Volvo V70 XLT 10v Auto Petrol Estate 1999 on Ebay

Scruff0372 · Aug 1st, 2020, 17:27

Not happy about this but my V70 has just failed its MOT, bit too much for me to do and I'm not doing many miles so its just gone on Ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114333465288

Alpine · Aug 2nd, 2020, 22:51

they are pretty minor issues to fix, just a tyre, a hose and a gaiter, and handbrake adjustment. The insecure exhaust back box is common, hanger bracket is here, £11 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S60...-/362635916556

RollingThunder · Aug 3rd, 2020, 09:41

I agree, not much to do there! Barely run in too at 125k !!! Fix it

john.wigley · Aug 3rd, 2020, 11:02

Another vote in favour! I bought my near identical car four years ago with a few months MOT left to run. Guess what; it required attention to the hand-brake and rear exhaust hanger. As 'Alpine' says, these are very common issues on this model.

I don't know how much yours will make without an MOT, 'Scruff0372', but as a guide, the dealer was asking £700 for my 118k car. I said that I would meet the screen price if he would put a year's ticket on it. He declined, but immediately offered me the car as a 'trade sale' for £550. We shook, and I drove it home. Four years and 12k later, it is running well and has required only very minor repairs in addition to routine servicing.

I'd keep it!

Regards, John.

eternal optimist · Aug 3rd, 2020, 12:16

That looks like a great buy for someone.

Scruff0372 · Aug 17th, 2020, 08:54

Been having so many timewaters on ebay.
However Ive had a message about a 6 month MOT extension due to Covid but not sure if this still applies if if vehicle has failed when taken for MOT.
Anyone know?

griston64 · Aug 17th, 2020, 09:02

Did she sell for the second time ?

Scruff0372 · Aug 17th, 2020, 09:14

Still a couple of days left but now unsure whether the MOT is valid or not.

griston64 · Aug 17th, 2020, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scruff0372

Still a couple of days left but now unsure whether the MOT is valid or not.

The MOT extension is void if your car fails the MOT prior to the extension date

Scruff0372 · Aug 17th, 2020, 12:52

Thats what I was thinking. Ah well, thanks for the info.

Aug 2nd, 2020, 22:51	#2
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	they are pretty minor issues to fix, just a tyre, a hose and a gaiter, and handbrake adjustment. The insecure exhaust back box is common, hanger bracket is here, £11 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S60...-/362635916556 __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Aug 3rd, 2020, 09:41	#3
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 10:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	I agree, not much to do there! Barely run in too at 125k !!! Fix it __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Aug 3rd, 2020, 11:02	#4
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 17:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Another vote in favour! I bought my near identical car four years ago with a few months MOT left to run. Guess what; it required attention to the hand-brake and rear exhaust hanger. As 'Alpine' says, these are very common issues on this model. I don't know how much yours will make without an MOT, 'Scruff0372', but as a guide, the dealer was asking £700 for my 118k car. I said that I would meet the screen price if he would put a year's ticket on it. He declined, but immediately offered me the car as a 'trade sale' for £550. We shook, and I drove it home. Four years and 12k later, it is running well and has required only very minor repairs in addition to routine servicing. I'd keep it! Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

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griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:17 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Did she sell for the second time ? __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

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Aug 3rd, 2020, 12:16	#5
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:55 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	That looks like a great buy for someone.

Aug 17th, 2020, 08:54	#6
Scruff0372 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Stafford	Been having so many timewaters on ebay. However Ive had a message about a 6 month MOT extension due to Covid but not sure if this still applies if if vehicle has failed when taken for MOT. Anyone know?

Aug 17th, 2020, 09:14	#8
Scruff0372 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Stafford	Still a couple of days left but now unsure whether the MOT is valid or not.

Aug 17th, 2020, 12:52	#10
Scruff0372 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Stafford	Thats what I was thinking. Ah well, thanks for the info.

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