S80: General - XC70 - Polestar at 90,000 miles??????

Bulleidboy · Jun 16th, 2023, 08:51

My 2010 XC70 (205) needs is aircon looking at. While in the dealers would it be worth having the Polestar upgrade fitted with 90K on the clock. The car is well maintained and runs well - except for the aircon!

Bonefishblues · Jun 16th, 2023, 09:47

Yes, no issue with the car & 90K miles, but rather depends on what the cost is (at least it would to me). If too high, and I wanted the performance boost (like optimisation, but much cheaper

) then I'd be looking at outfits like Celtic for a remap.

Familyman 90 · Jun 16th, 2023, 10:37

I had Polestar on my XC90 D5, can highly recommend it. It integrates the gearbox program like no one else has managed, so while you can get maps with a little more peak shove none are as smooth and seamless as the Polestar one.

simboc2004 · Jun 16th, 2023, 18:01

I had my V70 D3 boosted (not Polestar as unavailable from them, but to a similar power output as the D3 available (as a D4) in V50s in 2011) - mileage then, 110,000, now 160,000. It revolutionised the drive and I would do it again every time. With a free flow exhaust (BSR) and air filter (ITG) I have a car that drives really nicely, with plenty of pick up and go.

Bulleidboy · Jun 17th, 2023, 09:17

Many thanks for the replies - I will investigate cost.

reggit · Jun 17th, 2023, 09:30

Got it put on mine earlier in the year at 180,000. No problems.

Got it at Lloyd volvo in Carlisle when they were doing their cheap offer. Possibly worth calling around to see if there are any offers around.

apersson850 · Jun 20th, 2023, 14:37

I agree, it doesn't matter when you do it. The result is the same.

Now you've left, but at least inside the EU everything but Polestar is illegal. In case you care.

Tatsfield · Jun 27th, 2023, 13:19

Polestar is a worthwhile mod if you enjoy driving. The car becomes livelier and much more responsive. It's not an out and out performance mod but gives you a better car than you bought. Insurers are less likely to punish you for fitting it as it is a Volvo upgrade. Volvo call it an optimiser and that's the way to sell it to your insurer. ECU fuelling rewrites were never illegal in the UK as long as you covered them under the insurance. UK laws were not overridden in these areas when the UK was in the EU. The other Polestar advantage which has been mentioned is that the upgrade includes gear change points and perhaps shock settings if you have the 4C system.

Tannaton · Jun 27th, 2023, 17:35

The dealer will do a health check anyway before applying the Polestar software.

baggy798 · Jun 27th, 2023, 19:31

It's only a 10-30bhp upgrade depending on the engine, to a max of 230bhp, not much these days.

Now if it was 200bhp > 300bhp...

Jun 16th, 2023, 08:51	#1
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	XC70 - Polestar at 90,000 miles?????? My 2010 XC70 (205) needs is aircon looking at. While in the dealers would it be worth having the Polestar upgrade fitted with 90K on the clock. The car is well maintained and runs well - except for the aircon! __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jun 16th, 2023, 10:37	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	I had Polestar on my XC90 D5, can highly recommend it. It integrates the gearbox program like no one else has managed, so while you can get maps with a little more peak shove none are as smooth and seamless as the Polestar one. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Jun 16th, 2023, 18:01	#4
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: May 14th, 2024 09:05 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	I had my V70 D3 boosted (not Polestar as unavailable from them, but to a similar power output as the D3 available (as a D4) in V50s in 2011) - mileage then, 110,000, now 160,000. It revolutionised the drive and I would do it again every time. With a free flow exhaust (BSR) and air filter (ITG) I have a car that drives really nicely, with plenty of pick up and go. __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jun 17th, 2023, 09:17	#5
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	Many thanks for the replies - I will investigate cost. __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jun 17th, 2023, 09:30	#6
reggit Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Got it put on mine earlier in the year at 180,000. No problems. Got it at Lloyd volvo in Carlisle when they were doing their cheap offer. Possibly worth calling around to see if there are any offers around. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jun 16th, 2023, 09:47	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:45 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Yes, no issue with the car & 90K miles, but rather depends on what the cost is (at least it would to me). If too high, and I wanted the performance boost (like optimisation, but much cheaper ) then I'd be looking at outfits like Celtic for a remap.

Jun 20th, 2023, 14:37	#7
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	I agree, it doesn't matter when you do it. The result is the same. Now you've left, but at least inside the EU everything but Polestar is illegal. In case you care.

Jun 27th, 2023, 13:19	#8
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 09:46 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Polestar is a worthwhile mod if you enjoy driving. The car becomes livelier and much more responsive. It's not an out and out performance mod but gives you a better car than you bought. Insurers are less likely to punish you for fitting it as it is a Volvo upgrade. Volvo call it an optimiser and that's the way to sell it to your insurer. ECU fuelling rewrites were never illegal in the UK as long as you covered them under the insurance. UK laws were not overridden in these areas when the UK was in the EU. The other Polestar advantage which has been mentioned is that the upgrade includes gear change points and perhaps shock settings if you have the 4C system. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jun 27th, 2023, 17:35	#9
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 08:41 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	The dealer will do a health check anyway before applying the Polestar software. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jun 27th, 2023, 19:31	#10
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 21:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	It's only a 10-30bhp upgrade depending on the engine, to a max of 230bhp, not much these days. Now if it was 200bhp > 300bhp... __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

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