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Aug 31st, 2019, 09:37 | #1 |
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Looking for V70 with cloth seats. Which has best MPG?
Hello,
I used to have an 04 D5 which I loved and could always get 58mpg driven carefully. I had to get rid of it cos the slave cylinder rubbers went, a few pence to replace, but would have cost over £1000 because some idiot decided to put the slave cylinder inside the bellhousing so we couldn't touch it!! Grrrrr Plus I never used it much either. I miss the old gal. It had 140k on the clock and looked and drove like new. I have been out of touch since then with volvos and I even hear tell ford put their stinky engines in them at some point! I would like a decent V70 that will genuinely do 50mpg+ so which variation should I be looking for these days? Reliability is also very important as are cloth seats. Many thanks guys I know you'll come up trumps. Cheers. |
Aug 31st, 2019, 20:52 | #2 |
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I have a set of cloth seats which would be a start ...
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Sep 2nd, 2019, 12:31 | #3 |
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Really you want a pre DPF D5.
Autos are quite long lived mostly, but I prefer the manual for out and out economy. |
Sep 3rd, 2019, 06:31 | #4 |
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Which year is pre DPF? They all seem few and far between these days with less than 150k...many showing 200+. I wish I had never got rid of mine in hindsight
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Sep 3rd, 2019, 06:32 | #5 |
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The Euro 3 engines have no DPF. These have a black engine cover and are badged as a D5, with 163bhp. The Euro 4 engines came in around mid 2005 if I remember rightly, but of course there might be a late registered Euro 3 engine, or some dealers getting early Euro 4's. Best bet is to just open the bonnet and look at the engine cover for the clue! |
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Sep 4th, 2019, 14:44 | #7 | |
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What about the later 1.6d V70, which still seems to have good mpg amazingly, is this a good buy? |
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Sep 6th, 2019, 20:57 | #8 |
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I would think the 1.6 is ok provided you only want to use the car. I think it'd be a bit asthmatic for towing or heavy loads. The 2.0 is a decent compromise.
The old Euro 3 D5 is by far the best engine in these IMO. You can find facelift Eu3 cars if you look around. |
Sep 6th, 2019, 21:20 | #9 |
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Just bought a 125k V50 S D DrivE...what a lovely car at only £1900 (wanted £2200) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V50...e/143374494229
Lovely genuine guy and 3hr drive home faultless apart from a very slight body rumble at 65. Not front wheels as nothing through steering so may be back wheels or tyres need balancing. Looks and drives almost new. Stop/Start was a bonus. Few issues you might wish to comment on: Only 1 remote key. Where to get spares? Apart from the obvious oil and filter change what else should I be aware of to ensure going forward its sweet as? Thanks. |
Sep 6th, 2019, 21:32 | #10 |
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Oh how to get Volvo History for the vehicle?
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