V70: General - v70 2.5T Geartronic

Greensleeves · Jan 30th, 2016, 15:18

With a view to buying one, I am looking for information about this model, please from any members with experience of ownership. In particular, reliability, petrol consumption, and whether there any particular issues of which I should be aware.

TrueBlue · Jan 30th, 2016, 19:39

Long time ago now, but I had two (in series)
Great to drive and the LP turbo gave very smooth acceleration.
Fuel consumption was 'orrible 26 mpg if you were lucky.
Never had a problem with the engine just the rubbish AWD in those days, although to be fair it was good on the road, just didn't work towing a horse box out of a field.

Sasha94 · Jan 30th, 2016, 22:47

26 isn't that bad, my D5 can go as low as that

Only thing to watch is the £500 annual rfl

if you can stomach that you'll be fine. Don't discard the 3.2 or T6 either if you can find one, MPG is fairly comparable and they are also very reliable and super smooth

Greensleeves · Feb 2nd, 2016, 12:36

Thank you for your advice, TrueBlue and Sasha, I think the two downsides are a bit heavy for me unfortunately.

Currently I am driving a 2.4i S40, 54 reg, that has been a really good car and now has 130K on the clock, with me since 40K. My third Volvo with this petrol engine (850 est and S80 were others) and in total I have done 300K+ without any problem. Arrival of new pooch means an estate would be a convenient change now, and I am still attracted to the petrol option but lower miles V50s and V70s are now getting quite difficult to find. I have never been really happy driving diesels, and all the significant problems do seem to be diesel related. Having said that I do see their advantages: economy, longevity and plenty of grunt (and I do tow a small caravan), but nevertheless...

Thank you again for your help, though, I do appreciate it.

Jan 30th, 2016, 15:18	#1
Greensleeves New Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 17:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Somerset	v70 2.5T Geartronic With a view to buying one, I am looking for information about this model, please from any members with experience of ownership. In particular, reliability, petrol consumption, and whether there any particular issues of which I should be aware.

Jan 30th, 2016, 22:47	#3
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	26 isn't that bad, my D5 can go as low as that Only thing to watch is the £500 annual rfl if you can stomach that you'll be fine. Don't discard the 3.2 or T6 either if you can find one, MPG is fairly comparable and they are also very reliable and super smooth __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Jan 30th, 2016, 19:39	#2
TrueBlue Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2023 17:36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Sussex	Long time ago now, but I had two (in series) Great to drive and the LP turbo gave very smooth acceleration. Fuel consumption was 'orrible 26 mpg if you were lucky. Never had a problem with the engine just the rubbish AWD in those days, although to be fair it was good on the road, just didn't work towing a horse box out of a field.

Feb 2nd, 2016, 12:36	#4
Greensleeves New Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 17:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Somerset	Thank you for your advice, TrueBlue and Sasha, I think the two downsides are a bit heavy for me unfortunately. Currently I am driving a 2.4i S40, 54 reg, that has been a really good car and now has 130K on the clock, with me since 40K. My third Volvo with this petrol engine (850 est and S80 were others) and in total I have done 300K+ without any problem. Arrival of new pooch means an estate would be a convenient change now, and I am still attracted to the petrol option but lower miles V50s and V70s are now getting quite difficult to find. I have never been really happy driving diesels, and all the significant problems do seem to be diesel related. Having said that I do see their advantages: economy, longevity and plenty of grunt (and I do tow a small caravan), but nevertheless... Thank you again for your help, though, I do appreciate it.

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