V70: General - Volvo Warranty - Good Buy???

100K+ · Oct 20th, 2014, 10:12

In the New Year I'm taking delivery of a new V70 D5 Manual.
I'm considering taking the £500 three year service contract and also the Volvo extended warranty.
I had a P1 (Audi 5 pot diesel) which needed a replacement top engine and diesel pump when the timing belt snapped at 75K and currently run two P2's, a 237K T5,which has never been a pick of bother and a 90k V70 AWD R. Both had Volvo extended warranty, which saved me a fortune on the R (New bevel gear, Dual mass flywheel, clutch, two 4C suspension struts and various sensors)
The more complex the car the more appears to go wrong and cost more to replace
I expect to do approx. 10k/year so new car warranty will age expire before mileage.

Comments/ suggestions appreciated

Cheers

Bob

Model flyer · Oct 22nd, 2014, 12:30

It appears you have answered your own question . If I bought my Volvos new new and had those expenses in the first three years as you have I would be disappointed to say the least . I buy mine at around 3 to 5 years old and have never had a big problem so the expensive faults have probably been fixed ,fingers crossed. For £500 when buying a new car its not a lot more for the extended peace of mind .

100K+ · Oct 23rd, 2014, 17:47

Sorry, I have not explained myself well at all and English is my first language lol.

In my opinion, If I was buying a "new" V70 T5 I doubt I would splash for an extended warrantee - nothing goes wrong.
My AWD R is a lot more complicated and the warranty saved me a packet.

The question I suppose I should have asked is - Are there any weaknesses in the V70 D5's which would make a warranty a sound investment if keeping the car beyond 5 years. I know P2's well but P3 are new to me.

Cheers

Bob

Model flyer · Oct 28th, 2014, 09:37

Just my opinion but I don't think the p3 are quite as good quality as the p2 cars. The p3 has been around now for a few years so should be sorted and as reliable as any decent car. The D5 engine is a strong unit albeit a bit agricultural sounding in the P3 ? The P2 was much quieter.Also the fuel consumption is poorer compared to the P2. Main other grumble seems to be auto box problems . My sons 2009/10 model is not the best gear change ,he complains of the usual hesitancy around 3rd gear. I am running a 2007/8 P3 D5SE Lux manual. It has 104k and still drives like a much newer car with no problems.
I don't think £500 ,when buying a new model is a lot to pay for peace of mind but why not shop around and try to get it included in the deal . If you don't ask ?

tt82 · Oct 28th, 2014, 09:49

My car will be hitting it's 5th year anniversary next month. I would have loved to renew the Volvo Selekt Warranty last year but didn't have the £750 and as it was already over 100,000miles it wasn't elegible. As it is, it's been faultless this year!

The previous year I did have both front suspension top mounts replaced, an electric window control unit, rear windscreen wiper one way valve (didn't make a difference in the end) and IIRC, a new BLIS mirror fitted under warranty.

100K+ · Oct 28th, 2014, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model flyer

I don't think £500 ,when buying a new model is a lot to pay for peace of mind but why not shop around and try to get it included in the deal . If you don't ask ?

Have already got the real thick end of £10K discount......can't be greedy else I'll have to take the car to Yorkshire to be serviced.....

Cheers

Bob

H20 VOLVO · Oct 30th, 2014, 21:28

Take the extended warranty, but, do it at 2.5yrs. Why pay best part of 500 up front, for something which doesn't kick in until after 3 years later.

As you know, you can add it at any time prior to 3 years/60k being reached. I think for what I was quoted, it was cheap and worth it.

Boatie · Oct 30th, 2014, 22:03

I've just received the offer to extend the warranty on my 2011 (MY12) V70 D3 for a 4th year/60,000 for £395. or 4th year/80,000 for £445. By comparison Warranty Direct want £376 (not sure of their mileage limit) The benefits under the Volvo offer are somewhat better and the claims procedure more straightforward.

Since I've had well over £2000 worth of warranty work carried out on the Driver Alert System in recent months I'll e spending £395.

Frank

100K+ · Oct 31st, 2014, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by H20 VOLVO

As you know, you can add it at any time prior to 3 years/60k being reached. I think for what I was quoted, it was cheap and worth it.

Good point I'd forgotten that..

Cheers

Bob

Oct 20th, 2014, 10:12	#1
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:50 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Volvo Warranty - Good Buy??? In the New Year I'm taking delivery of a new V70 D5 Manual. I'm considering taking the £500 three year service contract and also the Volvo extended warranty. I had a P1 (Audi 5 pot diesel) which needed a replacement top engine and diesel pump when the timing belt snapped at 75K and currently run two P2's, a 237K T5,which has never been a pick of bother and a 90k V70 AWD R. Both had Volvo extended warranty, which saved me a fortune on the R (New bevel gear, Dual mass flywheel, clutch, two 4C suspension struts and various sensors) The more complex the car the more appears to go wrong and cost more to replace I expect to do approx. 10k/year so new car warranty will age expire before mileage. Comments/ suggestions appreciated Cheers Bob

Oct 22nd, 2014, 12:30	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	It appears you have answered your own question . If I bought my Volvos new new and had those expenses in the first three years as you have I would be disappointed to say the least . I buy mine at around 3 to 5 years old and have never had a big problem so the expensive faults have probably been fixed ,fingers crossed. For £500 when buying a new car its not a lot more for the extended peace of mind . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Oct 28th, 2014, 09:37	#4
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Just my opinion but I don't think the p3 are quite as good quality as the p2 cars. The p3 has been around now for a few years so should be sorted and as reliable as any decent car. The D5 engine is a strong unit albeit a bit agricultural sounding in the P3 ? The P2 was much quieter.Also the fuel consumption is poorer compared to the P2. Main other grumble seems to be auto box problems . My sons 2009/10 model is not the best gear change ,he complains of the usual hesitancy around 3rd gear. I am running a 2007/8 P3 D5SE Lux manual. It has 104k and still drives like a much newer car with no problems. I don't think £500 ,when buying a new model is a lot to pay for peace of mind but why not shop around and try to get it included in the deal . If you don't ask ? __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Oct 28th, 2014, 09:49	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	My car will be hitting it's 5th year anniversary next month. I would have loved to renew the Volvo Selekt Warranty last year but didn't have the £750 and as it was already over 100,000miles it wasn't elegible. As it is, it's been faultless this year! The previous year I did have both front suspension top mounts replaced, an electric window control unit, rear windscreen wiper one way valve (didn't make a difference in the end) and IIRC, a new BLIS mirror fitted under warranty. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 23rd, 2014, 17:47	#3
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:50 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Sorry, I have not explained myself well at all and English is my first language lol. In my opinion, If I was buying a "new" V70 T5 I doubt I would splash for an extended warrantee - nothing goes wrong. My AWD R is a lot more complicated and the warranty saved me a packet. The question I suppose I should have asked is - Are there any weaknesses in the V70 D5's which would make a warranty a sound investment if keeping the car beyond 5 years. I know P2's well but P3 are new to me. Cheers Bob

Oct 30th, 2014, 21:28	#7
H20 VOLVO Senior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2018 14:08 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yorkshire	Take the extended warranty, but, do it at 2.5yrs. Why pay best part of 500 up front, for something which doesn't kick in until after 3 years later. As you know, you can add it at any time prior to 3 years/60k being reached. I think for what I was quoted, it was cheap and worth it.

Oct 30th, 2014, 22:03	#8
Boatie Master Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	I've just received the offer to extend the warranty on my 2011 (MY12) V70 D3 for a 4th year/60,000 for £395. or 4th year/80,000 for £445. By comparison Warranty Direct want £376 (not sure of their mileage limit) The benefits under the Volvo offer are somewhat better and the claims procedure more straightforward. Since I've had well over £2000 worth of warranty work carried out on the Driver Alert System in recent months I'll e spending £395. Frank

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