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c_lee · Sep 23rd, 2018, 02:10

I might be changing the caravan for a bigger fixed bed model with which my 1999 V70 Auto 2.5D at >215,000 miles could struggle to cope legally.

It has a maximum towing capacity of 1,600 KG but I'm not desperate to change.

I have the opportunity to buy a 2006 V70 SE 163 D5 geartronic and I have been to look at it recently.

The D5 has a couple of small cosmetic issues but appears to be basically a sound car.

Does anyone here tow with such a car or have experience of towing with one in the past?

Which D5 engine and which auto gearbox will the D5 have?
Will it have a DPF - it sits at about 100,000 miles.

Is there anything I should be aware of being that most of my mileage are for towing - local miles are few in comparison.

Geartonic - what is that about - my 4 speed AW50-40LE is good and not ***tronic anything as far as I know.

Your towing experiences with such a car would be appreciated.

Thenks - Colin

Sep 23rd, 2018, 02:10	#1
c_lee VOC26332 Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:25 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leigh, Lancs	2006 V70 D5 163 Geartronic and towing I might be changing the caravan for a bigger fixed bed model with which my 1999 V70 Auto 2.5D at >215,000 miles could struggle to cope legally. It has a maximum towing capacity of 1,600 KG but I'm not desperate to change. I have the opportunity to buy a 2006 V70 SE 163 D5 geartronic and I have been to look at it recently. The D5 has a couple of small cosmetic issues but appears to be basically a sound car. Does anyone here tow with such a car or have experience of towing with one in the past? Which D5 engine and which auto gearbox will the D5 have? Will it have a DPF - it sits at about 100,000 miles. Is there anything I should be aware of being that most of my mileage are for towing - local miles are few in comparison. Geartonic - what is that about - my 4 speed AW50-40LE is good and not ***tronic anything as far as I know. Your towing experiences with such a car would be appreciated. Thenks - Colin __________________ '82>'95 '76 244GL Auto: '95>'02 '86 360GLT: '02>'06 '92 440Xi: '04>'12 '88 240GL B200E Auto: '06>'12 '88 240GL B200E Man: '11>'19 V70 2.5D Auto Volvo since '82.