What to Look For in 2008 XC70 - Page 2

V70Zig · Nov 16th, 2017, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Motorhate

Thanks for all the advice fellas, I picked mine up today. Full service history (last one was in April) all done by a main dealer which was a big plus for me. All the switches appear to work as well as the sat nav, stereo and lights. Drives nice, although the steering feels lighter than my Honda. I've noticed a squeaking coming from the rear which I'm imagining would be a bush or a spring or the way out. Not sure though.

Aside from that, I'm impressed. I got mine for £3990 with 143,000 miles on it. It's hardly done any miles this year but was still serviced in April so I'm assuming that the belts were done as and when they were required.

The rear radius arm bushes seem to last about 70k, so it could be them squeaking (was on mine at around the 70k mark) as yours is on 143k probably been done once and now it's time again ? 4 wheel alignment will be needed after fitting if it is them

Motorhate · Nov 17th, 2017, 17:32

Well I think I've made myself look like a bit of an arse. The "squeaking" was actually the rear load cover. When I test drove it the cover was pulled back and it only started when I pulled over rear compartment.

Model flyer · Nov 20th, 2017, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Motorhate

Thanks for all the advice fellas, I picked mine up today. Full service history (last one was in April) all done by a main dealer which was a big plus for me. All the switches appear to work as well as the sat nav, stereo and lights. Drives nice, although the steering feels lighter than my Honda. I've noticed a squeaking coming from the rear which I'm imagining would be a bush or a spring or the way out. Not sure though.

Aside from that, I'm impressed. I got mine for £3990 with 143,000 miles on it. It's hardly done any miles this year but was still serviced in April so I'm assuming that the belts were done as and when they were required.

Don't assume anything re the belts. If they go you cold end up with 1 1\2 tons of scrap !
Any Volvo dealer should be able to check on their system if they have been changed by Volvo.

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Motorhate New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 10:38 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London / Kent	Well I think I've made myself look like a bit of an arse. The "squeaking" was actually the rear load cover. When I test drove it the cover was pulled back and it only started when I pulled over rear compartment.

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