2004 Volvo V70R

cosmicaero · Oct 29th, 2022, 08:35

Just a wee bit of history to set the scene, i purchased this approx 18 months ago off another forum member, car had a running issue and was sold as such, believed to be zero compression on cylinder 2, so quite a gamble at the time, but these are an iconic cars, the previous owner had owned it for 12 years and looked after it extremely well, I didn't want the car to go to a breaker, so a deal was done and the car was transported over to Cumbria.

I find it its not easy these days getting garages to take on big jobs, fortunately i found a local garage who were happy to take the job on, better still the garage is owned and run by two highly experienced, one being being an ex dealer Volvo Mechanic the other a BMW. These boys are very busy, the message was clear i was in no rush, the important thing was we just get it right.

Fast Forward to August this year and we now have a V70R back on the road running and driving beautifully, its been quite a journey and other work has been done since, the main works and culprit following investigation was down to a burnt valve, as a result the head was removed and sent off for re skimming and all valves were replaced and lapped in by a specialist, this was then brought back to Autotek for refitting, I'm sure you'll know that when you start something as major as this, your stripping off that many parts it generally doesn't end there, cam belt, water pump, flexi pipes, gaskets etc etc, the bill was well into 4 figures and could of been a lot more labour wise but due to our agreement on time was kept sensible. Happy to discuss this further, but thats the high level synopsis.

Why my selling, at the time of purchase i had a unit with a couple of classic cars, this was going to join them, unfortunately the unit has gone and so have the cars, I was determined to get this finished, but knew the time would come when id have to sell, i have another car through work and it would be a crime to see the R just sitting outside not getting used.

Thats the back story and heres the car

2004 Volvo V70R UK version 6 Speed Manual

Totally standard

455 Titanium Grey Metallic with GOBI Interior

High spec car, including phone, sat nav and sub woofer in boot area.

History is comprehensive, generally Volvo for servicing and warranty work, specialist otherwise, has had some big hitters replaced by the previous owner and me :-

To name a few...

Angle Gear
Turbo
Clutch and DMF
3 x Cam-belts and Water Pumps
Brake lines front to back
Drop links and track arms
Fuel filler neck
Regular servicing
NEW battery
Clutch position sensor
x 2 front genuine Volvo wings fitted and painted, plus other minor body work correction

Folder full of receipts, including Volvo book pack and 2 keys

3 previous owners

123k

10 months Mot

Booked in for a detail in the next couple of days and will be ready for collection soon after.

Consider, mileage, model, origin and work that has been done

I'm looking for a reasonable £8250

PM if interested.

sda2489 · Oct 29th, 2022, 11:23

Got any pictures...?

Curious as to where you are in Cumbria?

Sounds a belter of a car.

cosmicaero · Oct 29th, 2022, 13:03

Hiya buddy,

Will have in a couple of days, dropped off with detailer this morning, he's doing Ceramic coating.

I'm in Whitehaven.

Cheers

cosmicaero · Nov 1st, 2022, 20:07

Pictures Here.
Thanks

Check out 2004 Volvo V70R, UK, 6 Speed on eBay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165755266...is&media=EMAIL

cosmicaero · Nov 4th, 2022, 14:46

Price lowered to £7995, to try and get the interest flowing.

Oct 29th, 2022, 08:35	#1
cosmicaero Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 15:21 Join Date: May 2014 Location: cumbria	2004 Volvo V70R Just a wee bit of history to set the scene, i purchased this approx 18 months ago off another forum member, car had a running issue and was sold as such, believed to be zero compression on cylinder 2, so quite a gamble at the time, but these are an iconic cars, the previous owner had owned it for 12 years and looked after it extremely well, I didn't want the car to go to a breaker, so a deal was done and the car was transported over to Cumbria. I find it its not easy these days getting garages to take on big jobs, fortunately i found a local garage who were happy to take the job on, better still the garage is owned and run by two highly experienced, one being being an ex dealer Volvo Mechanic the other a BMW. These boys are very busy, the message was clear i was in no rush, the important thing was we just get it right. Fast Forward to August this year and we now have a V70R back on the road running and driving beautifully, its been quite a journey and other work has been done since, the main works and culprit following investigation was down to a burnt valve, as a result the head was removed and sent off for re skimming and all valves were replaced and lapped in by a specialist, this was then brought back to Autotek for refitting, I'm sure you'll know that when you start something as major as this, your stripping off that many parts it generally doesn't end there, cam belt, water pump, flexi pipes, gaskets etc etc, the bill was well into 4 figures and could of been a lot more labour wise but due to our agreement on time was kept sensible. Happy to discuss this further, but thats the high level synopsis. Why my selling, at the time of purchase i had a unit with a couple of classic cars, this was going to join them, unfortunately the unit has gone and so have the cars, I was determined to get this finished, but knew the time would come when id have to sell, i have another car through work and it would be a crime to see the R just sitting outside not getting used. Thats the back story and heres the car 2004 Volvo V70R UK version 6 Speed Manual Totally standard 455 Titanium Grey Metallic with GOBI Interior High spec car, including phone, sat nav and sub woofer in boot area. History is comprehensive, generally Volvo for servicing and warranty work, specialist otherwise, has had some big hitters replaced by the previous owner and me :- To name a few... Angle Gear Turbo Clutch and DMF 3 x Cam-belts and Water Pumps Brake lines front to back Drop links and track arms Fuel filler neck Regular servicing NEW battery Clutch position sensor x 2 front genuine Volvo wings fitted and painted, plus other minor body work correction Folder full of receipts, including Volvo book pack and 2 keys 3 previous owners 123k 10 months Mot Booked in for a detail in the next couple of days and will be ready for collection soon after. Consider, mileage, model, origin and work that has been done I'm looking for a reasonable £8250 PM if interested.

Oct 29th, 2022, 13:03	#3
cosmicaero Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 15:21 Join Date: May 2014 Location: cumbria	V70r Hiya buddy, Will have in a couple of days, dropped off with detailer this morning, he's doing Ceramic coating. I'm in Whitehaven. Cheers

Oct 29th, 2022, 11:23	#2
sda2489 Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lockerbie	Got any pictures...? Curious as to where you are in Cumbria? Sounds a belter of a car.

Nov 1st, 2022, 20:07	#4
cosmicaero Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 15:21 Join Date: May 2014 Location: cumbria	Pictures Here. Thanks Check out 2004 Volvo V70R, UK, 6 Speed on eBay! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165755266...is&media=EMAIL

Nov 4th, 2022, 14:46	#5
cosmicaero Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 15:21 Join Date: May 2014 Location: cumbria	Price lowered to £7995, to try and get the interest flowing.

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