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Planet_Ovlov · Apr 29th, 2019, 09:58

Good morning all

As an interim car for 1~2 years I’ve settled on taking a punt on a Auto D5 V70 up to 2005/6. There are quite a few to choose from, I’m posting here twofold in that I might get an opinion - likely! - or that someone is considering selling theirs which is known, like I knew my previous 740 and Amazon Estate. I’m quite handy with the spanners and have a mechanic friend, don’t mind consumables just trying to avoid the catastrophe.

The nuts and bolts:

Spec I’d like
V70 D5 Auto 163bhp
SE - is this the best option vs a winter pack?
Xenon lights - I can manage with standard but night driving is better for me these days with brighter lights.
Tow bar - not deal breaker but useful
Colour, not black, green, plum, gold - ideally a grey/silver/blue. I’ve got to look at it and I’m thinking of resale.

My Checklist (complied from previous VOC posts/requests) - thank you other members for taking the time to do that.

V70 D5 Buyers Guide

Few owners
Good service history and supporting receipts.
Clean exterior and interior
Ideally all tyres match - so few do so far.
Suspension is knock and rattle free, look for smooth ride without bounce.
Brakes at speed in straight line with no judder/vibrations.
Check all electrics work
Ensure the gearbox works as it should with no clunks or delayed changes when shifting gears
No oil leaks - what would be considered an ‘avoid?’ I would think sump leak is not critical for example although still an issue
Check discs/pads
Check exhaust inc hangers
Engine oil colour
Fluid levels generally - transmission
Rubbers in general, not quite sure what I’m looking for other than large wear or damage to what I can see on full lock
Transmission switch - is this from auto to semi auto?
Steering for notches
Drive shafts and joints
Colour of power steering fluid
Expect some smoke on start up and revving and that’s it
No knocks or unusual noises from engine, anyone care to explain what a sweet sounding D5 should like.
Pulses from engine at constant speed or revs could be injectors
Check for flaring between shifts and knocks when going from D/N, N/D and when down-shifting on a feathered throttle.
Make sure its got two keys
Coolant (greenish blue is correct)
Check the radiator through the front air dam (under the bumper) for condition
Check all the brake lights - dodgy brake lights are a common symptom or CEM failure.

- be willing to travel
- avoid cars that have cheap modifications

Things to consider post purchase
Flush and fill gearbox oil

Search so far:

1. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904167035797

2.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01810221711197

3. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904267354119

4. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904126922240

5. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904086733935

Apr 29th, 2019, 09:58	#1
Planet_Ovlov Junior Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2023 08:53 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London	Purchase of a new to me V70 D5 - your advice please Good morning all As an interim car for 1~2 years I’ve settled on taking a punt on a Auto D5 V70 up to 2005/6. There are quite a few to choose from, I’m posting here twofold in that I might get an opinion - likely! - or that someone is considering selling theirs which is known, like I knew my previous 740 and Amazon Estate. I’m quite handy with the spanners and have a mechanic friend, don’t mind consumables just trying to avoid the catastrophe. The nuts and bolts: Spec I’d like V70 D5 Auto 163bhp SE - is this the best option vs a winter pack? Xenon lights - I can manage with standard but night driving is better for me these days with brighter lights. Tow bar - not deal breaker but useful Colour, not black, green, plum, gold - ideally a grey/silver/blue. I’ve got to look at it and I’m thinking of resale. My Checklist (complied from previous VOC posts/requests) - thank you other members for taking the time to do that. V70 D5 Buyers Guide Few owners Good service history and supporting receipts. Clean exterior and interior Ideally all tyres match - so few do so far. Suspension is knock and rattle free, look for smooth ride without bounce. Brakes at speed in straight line with no judder/vibrations. Check all electrics work Ensure the gearbox works as it should with no clunks or delayed changes when shifting gears No oil leaks - what would be considered an ‘avoid?’ I would think sump leak is not critical for example although still an issue Check discs/pads Check exhaust inc hangers Engine oil colour Fluid levels generally - transmission Rubbers in general, not quite sure what I’m looking for other than large wear or damage to what I can see on full lock Transmission switch - is this from auto to semi auto? Steering for notches Drive shafts and joints Colour of power steering fluid Expect some smoke on start up and revving and that’s it No knocks or unusual noises from engine, anyone care to explain what a sweet sounding D5 should like. Pulses from engine at constant speed or revs could be injectors Check for flaring between shifts and knocks when going from D/N, N/D and when down-shifting on a feathered throttle. Make sure its got two keys Coolant (greenish blue is correct) Check the radiator through the front air dam (under the bumper) for condition Check all the brake lights - dodgy brake lights are a common symptom or CEM failure. - be willing to travel - avoid cars that have cheap modifications Things to consider post purchase Flush and fill gearbox oil Search so far: 1. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904167035797 2. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01810221711197 3. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904267354119 4. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904126922240 5. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01904086733935 Last edited by Planet_Ovlov; Apr 29th, 2019 at 09:59. Reason: To add 'buyers guide' for future searches on VOC