V70 from Japan ??

chadders1033 · Oct 26th, 2016, 10:27

Just browsing Auto Trader and came across this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...e=VOLVO&page=1

I know a lot of people buy people carriers Toyota etc from Japan but never seen a V70 from Japan for sale before. Anyone know much about them are they any better than the UK spec?? more toys less money ?? etc

amarshe · Oct 26th, 2016, 11:43

Top-spec, so assume it was diplomatic or other similar use? Volvo have a whole section on diplomatic/services vehicles.

Be good to know the service history.

Also note that the language appears to be set to Japanese, Volvo UK would likely charge you to change that to UK English, no idea how much that would be.

For that price you could get something newer and with cheaper insurance.

Interesting though.

Simon Jones · Oct 26th, 2016, 12:29

"... top spec with every possible option" apart from sunroof, 4C suspension, adaptive cruise control, metallic paint, ABL, phone, keyless drive, cooled seats, etc, etc

I've owned a few Jap imports (non-Volvo) and while they are generally in exceptional condition, a lot of Japanese folk smoke in their cars so you've got to watch you don't end up with something that's got a smelly & nicotine stained interior.

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Oct 26th, 2016, 12:42

Hi,
If you needed any help with insurance for this type of vehicle then please feel free to drop me a line. A Japanese imported vehicle shouldn't be any issue for us.
Thanks,
Dan.

GMcL · Oct 26th, 2016, 20:31

Previously Japanese market cars were not protected the same as European cars. Anyone know if Volvo prepare their shells differently for different markets?

I'd like to know why the car has been exported was it the result of a Shaken fail?

chadders1033 · Oct 27th, 2016, 17:02

I'm not interested in buying this but thought it was an interesting find as I'd never come across one before, and yes every extra except ..... LOL

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chadders1033 Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2020 20:17 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nailsea	V70 from Japan ?? Just browsing Auto Trader and came across this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...e=VOLVO&page=1 I know a lot of people buy people carriers Toyota etc from Japan but never seen a V70 from Japan for sale before. Anyone know much about them are they any better than the UK spec?? more toys less money ?? etc

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Oct 26th, 2016, 11:43	#2
amarshe Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2023 12:16 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London	Top-spec, so assume it was diplomatic or other similar use? Volvo have a whole section on diplomatic/services vehicles. Be good to know the service history. Also note that the language appears to be set to Japanese, Volvo UK would likely charge you to change that to UK English, no idea how much that would be. For that price you could get something newer and with cheaper insurance. Interesting though.

Oct 26th, 2016, 12:29	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	"... top spec with every possible option" apart from sunroof, 4C suspension, adaptive cruise control, metallic paint, ABL, phone, keyless drive, cooled seats, etc, etc I've owned a few Jap imports (non-Volvo) and while they are generally in exceptional condition, a lot of Japanese folk smoke in their cars so you've got to watch you don't end up with something that's got a smelly & nicotine stained interior.

Oct 26th, 2016, 12:42	#4
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Yesterday 20:04 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi, If you needed any help with insurance for this type of vehicle then please feel free to drop me a line. A Japanese imported vehicle shouldn't be any issue for us. Thanks, Dan.

Oct 27th, 2016, 17:02	#6
chadders1033 Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2020 20:17 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nailsea	I'm not interested in buying this but thought it was an interesting find as I'd never come across one before, and yes every extra except ..... LOL

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