Service Issues: - spares and repairs or return to dealer? - Page 2

Simmy · Sep 8th, 2023, 23:14

2005 v70s don't normally suffer with dim problems but there is always a first time.

The Thong · Sep 10th, 2023, 21:45

Don’t forget…. It’s 18yo do anything is possible

TT

Simmy · Sep 10th, 2023, 22:07

dim failure seemed to cease after they stopped using lead free solder on the circuit boards this solder was a big problem on all kinds of electrical components not just the car industries.

abdiel · Sep 11th, 2023, 00:44

I bought my 2005 V70 SE 2.4i 170ps auto with over 279,000 warranted miles on the clock, sight unseen via facepalm. BUT, I had done a bit of homework on the seller after seeing the car for sale before committing myself! I already knew before travelling to the other side of the Country to pick the car that I was dealing with a genuine Volvo enthusiast who was honest & trustworthy!
42 months later, apart from Service items, I have had to replace the battery and that is all! This car cost me the princely sum of £ 995.00 plus two train tickets to Warrington @ £120 total ( I never go anywhere without SWMBO!). The moral of the story is: Do some homework before committing yourself to a purchase and never, repeat never, fall in love with a car! There will always be another.

Sep 10th, 2023, 21:45	#12
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Don’t forget…. It’s 18yo do anything is possible TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Sep 8th, 2023, 23:14	#11
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	2005 v70s don't normally suffer with dim problems but there is always a first time.

Sep 10th, 2023, 22:07	#13
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	dim failure seemed to cease after they stopped using lead free solder on the circuit boards this solder was a big problem on all kinds of electrical components not just the car industries.

Sep 11th, 2023, 00:44	#14
abdiel VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:02 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Further North than the Back of Beyond	I bought my 2005 V70 SE 2.4i 170ps auto with over 279,000 warranted miles on the clock, sight unseen via facepalm. BUT, I had done a bit of homework on the seller after seeing the car for sale before committing myself! I already knew before travelling to the other side of the Country to pick the car that I was dealing with a genuine Volvo enthusiast who was honest & trustworthy! 42 months later, apart from Service items, I have had to replace the battery and that is all! This car cost me the princely sum of £ 995.00 plus two train tickets to Warrington @ £120 total ( I never go anywhere without SWMBO!). The moral of the story is: Do some homework before committing yourself to a purchase and never, repeat never, fall in love with a car! There will always be another.

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