. It wasn't dripping, but was damp all the way down the side of the radiator and on to the lower coolant hose, and I know this was sparkly clean before as I've recently replaced the radiator. Those O rings don't make a brilliant seal....

I'm particularly disappointed with the CV boot, these were replaced with items from PFV in October last year, which is less than 2,000 miles ago, and it's badly split. I've ordered genuine Volvo boots now (£62 each!!) and one of those will go on along with a new (Meyle heavy duty) control arm to sort the lower bush. At least both problems are on the same side so dismantling it is similar for both jobs, which will save time.

Not too bothered about the service brake, might just be rust, so I might apply it gently a few times while rolling and hope that it cleans it up, I don't think it's anything serious.

Will look at the exhaust leak and see if I can block it up somehow, I think I know where it is.

So more work to do, but I'm determined to get it all ship-shape even if it means spending a lot of money on decent quality parts.

Cheers all!

[4x4]

It's a pass so that's a bonus even if it means a bit of spannering

I'm not a fan of PFV, cheap aftermarket parts that don't last.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by 4x4

It's a pass so that's a bonus even if it means a bit of spannering

I'm not a fan of PFV, cheap aftermarket parts that don't last.

Some of the parts they sell are junk, but some are from reputable aftermarket brands. You just have to enquire what brands listings are.

When I read the descriptions of some of their listings, they often say "Quality Swedish aftermarket part"... That means don't buy it. Those parts are made by Pro Parts Sweden, which is junk. I know this, as I've enquired about these parts for my car and all of them were Pro Parts.

[ITSv40]

Good that it has passed, but a little frustrating to have the advisories - particularly the boot. I have only ever fitted Volvo boots as due to the nature of the job there is no wish to do it again. The Volvo boots really are fit and forget.

[richmac]

Hi,

I might be misunderstanding your post but I would take the 'service brake' advisory more seriously - these are your disc brakes, not the handbrake.

Best regards,

Rich.

[Luxobarge]

Originally Posted by richmac

Hi,

I might be misunderstanding your post but I would take the 'service brake' advisory more seriously - these are your disc brakes, not the handbrake.

Best regards,

Rich.

No it's not, it's the handbrake I'm pretty sure - that's what the tester said anyway! Thanks anyway - cheers.

[richmac]

That's better news if it's the handbrake. However, your tester has made quite a serious error in terminology, if that's the case, especially if that's what he's recorded on your MOT certificate. The service brake is categorically the main braking system. Worth double checking.

[cyclogenesis]

Both front wheel bearings replaced at 246000 miles. I think they were originals as we have not had them replaced since we bough the car in 2000.Garage said left one came out easy, right one can out in two pieces. Runs a lot quieter now!

Next jobs are to sort the Clutch out. I think it is the fluid needing changing/bleeding
Repair /replace headlining
Upholster front seats and
Replace both front wings plus respray/paint restore

Just some minor jobs really!.