[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Drumeo

Hi guys,

I've recently test driven a nice V70 P3 D3 @140k miles in the plan to buy and was happy with everything except the fact it's just gone through an MOT and has the following advisories:

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The most alarming is the coils and the inner tyre wear.

The tyre wear either suggests there's some toe out/ negative camber or wear in the control arm bushes or all of that? Best case there's some toe out and it can be adjusted out. However, with 140k on the clock, I'm thinking chances are high that bushes are worn. Anyone have experience of when these are likely to go? I know it depends on driving style/roads but it would be nice to get some sort of idea- same goes with the rear coil springs?

Thanks in advance! I really want to get this car! But I'm struggling to justify getting something that will need a load of work straight away!

Originally Posted by Drumeo

Thanks guys for your responses, really helpful info and some good indicators that perhaps, all in all it's an alright car. Additionally, I believe the D3 of this year is without the swirl flaps, which is something else not to worry about.

I read that the cambelt had been done in 2020 when it had about 97k on the clock. According to my research it should be changed every 10 years or 72k, so looks like that should be alright for a while.

What's the life on the DMFs and the Nivomats like?

Sam

Those advisories are just wear and tear items really. Brake pads, brake discs... nothing to be too alarmed about. I'd suggest getting the brakes done, get yourself a new tyre and get the alignment checked.

Nivomat's are very expensive and from what I've heard are only available from the main dealer. They're great at what they do, but come repair time, Nivomat's are £500 each.

Personally, I wouldn't buy a car with Nivomat rear suspension. It depends what your needs are. If you do a lot of towing or carry heavy loads, then they make a big difference. If you don't, then a car with "ordinary" suspension will be far cheaper to repair when the shocks need replacing.

With regards to the DMF, generally, they're very good. At that mileage, I'd suspect its had a clutch at some point?