V70 2.0D Ocean Race Edition

McSi · Jul 19th, 2022, 11:23

Hi, I have seen a V70 2.0d Ocean Race Edition for sale which I am interested in but it has 230k miles... Should I take a look or run the other way? I am waiting for info on any service history...

XC90Mk1 · Jul 19th, 2022, 12:05

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Originally Posted by McSi

Hi, I have seen a V70 2.0d Ocean Race Edition for sale which I am interested in but it has 230k miles... Should I take a look or run the other way? I am waiting for info on any service history...

If it is fully serviced then it could have life in it. Don’t forget that you will have exceeded all its life design and as such all fluids will need to be binned and refilled/flushed. The bearings and belts etc will be end of life etc.

My Volvo is very much a hobby for me so changing power steering fluid is a £20 job, gearbox oil £100, AOC pump and filter £50. Coolant and cambelt cost me £250 genuine go include water pump and coolant.

If you buy it and then put it into a garage for those works alone it’s likely a 4 figure bill. If you don’t do it and the steering rack fails that’s a four figure bill.

If it has all its history and is in good condition then go for it if you are handy with the spanner’s. If you don’t want to work on it yourself then I would personally give it a mis…

Tannaton · Jul 19th, 2022, 12:27

I personally wouldn't be too worried about a V70 with 230k on it, assuming it stands well and has good history.

However I would have a very strong preference for one with a 5 cylinder Volvo engine - 2.4d or D5 - not the 2.0D 4 cylinder Ford/PSA engine. The 2.0D is not a bad engine and it's not unusual to see them with 200k+ on, but there aren't as robust as the Volvo units and this extends to ancillary components like starter motors, alternators etc.

griston64 · Jul 19th, 2022, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

I personally wouldn't be too worried about a V70 with 230k on it, assuming it stands well and has good history.

However I would have a very strong preference for one with a 5 cylinder Volvo engine - 2.4d or D5 - not the 2.0D 4 cylinder Ford/PSA engine. The 2.0D is not a bad engine and it's not unusual to see them with 200k+ on, but there aren't as robust as the Volvo units and this extends to ancillary components like starter motors, alternators etc.

Could this one possibly be the 2.0 D3 which was also 5 pot ?

monkeh · Jul 21st, 2022, 09:51

If its the 2.0d PSA engine have a look at Alan Howatts channel on YouTube.
He gives a few pointers on what happens on these 2.0 diesel engines at certain mileages (taxi fleet maintenance).

Sotosound · Jul 22nd, 2022, 08:35

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Originally Posted by McSi

Hi, I have seen a V70 2.0d Ocean Race Edition for sale which I am interested in but it has 230k miles... Should I take a look or run the other way? I am waiting for info on any service history...

What year is it?

Also, is it on ebay or Autotrader or similar?

If so, are you able to share a link to the ad?

We can then help a but more.

simboc2004 · Jul 22nd, 2022, 11:11

The 2012 metallic blue V70 Ocen Race Edition was listed as a D3, so 5 cylinder I would think at that time?

Tannaton · Jul 22nd, 2022, 13:52

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Originally Posted by griston64

Could this one possibly be the 2.0 D3 which was also 5 pot ?

If it's badged 2.0D then it's the 4-cylinder Ford/PSA engine. D3 badged then it's the Volvo 5 cylinder.

simboc2004 · Jul 23rd, 2022, 12:41

They weren't selling the 2.0D in 2012. Garages often get confused and describe the cars they are selling as 2.0D when they are 5 pot diesels - and vice versa. When I was looking for my car I told one garage that the car they were selling was actually a 2.0D Ford/PSA engine and they weren't happy...

not exactly hard to check by searching online using the registration number (or better VIN number if you can get it) - or just look under the bonnet and count the injectors... lol

Sotosound · Jul 24th, 2022, 08:49

Has @McSi lost interest?

Jul 19th, 2022, 11:23	#1
McSi New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2022 14:13 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Swindon	V70 2.0D Ocean Race Edition Hi, I have seen a V70 2.0d Ocean Race Edition for sale which I am interested in but it has 230k miles... Should I take a look or run the other way? I am waiting for info on any service history...

Jul 19th, 2022, 12:27	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I personally wouldn't be too worried about a V70 with 230k on it, assuming it stands well and has good history. However I would have a very strong preference for one with a 5 cylinder Volvo engine - 2.4d or D5 - not the 2.0D 4 cylinder Ford/PSA engine. The 2.0D is not a bad engine and it's not unusual to see them with 200k+ on, but there aren't as robust as the Volvo units and this extends to ancillary components like starter motors, alternators etc. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jul 21st, 2022, 09:51	#5
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 10:10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	If its the 2.0d PSA engine have a look at Alan Howatts channel on YouTube. He gives a few pointers on what happens on these 2.0 diesel engines at certain mileages (taxi fleet maintenance). __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec.

Jul 22nd, 2022, 11:11	#7
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 08:38 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	The 2012 metallic blue V70 Ocen Race Edition was listed as a D3, so 5 cylinder I would think at that time? __________________ 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.

Jul 23rd, 2022, 12:41	#9
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 08:38 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	They weren't selling the 2.0D in 2012. Garages often get confused and describe the cars they are selling as 2.0D when they are 5 pot diesels - and vice versa. When I was looking for my car I told one garage that the car they were selling was actually a 2.0D Ford/PSA engine and they weren't happy... not exactly hard to check by searching online using the registration number (or better VIN number if you can get it) - or just look under the bonnet and count the injectors... lol __________________ 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.

Jul 24th, 2022, 08:49	#10
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:18 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	Has @McSi lost interest?

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