What did you do to your S80/V70/XC70 today? - Page 28

Kev0607 · Jan 4th, 2021, 13:17

My S80 has gone in for its MOT today. Over the weekend, I was checking the lights etc & noticed that one of the front fog lights/spot lights wasn't working. Expecting it to be a bulb, I removed the light & found that the connector at the back of the unit wasn't connected. I can only presume that it wiggled its way off down a bumpy road.

I fitted the connector & the light is working again.

Kev0607 · Jan 5th, 2021, 01:00

My car was MOT'd today. It didn't pass unfortunately (two major defects)... The steering rack boot was torn on the nearside & one of the exhaust hangars was broken. Even though the exhaust wasn't fully secure pre-MOT, I didn't hear/notice any rattling as such. I wouldn't have noticed the steering rack boot, as I haven't been underneath the car for some time. There were no other advisories, apart from the two I've mentioned.

Anyway, I suppose advisories are bound to arise at some point in time & much more can be seen when a vehicle is up on a ramp. All has been fixed now & it cost £70 in total (including the MOT)... That's very reasonable I think.

Kev0607 · Jan 6th, 2021, 22:19

Serviced my car... Oil, oil filter & fuel filter. I'm going to change the pollen filter tomorrow, as it got too dark.

*All Mann filters used
*Mobil Super 3000 oil (5w30) - Meets A5/B5 spec.

simboc2004 · Jan 20th, 2021, 12:04

How did you get on with the pollen filter? I've been putting mine off as I hear it's a nightmare on RHD cars...?

Kev0607 · Jan 20th, 2021, 15:28

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Originally Posted by simboc2004

How did you get on with the pollen filter? I've been putting mine off as I hear it's a nightmare on RHD cars...?

Well, being honest, I still haven't changed it! I had great intention of doing it the day after I changed the oil, but the weather has been awful since & I'm not doing it in torrential rain. My garage is very long, but not wide as such & I find its an easier job do it on the driveway because there's more light being outside & more room to open the passenger door fully.

Its not hard to do really. Watch this video, which shows the filter being changed on a LHD car. Its the same process, except you'd be doing it on the opposite side of the car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AntiTGOQsw0

simboc2004 · Jan 20th, 2021, 16:52

Unfortunately it isn't the same, because to access it on an RHD car there's a lot of electrical gubbins in the way in the passenger footwell that isn't in the passenger footwell of a LHD car... I'm told that most Volvo serviced cars have been modified so that the fixing bolts are fewer and easier to access. I, too, need to do mine outside and I'm definitely waiting for warmer weather!

Christerart · Jan 20th, 2021, 23:36

The 2005 XC70 went in for a MOT - came back out with a PASS and NO advisories.

Kev0607 · Jan 21st, 2021, 12:13

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Originally Posted by simboc2004

Unfortunately it isn't the same, because to access it on an RHD car there's a lot of electrical gubbins in the way in the passenger footwell that isn't in the passenger footwell of a LHD car... I'm told that most Volvo serviced cars have been modified so that the fixing bolts are fewer and easier to access. I, too, need to do mine outside and I'm definitely waiting for warmer weather!

I've changed the pollen filter on my Dad's P3 V70 (57 plate), which is RHD. It was easy & I don't know what "electrical gubbins" you're referring to? Unless, newer models are different, but I don't know about that.

You'd be doing the exact same as shown, but on the other side of the vehicle... as far as I know anyway. Its not complicated, just a bit tight for access & you need room to do it.

Bomster · Jan 21st, 2021, 13:42

MOT for my XC70 today.. passed (just!).

"Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated"

Surprised they passed it with that tbh, especially as it was a council MOT place, but glad they did.

Booked into my local Volvo garage next Thursday to be repaired, when will also be getting the belts done.

Fortunately the boot is being covered under warranty which is a bonus! Glad I did the MOT early as the warranty expires in 10 days time.

reggit · Jan 21st, 2021, 14:11

Bought it a new thermostat assembly, not looking forward to changing it!

Jan 4th, 2021, 13:17	#271
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:04 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	My S80 has gone in for its MOT today. Over the weekend, I was checking the lights etc & noticed that one of the front fog lights/spot lights wasn't working. Expecting it to be a bulb, I removed the light & found that the connector at the back of the unit wasn't connected. I can only presume that it wiggled its way off down a bumpy road. I fitted the connector & the light is working again. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Jan 5th, 2021, 01:00	#272
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:04 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	My car was MOT'd today. It didn't pass unfortunately (two major defects)... The steering rack boot was torn on the nearside & one of the exhaust hangars was broken. Even though the exhaust wasn't fully secure pre-MOT, I didn't hear/notice any rattling as such. I wouldn't have noticed the steering rack boot, as I haven't been underneath the car for some time. There were no other advisories, apart from the two I've mentioned. Anyway, I suppose advisories are bound to arise at some point in time & much more can be seen when a vehicle is up on a ramp. All has been fixed now & it cost £70 in total (including the MOT)... That's very reasonable I think. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Jan 6th, 2021, 22:19	#273
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:04 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Serviced my car... Oil, oil filter & fuel filter. I'm going to change the pollen filter tomorrow, as it got too dark. All Mann filters used Mobil Super 3000 oil (5w30) - Meets A5/B5 spec. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Jan 20th, 2021, 12:04	#274
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	How did you get on with the pollen filter? I've been putting mine off as I hear it's a nightmare on RHD cars...? __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jan 20th, 2021, 16:52	#276
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Unfortunately it isn't the same, because to access it on an RHD car there's a lot of electrical gubbins in the way in the passenger footwell that isn't in the passenger footwell of a LHD car... I'm told that most Volvo serviced cars have been modified so that the fixing bolts are fewer and easier to access. I, too, need to do mine outside and I'm definitely waiting for warmer weather! __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Jan 20th, 2021, 23:36	#277
Christerart VOC Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 09:57 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cambridge	The 2005 XC70 went in for a MOT - came back out with a PASS and NO advisories. __________________ 2008 XC70 D5 Lux Geartronic Polestar, 161K 2005 XC70 D5 SE Geartronic, 203K

Jan 21st, 2021, 13:42	#279
Bomster Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 22:26 Join Date: May 2014 Location: East Anglia	MOT for my XC70 today.. passed (just!). "Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated" Surprised they passed it with that tbh, especially as it was a council MOT place, but glad they did. Booked into my local Volvo garage next Thursday to be repaired, when will also be getting the belts done. Fortunately the boot is being covered under warranty which is a bonus! Glad I did the MOT early as the warranty expires in 10 days time. __________________ Current cars: 2011 Volvo XC70 D5 (205) AWD Auto SE Lux 2010 Renault Clio 200 RS

Jan 21st, 2021, 14:11	#280
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Bought it a new thermostat assembly, not looking forward to changing it! __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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