New (1998) V70 Owner with questions?

cbv8 · Oct 28th, 2012, 20:39

Hi All,
I have just bought a 1998 V70 2.5 tdi se auto it has 159k miles on the clock one owner lots of work done to the suspension with reciepts and lots of history. On the down side is the bodywork which is a bit dented here and there and the interior is thilthy ie the owner had two Alsation dogs ! I drove the car and it drives superb no rattles knocks etc it changes smoothly and engine is responsive. I paid just over £1000 for the car which has 6 mths mot and 2 mths tax the cambelt was replaced at 80k so needs doing asap me thinks. My question is is there anything i should check now i have bought the car what are the main faults on this model? ie is there any preventative maintenance i can carry out? The car can still be seen advertised on Autotrader for £1295 did i get a bargain? any advice very much appreciated :thumbs _up:

cbv8 · Oct 28th, 2012, 22:48

Mr Moderator i think i should be on 00-07 section can someone move me please sorry

cbv8 · Oct 29th, 2012, 07:55

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Originally Posted by cbv8

Mr Moderator i think i should be on 00-07 section can someone move me please sorry

I meant 97-05 section doh

i am new to these cars and this is such a BIG fantastic and comprehensive forum i am having trouble finding my way around it so please be patient with me

ewanc0 · Oct 29th, 2012, 18:08

I'm sure someone will come and move you shortly. In the meantime here's a bit of a guide for you to read through
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46939

cbv8 · Oct 29th, 2012, 20:09

Thank you for the info link much appreciated

i am really looking forward to getting my Volvo hopefully i can pick it up wed can't wait

ewanc0 · Oct 29th, 2012, 20:24

No worries. The engines are pretty much bullet proof. The engine in yours is an Audi diesel and well maintained will last forever. My S80 has that engine with 211,000 miles and drives like new

cbv8 · Oct 29th, 2012, 20:51

I am driving a Ford/Audi same engine

Galaxy 1.9tdi auto at moment but really fancy a V70 estate the rest is history i am at the moment pricing up the cambelt/w/pump change which i have down to £300 all in which i think is pretty good me thinks

Oct 28th, 2012, 20:39	#1
cbv8 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hockley Tamworth	New (1998) V70 Owner with questions? Hi All, I have just bought a 1998 V70 2.5 tdi se auto it has 159k miles on the clock one owner lots of work done to the suspension with reciepts and lots of history. On the down side is the bodywork which is a bit dented here and there and the interior is thilthy ie the owner had two Alsation dogs ! I drove the car and it drives superb no rattles knocks etc it changes smoothly and engine is responsive. I paid just over £1000 for the car which has 6 mths mot and 2 mths tax the cambelt was replaced at 80k so needs doing asap me thinks. My question is is there anything i should check now i have bought the car what are the main faults on this model? ie is there any preventative maintenance i can carry out? The car can still be seen advertised on Autotrader for £1295 did i get a bargain? any advice very much appreciated :thumbs _up: __________________ Cheers, Chas. 2010 XC90 200ps 2.4 D5 SE Auto ,1971 Rover 3500 auto.

Oct 28th, 2012, 22:48	#2
cbv8 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hockley Tamworth	Mr Moderator i think i should be on 00-07 section can someone move me please sorry __________________ Cheers, Chas. 2010 XC90 200ps 2.4 D5 SE Auto ,1971 Rover 3500 auto.

Oct 29th, 2012, 18:08	#4
ewanc0 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: argyll	I'm sure someone will come and move you shortly. In the meantime here's a bit of a guide for you to read through http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46939 __________________ Previous 97 S70 2.5 Auto, 97 940 Torslanda, 99 S80 2.5D auto, 99 S70 2.5D auto and 94 855 Turbo, 05 S60 D5, 08 C30 2.0D, 98 V70R Saffy Current 04 XC70

Oct 29th, 2012, 20:09	#5
cbv8 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hockley Tamworth	Thank you for the info link much appreciated i am really looking forward to getting my Volvo hopefully i can pick it up wed can't wait __________________ Cheers, Chas. 2010 XC90 200ps 2.4 D5 SE Auto ,1971 Rover 3500 auto.

Oct 29th, 2012, 20:24	#6
ewanc0 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: argyll	No worries. The engines are pretty much bullet proof. The engine in yours is an Audi diesel and well maintained will last forever. My S80 has that engine with 211,000 miles and drives like new __________________ Previous 97 S70 2.5 Auto, 97 940 Torslanda, 99 S80 2.5D auto, 99 S70 2.5D auto and 94 855 Turbo, 05 S60 D5, 08 C30 2.0D, 98 V70R Saffy Current 04 XC70

Oct 29th, 2012, 20:51	#7
cbv8 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hockley Tamworth	I am driving a Ford/Audi same engine Galaxy 1.9tdi auto at moment but really fancy a V70 estate the rest is history i am at the moment pricing up the cambelt/w/pump change which i have down to £300 all in which i think is pretty good me thinks __________________ Cheers, Chas. 2010 XC90 200ps 2.4 D5 SE Auto ,1971 Rover 3500 auto.

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