New V70 owner - higher mileage.. - Page 2

MG68 · May 19th, 2017, 19:31

The 1966 Volvo P1800s has a head start, by about 47 years?

If my maths is correct.

Just sent an email to Volvo UK PR to ask whether they can assist in any way to get the car to a million miles on its original engine.

No expectation.

Bigfella666 · May 20th, 2017, 20:09

Mark

Fantastic news to date and Covert thanks for the Telegrapgh article which somebody has rightfully pointed out is factually incorrect.

Congratulations for rising to the challenge and best of luck with the MOT and keeping the gal on the road !

doingitsideways · May 20th, 2017, 21:15

Damn... Someone bought it!!

I was seriously considering that one myself and I was going to put it to work too, purely for the comedy effect!
My current workhorse (850 TDi) has a mere 314k on it.

Best of luck with it, get a thread up in the showroom at the top of the main forum page.
It looked quite tidy in the advert

chelle_belle · May 21st, 2017, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Damn... Someone bought it!!

I was seriously considering that one myself and I was going to put it to work too, purely for the comedy effect!
My current workhorse (850 TDi) has a mere 314k on it.

Best of luck with it, get a thread up in the showroom at the top of the main forum page.
It looked quite tidy in the advert

Thougt you were getting your car collection down- not adding to it, lol.

doingitsideways · May 21st, 2017, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by chelle_belle

Thougt you were getting your car collection down- not adding to it, lol.

I'm down to single figures now...

ASt85 · May 21st, 2017, 17:15

IMHO , along with many others, these high mileage but exceedingly well maintained Volvos come along once in blue moon......to be honest, if I'd seen the advert I would most definitely have bought it and explained to SWMBO once again why we had a desperate and absolute need for yet another Volvo on the drive.

So if in a few thousand miles you happen to change your mind about owning/wishing to remain the owner of this particular motor PM me and I'll happily buy it from you for what you've paid for it!

Please....

MG68 · May 21st, 2017, 17:32

AST,

Thanks for your message. I must confess, I agree with you - the more I drive the car, I am totally amazed by its capability. It looks and drives like a car with a fraction of the mileage.

The wife has a 63 reg BMW 320d tourer which we bought for her in Jan, but we already prefer the Viking Long Boat, it's a comfier place to be for starters!

I have a contact who runs a Volvo Indy in the New Forest, so will be taking it along for the once over shortly. I'm dreading what he might find, but the car only had one advisory last MOT, and has only done 3k miles since, so fingers crossed...

MG68 · May 21st, 2017, 17:59

Ast,

Quick piccie - we all know what they look like! ;-)

MG68 · Jun 9th, 2017, 17:57

Just a mini update - took the car to my grandfathers garage and got the MOT tester (who I have known since I was a pup), to take a look see.

Gave me a small shopping list - a track end rod, anti roll bar, and both inner CV gaitors knackered. Otherwise all good for another year. (I had a pair of propshafts included in the purchase that were in good state).

So just had the props fitted, and other items for £250 so should be good for another year.

The garage I took it to couldn't believe the condition of the car and how it drove post fixing, and had even had a go at guessing how much the fuel would have cost over its mileage. They reckon nigh on £79k - I haven't bothered even starting that calc - obv a quiet day there today!!

Car now running well, and an annoying knock over the bumps / on start off now gone.

byootox · Jun 9th, 2017, 22:28

If the car gets more motorway miles you should be able to make it reach the 700k in no time lol.

May 20th, 2017, 21:15	#13
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Damn... Someone bought it!! I was seriously considering that one myself and I was going to put it to work too, purely for the comedy effect! My current workhorse (850 TDi) has a mere 314k on it. Best of luck with it, get a thread up in the showroom at the top of the main forum page. It looked quite tidy in the advert __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

May 21st, 2017, 17:15	#16
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 15:37 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	IMHO , along with many others, these high mileage but exceedingly well maintained Volvos come along once in blue moon......to be honest, if I'd seen the advert I would most definitely have bought it and explained to SWMBO once again why we had a desperate and absolute need for yet another Volvo on the drive. So if in a few thousand miles you happen to change your mind about owning/wishing to remain the owner of this particular motor PM me and I'll happily buy it from you for what you've paid for it! Please.... __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; May 21st, 2017 at 17:18.

Jun 9th, 2017, 22:28	#20
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	If the car gets more motorway miles you should be able to make it reach the 700k in no time lol. __________________ 99 V70 T5

May 19th, 2017, 19:31	#11
MG68 Member Last Online: May 11th, 2023 17:12 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Salisbury	The 1966 Volvo P1800s has a head start, by about 47 years? If my maths is correct. Just sent an email to Volvo UK PR to ask whether they can assist in any way to get the car to a million miles on its original engine. No expectation.

May 20th, 2017, 20:09	#12
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 20:17 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Mark Fantastic news to date and Covert thanks for the Telegrapgh article which somebody has rightfully pointed out is factually incorrect. Congratulations for rising to the challenge and best of luck with the MOT and keeping the gal on the road !

May 21st, 2017, 17:32	#17
MG68 Member Last Online: May 11th, 2023 17:12 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Salisbury	AST, Thanks for your message. I must confess, I agree with you - the more I drive the car, I am totally amazed by its capability. It looks and drives like a car with a fraction of the mileage. The wife has a 63 reg BMW 320d tourer which we bought for her in Jan, but we already prefer the Viking Long Boat, it's a comfier place to be for starters! I have a contact who runs a Volvo Indy in the New Forest, so will be taking it along for the once over shortly. I'm dreading what he might find, but the car only had one advisory last MOT, and has only done 3k miles since, so fingers crossed...

Jun 9th, 2017, 17:57	#19
MG68 Member Last Online: May 11th, 2023 17:12 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Salisbury	Just a mini update - took the car to my grandfathers garage and got the MOT tester (who I have known since I was a pup), to take a look see. Gave me a small shopping list - a track end rod, anti roll bar, and both inner CV gaitors knackered. Otherwise all good for another year. (I had a pair of propshafts included in the purchase that were in good state). So just had the props fitted, and other items for £250 so should be good for another year. The garage I took it to couldn't believe the condition of the car and how it drove post fixing, and had even had a go at guessing how much the fuel would have cost over its mileage. They reckon nigh on £79k - I haven't bothered even starting that calc - obv a quiet day there today!! Car now running well, and an annoying knock over the bumps / on start off now gone.

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