Volvo S60 D5 SE Manual (Dec 2002 1st reg). BARGAIN

[MonkeyMatt]

I need to sell my S60 as I’m moving to a Volvo estate because I need to load space and I’m keen to shift it quickly so I don’t have major issues with insuring 2 cars etc. I’m prepared to offer this at a suitably attractive price to achieve this. The usual common faults of intercooler and DIM addressed within the last few months. I have used to car for 90% motorway miles.

Mileage: 133k
MOT: 26th May 2013 with no advisories. It only needed a pair of wipers.
Tax: Expired end June 2012 (can be taxed at your expense as I still have the car insured).
The usual SE spec:
• leather, premium sound system (CD changer), all eclectic windows/mirrors etc.
• Electric adjustable driver’s seat.
• Auto wipers

Service History
Mileage Date
21 28/3/2003 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
2919 24/5/2003 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
11721 17/12/2003 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
21698 22/12/2004 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
35381 22/11/2005 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
46735 27/11/2006 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
61266 25/10/2007 Volvo Dealer (Slater, Conway)
73896 29/8/2008 Independent/DIY – missing stamp
91526 3/7/2009 Independent – stamped
111751 12/4/2011 Independent – stamped
125343 16/03/2012 Volvo specialist (Paul Wenlock Volvo Specialist Ltd)– inc reconditioned turbo

Other maintenance points
• All tyres are in good or excellent condition and have branded tyres, not cheap generic type.
• Front brake pads and suspension link rod replaced 30/01/12
• Turbo – replaced 16/3/2012 Volvo specialist (Paul Wenlock Volvo Specialist Ltd)

These Volvos suffer a few common issues (as you’re probably aware), which have been dealt with already on this vehicle. These include:
• Intercooler – replaced 1/5/2012 Volvo specialist (Paul Wenlock Volvo Specialist Ltd)
• Dashboard cluster (DIM) failure – repaired and has 18 months of the warranty remaining.

Bad bits
• The idle is just slightly imperfect – not bad, but not amazing. Not sure if this is standard D5 or the early stages of something like an injector needing replacement or a vacuum engine mount. I haven’t investigated yet as it‘s so minor. When driven, the car and engine is super smooth and pulls perfectly. This is likely to be a non-issue, but I’d rather mention it now rather than later. How are other peoples – D5s @ tickover?
• Front near side fog lense has been broken by a stone. The light doesn’t work but it would be easy to replace if you deemed necessary.
• Heated driver’s seat doesn’t work. Again this never worked during my ownership (I’m personally not a fan of heated seats) and I’ve not investigated the cause. It could be just a fuse, or it could be the heater element itself. Best to assume the worst case.
• There is slight paint peel on the front bumper – see photo.
• The button on the radio to select different sources can ‘jump’ through a couple of selections at a time, but you can always reach all options. Very very minor, but worthy of a mention.

I live in Shropshire (TF11) nr Telford/ Jct 12 M6, however I work Monday-Wednesday in Bucks (Amersham) and also travel to Reading in that period, so if you’re close to these areas I could attend your house for any inspection and/or agree a sale. I will not do any deals in car parks or motorways services.

In the interest of securing a very quick sale, I’m only looking for £1000. For a D5 in good condition with all the major issues resolved, nr FSH and only 133k miles this represents a bargain.

Any takers before I stick it on ebay for a 3 day auction?

Photos to follow....

[MonkeyMatt]

Photos here http://photobucket.com/MHS60


Just remembered, I get the 'alarm service required' error when 1st started, but it clears immediately. From the forum I gather this relates to the battery within the alarm siren and would require replacement of alarm siren, but I don't really see the point TBH as it doesn't affect the car.

[david_940]

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[paulplom]

definately a bargain

[MonkeyMatt]

Now Sold.