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Mar 17th, 2019, 18:15 | #11 |
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Regarding the Ford comments I sold my 2001 focus three years ago with 150k on the clock and a hard life on the same engine gearbox, exhaust etc. New clutch had been fitted but was about 300 quid. Only thing outside of routine servicing was 2 plastic thermostat housings (15 quid each), and 2 resistor packs at about the same price. Never let me down and never stranded me. Purchased it years ago from a ford dealer and low miles.
Also had a mk2 focus sold at 100k with everything original including clutch and exhaust etc and am currently on 1.6tdci with 80k and no faults ever. I wouldn’t knock Ford, I have found them extremely reliable. |
Mar 17th, 2019, 18:29 | #12 |
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In fact, the S80 V70 S60 XC70 and XC90 line up had almost nothing to do with Ford products, bare perhaps the brakes and a few electronic modules (the PEM being one of these, it's even marked 'Ford')
The S80 and the XC90 will have more issues of all these, because of their added sensors/complexity - the XC70 also comes close with it's AWD system. If you want to talk Ford, then we should look at the smaller Volvos, the S40 and V50 : these two share a lot of things with Ford products, in fact I like to think of them as actually a Ford product with some make up and Volvo badges - were also quite more problematic. Without trying to bash Ford, I'd say to me the S80 V70 S60 XC70 and XC90 were the real Volvo cars. The base of these cars was very well made, but then we have to remember these are European cars that use several european made parts that are shared with other european/german cars: these are known for causing issues at a certain mileage, usually past the 80k miles mark or so. So for an European car, the real Volvo models are reliable, more than a Mercedes, BMW or VW product and also much easier to work on.
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Mar 18th, 2019, 07:15 | #13 |
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Um, every bit I have replaced on my xc70 had FO MO CO stamped on it not volvo. Electrical components, suspension system all ford and stamped as such. The xc70 is a Mondeo mk4 in drag, the only volvo bits is the D5 engine and gearbox and even the engine was modified by ford to save money.
Saying that I have owned and driven more ford's than anything else, good reliable cars that were cheap to repair when theye did go wrong and very open to modifying for competition use just avoid the eco boost engines. Paul. |
Mar 19th, 2019, 14:31 | #14 |
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The XC70 2008-2016, and its sister models, are heavily influenced by Ford.
I've had two front bearings, a broken cable (sharp plastic edge destroyed it), windscreen leak, broken rear spring, broken ground cable to tailgate, brake pads all around, some tires and lamps and a number of software fixes applied to my car. It's now eight years old and have moved 275000 km. |
Mar 19th, 2019, 21:27 | #15 |
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58 plate V70 2.4 D5 R-Design, only 60k miles. So, just over 10 years old.
It was my company car from new, and then I bought it from the company, so I’ve driven every mile in it. What’s gone wrong. Not a lot. Except for routine maintenance I’ve had; Integrated child rear boost seat hinge fixed (warranty) Rear coil spring (£150) Positive battery terminal shoe (£13) Edit : nearly forgot, one of the key fobs has packed up too. |
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Mar 24th, 2019, 22:19 | #17 |
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Out of curiosity decided to check up on the warrantee direct web site reliability page.. interesting reading...
https://www.reliabilityindex.com/ Low figure better than higher, and 100 is the industry average. Volvo V70 P2 = 79 Volvo V70 P3 = 99 Volvo XC60 08 on =112 Bmw 5 series 03 on 158 Audi A6 04 on 188 Merc C class 07 on 91. What came as a surprise was that now the XC 60 has slipped down the rankings. I bought a 2014 V70 D5 and just after purchase I noticed the XC 60 had a lower rating than the V70 I bought and I also believe at the time both cars were lower than the V70 P2 I also run. How things change The good old P2 comes out tops Cheers Bob. |
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Mar 25th, 2019, 10:53 | #18 |
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I think adsk has a valid point - time as well as mileage take a toll on things. Damp, corrosion, dust, heat cycles & so on. So a 10 year low mileage car may actually be prone to more issues than one more heavily used.
My experience so far has been very good. I have the unloved mongrel D2 S80 powershift models on a '13 plate. Its now closing in on 150k Miles - 130k of those in my hands. I love it & as far as reliability is concerned its been by far the best car I've ever had - P2 S80 & V70's included. So far apart from the routine consumables of discs pads, tyres etc all its needed is one front sidelight bulb, one battery and a one rear drop link. FOMOCO, Volvo, Toyota, Honda or any other manufacturer you care to mention I'd consider that as close to perfect as you're going to get! |
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Windscreen replaced due to leak (common) Rear trailing arm bushes (squeaking) Replaced swirl flap assembly (improved efficiency) The only failure was wiring to the camshaft sensor (nothing wrong with sensor itself). And a coolant hose near the EGR sprang a leak to due becoming perished (due to excess oily gunge in that area). Most recently, the rear brake calipers were binding a bit, so they needed a bit of TLC to get them moving again. I also have a Focus 1.6TDCi estate 2010, 55k owned since new. Here's the list of parts that have needed replacing: Alternator Window washer pump I'm not worried about having Ford parts in my Volvo. It would be nice to be clear which parts are Ford, and which are Volvo, as I'd read conflicting information about this. From what I can tell, Volvo built the body, engine/gearbox, wheel rims, seats, interior etc...and Ford did the brakes, plastic engine parts, electrics, suspension, driveshafts/axles/hubs
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Mar 27th, 2019, 09:37 | #20 |
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2007’ S80 D5 here, most reliable car I have ever owned
Usual consumables, tyres, brakes batteries, the odd drop link and rear trailing arm bushes replaced. The only 3 items that have failed on me were the left hand indicator stalk with the rotary control for the trip computer, a parking sensor due water ingress and the steering lock which needed replacing. Age gets to cars more than mileage I believe. Currently on 240k km which I have put 145k of them on it in the last 4.5 years. Most reliable car with the best seats I’ve owned. Had a L322 Range Rover previously and the seats are better than those over long journeys. I’ve considered changing it for something newer but the reliability and comfort means I keep deciding to keep it, Great car Last edited by RathbranD5; Mar 27th, 2019 at 09:44. |
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