V70 T6 AWD Advice..

[Tony500]

Dads just bought a 09 plate t6 awd last week, got it from next to London and drove it up to Glasgow no problem. I had a look at it and seen the rubber for the top engine mount had split and a leak from the rocker cover area. Dont think this would be a common fault tho.
Another problem, your going to go from around 53mpg to around 28mph, but as you says you dont do the miles so wont bother you much.
Lovely cars tho

[cath123]

Originally Posted by Tony500

Dads just bought a 09 plate t6 awd last week, got it from next to London and drove it up to Glasgow no problem. I had a look at it and seen the rubber for the top engine mount had split and a leak from the rocker cover area. Dont think this would be a common fault tho.
Another problem, your going to go from around 53mpg to around 28mph, but as you says you dont do the miles so wont bother you much.
Lovely cars tho

Thanks for response.

Haha I wish I got 53 mpg! With the 185 D5 you are lucky to get 30 mpg around town and 35 max on a run! But to be fair it is on the thick end of a 2 tonne car.

Also thanks for the advice on the belts and tensioner, yes the car would be a keeper for a few years. Any idea on the schedule for the belts though?

[rogerb]

A V70 T6 does not have a cam belt ,they have a gear drive and chain drive.
I have had not have any problems with my T6 , and looking at the US sites there does not appear to be any major problems.
The T6 is £500 a year to tax and does only around 21 -23 mpg ,a it more on a run.
It does go well especially in sport mode, my only problem is I like the go so it uses a lot of fuel.
Like any car check all the normal things.

Roger.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by cath123

Hello All,
This is my first post on the V70 '07> section...

We currently run a XC90 D5 Sport '58 and are currently looking to change this to a V70 T6 AWD due to a change in the mileage we do ie. we don't need a diesel anymore and no need for the seven seat option.

So my question is are there any common faults/gremlins with these?

The XC90 has been spot on so far and hoping the V70 T6 AWD will offer the same sense of quality, build and reliability.

Thanks

I have never hard of any problems on these yet , The local police have been using them since they were launched and have no problems either .
The T6 is a very specialised engine with some unique engineering features , There is no cam belt , It won't be an engine you take to a local garage for repairs or servicing if you have any sense !
so if you do get a problem it is going to cost a lot to fix , less than German cars with similar complexity though .

[Mds chauffeur]

I purchased a 2009 59 plated T6 AWD 3 months ago, it's Ex Cambridgeshire ANPR Police Car in Magic Blue now with 162000 Miles on clock and now done in 3 months over 12000 yes 12000 miles in it running as a Chauffeurs car on my Company fleet.

Absolutely fab car, returns 32 to 36 mpg and the customers love it. Also the bonus its been looked after and ive added tinted Windows, r design goodies ect.

Within 6 months it'll paid itself off on my fleet and it'll owe me nothing.

I'd recommend T6 if you don't mind Petrol cars.

[cath123]

Reasuuring feedback and comments there. Especially the ex police car mileage!

Just one more question..

On paper the interior space is pretty similar to the XC90...

Cargo Capacity
XC90 530 litres
V70 575 litres

Leg Room Rear
XC90 879 mm
V70 880 mm

Hip Room Rear
XC90 1374mm
V70 1400mm

Now we had a trip down to the west country earlier last month and we had 2 child car seats and an adult in the rear. All seemed reasonbly comfortable in the back.
Given the above "hip room rear" is on paper 26mm wider it should have slightly more room!

I have looked around a V70 and the interior did seem spacious. Has anyone got any feedback on the XC90 vs V70 interior space?

Cheers!

[tt82]

I can't say about the XC90 but I've had my brother, his missus and 2 lads in my car with me. Both lads were in child seats and because of the side bolsters on the rear seats, it does push them inward. Luckilg his missus is extremely small so she could fit between the seats. It would probably be ok for a few hours but would probably be quite cramped for any longer.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by cath123

Reasuuring feedback and comments there. Especially the ex police car mileage!

Just one more question..

On paper the interior space is pretty similar to the XC90...

Cargo Capacity
XC90 530 litres
V70 575 litres

Leg Room Rear
XC90 879 mm
V70 880 mm

Hip Room Rear
XC90 1374mm
V70 1400mm

Now we had a trip down to the west country earlier last month and we had 2 child car seats and an adult in the rear. All seemed reasonbly comfortable in the back.
Given the above "hip room rear" is on paper 26mm wider it should have slightly more room!

I have looked around a V70 and the interior did seem spacious. Has anyone got any feedback on the XC90 vs V70 interior space?

Cheers!

If you are unsure between xc90 and V70 then think why you need a 2 ton XC90 , the only logical reason is you need the extra rear row of seats , or you need the cavernous boot and always have the seats folded down , or you need to tow something a bit heavier than normal , otherwise the V 70 is the best bet , the XC90 technology goes back 15 years where as the V70 is up to date .. Many would say older technology is best however !

[cath123]

Originally Posted by Clan

If you are unsure between xc90 and V70 then think why you need a 2 ton XC90 , the only logical reason is you need the extra rear row of seats , or you need the cavernous boot and always have the seats folded down , or you need to tow something a bit heavier than normal , otherwise the V 70 is the best bet , the XC90 technology goes back 15 years where as the V70 is up to date .. Many would say older technology is best however !

Thanks for the response Clan!

But what Volvo claim on paper as the cargo capacity is 530 litres for the XC90 and 575 litres for the V70. Is that true? Or is real world capacity more cavernous for the XC90?

Well to be fair the XC90 (touch wood) has not let us down. It does feel dated compared to other marques but its strong and strudy.

We don't tow at all, no use for the seven seats anymore and don't really do the mileage any more for the D5.

[H20 VOLVO]

Originally Posted by cath123

Thanks for the response Clan!

But what Volvo claim on paper as the cargo capacity is 530 litres for the XC90 and 575 litres for the V70. Is that true? Or is real world capacity more cavernous for the XC90?

Well to be fair the XC90 (touch wood) has not let us down. It does feel dated compared to other marques but its strong and strudy.

We don't tow at all, no use for the seven seats anymore and don't really do the mileage any more for the D5.

I own a V70. Having seen the XC90, the XC90 has a bigger boot, without question. Rear seats are similar size, but the V70 is a bench, in reality the 90 is 3 individual seats are they?

Not much in them, not to worry about anyway.