General: Just a bit of C70 fun.

[FredGraham]

Hi all,
I have a MY 2006 C70 that became a teenager on Saturday past. I saw another post in the Mk1 forum re: "how old is your C70". Whilst I know there are older vehicles still working away but I was wondering how many older Mk2 C70's are still out there?

[philrocks]

06 C70 still going, though the electrics for the roof need some fixing by the summer!

[iantowil]

2008 C70 with 111,000miles. Had it for 8 years. Most problematic car I've ever owned, by a country mile. Won't be rushing to buy another Volvo.

[FredGraham]

Originally Posted by philrocks

06 C70 still going, though the electrics for the roof need some fixing by the summer!

I note this is a 56 plate. Mine is on a 06 plate first registered 16 March 2006.Mine is a C70 T5 SE Lux Geartronic.

[FredGraham]

Originally Posted by iantowil

2008 C70 with 111,000miles. Had it for 8 years. Most problematic car I've ever owned, by a country mile. Won't be rushing to buy another Volvo.

I too have some electrical issues that need to be addressed, but to be expected on a car so complex and of the age it is. Mechanically it's sound and a great drive, the electrics will get addressed eventually though!

[Jonathank]

Mine’s an October 06 D5 with 35k on the clock. I bought it a year ago and so far the only problem I’ve had is the CEM problem where everything goes nuts. About £230 to get it fixed if I remember correctly.

I’m the second owner.

[Baxlin]

Originally Posted by Jonathank

Mine’s an October 06 D5 with 35k on the clock. I bought it a year ago and so far the only problem I’ve had is the CEM problem where everything goes nuts. About £230 to get it fixed if I remember correctly.

I’m the second owner.

Hope you have better luck with your very low mileage oil burner than I’ve had with my D3. 2011 C70, with 28500 when I bought it Dec 16, now on 42000, and over £3.5k spent in repairs, all diesel related, apart from one brake calliper at the MoT.

But top down on a fine day, and all (well most, anyway) is forgiven

[zapcity1]

'07 D5 geartronic with 125k miles.

Agreed, it's the most expensive car to run I've ever owned.
New suspension all around, roof hydraulic pipes replaced (£250/pair from Volvo!). Boot lifting ram failed (£350) filling the boot with hydraulic fluid. Tyres don't last long. Alloys buckle at the sight of a pothole (2 replaced already - only £250 each new fom eBay). Driveshafts both replaced.

Great engine and gearbox for cruising. Just normal servicing and ATF fluid changed. No electrical issues as yet touchwood. Dynaudio & retro 6CD superb. Even the satnav is OK with a cheap update disc. SmartTOP roof module never fails to impress either!

But still its a great convertible for no money. No point selling it, as only worth £2.5k at best and looks like a £30k car when polished up.

My 150k mile '59 XC70 in comparision need very little to keep it going, but on a sunny day its always the C70.

[FredGraham]

Going back to the original question, surely I haven't the oldest MK2 C70 currently on the road!!!!!! LOL

[yeoman]

Originally Posted by zapcity1

'07 D5 geartronic with 125k miles.

Agreed, it's the most expensive car to run I've ever owned.
New suspension all around, roof hydraulic pipes replaced (£250/pair from Volvo!). Boot lifting ram failed (£350) filling the boot with hydraulic fluid. Tyres don't last long. Alloys buckle at the sight of a pothole (2 replaced already - only £250 each new fom eBay). Driveshafts both replaced.

Great engine and gearbox for cruising. Just normal servicing and ATF fluid changed. No electrical issues as yet touchwood. Dynaudio & retro 6CD superb. Even the satnav is OK with a cheap update disc. SmartTOP roof module never fails to impress either!

But still its a great convertible for no money. No point selling it, as only worth £2.5k at best and looks like a £30k car when polished up.

My 150k mile '59 XC70 in comparision need very little to keep it going, but on a sunny day its always the C70.

Maybe you can help me. I bought the smart roof Module ( loved it)but have had to remove it as my battery kept drainng flat with it in place.
I have had 2 car electrician look at for any other source of the battery drain.

Once I took the module off, no more car battery problems. Any ideas?