Potential V70 purchase

Phil000 · Oct 20th, 2018, 20:51

Hi all

I am considering going to view a 2008(57) V70 2.4D SE Geartronic.

Basically just looking for for anything I should be aware of/looking out for.

One thing I'm a bit worried about - I'm assuming it will have a DPF? I do mainly short journeys, 5 mile commute etc. Is this going to cause an issue most probably?

At what miles/year should the timing belt have been changed (or should be changed)?

Is the geartronic gearbox problematic in general?

Anything else I should look out for or should know would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

FollowingGhosts · Oct 20th, 2018, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil000

Hi all

I am considering going to view a 2008(57) V70 2.4D SE Geartronic.

Basically just looking for for anything I should be aware of/looking out for.

One thing I'm a bit worried about - I'm assuming it will have a DPF? I do mainly short journeys, 5 mile commute etc. Is this going to cause an issue most probably?

At what miles/year should the timing belt have been changed (or should be changed)?

Is the geartronic gearbox problematic in general?

Anything else I should look out for or should know would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

I have a similar aged S80, with the 2.4 and geartronic.

Timing belt is 108k, Aux belts are 54k. Aux belts fail and eat timing belts which is less than ideal.

Geartronic fluid is lifetime according to Volvo but really benefits from being changed, not a hugely expensive job and can be done at home if you have the inclination. Make sure gears are engaging and shifting smoothly, there shouldn't be any bangs or judders as you slip it into gear.

Re: DPF, it'll need a good run from time to time to allow regens to occur. Your MPG will not be great either. Big car not really getting that much chance to get going etc. My MPG doing that is in the low 30s.

Phil000 · Oct 20th, 2018, 21:42

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Originally Posted by FollowingGhosts

I have a similar aged S80, with the 2.4 and geartronic.

Timing belt is 108k, Aux belts are 54k. Aux belts fail and eat timing belts which is less than ideal.

Geartronic fluid is lifetime according to Volvo but really benefits from being changed, not a hugely expensive job and can be done at home if you have the inclination. Make sure gears are engaging and shifting smoothly, there shouldn't be any bangs or judders as you slip it into gear.

Re: DPF, it'll need a good run from time to time to allow regens to occur. Your MPG will not be great either. Big car not really getting that much chance to get going etc. My MPG doing that is in the low 30s.

Thanks for the reply, appreciated.

So at around 70k I'd need to see a receipt for an aux belt at least.

Yes, I'm struggling to find a big family estate, diesel or petrol that will get me half decent MPG on short runs, without me potentially having big DPF/diesel related bills
£5-£6k

Thanks again

Peter86 · Oct 20th, 2018, 22:19

Your local volvo dealer should be able to tell you the timing belt change, I did it with mine and they were more than happy to help. Mines 108,000 or 10 years if I remember correctly so if that's 2008 MY it should have been done recently. Maybe it's due and they don't want to pay hence the sale.
Check the auto box for erratic gear changes when driving.

tommyweaves · Oct 20th, 2018, 23:24

Get an electric car. Or a P2 V70 with LPG. 5 mile commutes will mess up a modern diesel.

Tatsfield · Oct 21st, 2018, 10:41

Phil, the OP, wants a big car for short local mileage and he's looking at a V70 at between £5-6K so there's nothing likely to be available as an electric car like that in that price range. For strictly local mileage he'd be better off with a petrol engine as a diesel will not give him much advantage in fuel consumption for that sort of use and with the age of car he's likely to get, he may well have DPF regeneration problems. Finding one with an LPG conversion already fitted will not be as easy as finding a straight petrol engine V70. Also a 2008 D5 will now need a replacement timing belt and associated running gear so it is likely that he will be looking at a highly necessary high price service immediately. I think he's looking at a great car but not the right one for his needs, if I understand him correctly.

tommyweaves · Oct 21st, 2018, 10:56

Tatsfield, that's kind of the point I'm making! Little journeys with good economy suits an electric car like the Nissan Leaf, which is surprisingly large, and works as a good size family car. As that's not going to be in budget the another option to get low fuel bills is LPG, factory or retro-fit makes no odds. If it MUST be a V70 then petrol is the more suitable option, unfortunately that's near impossible to find in a P3 without going down the T6 route.

As you suggest, the car Phil is thinking of is nice, but the wrong application!

If he's set on a Volvo V70 for £5k to £6k the best option is a P2 petrol or Euro3 non-DPF D5. Or get a newer petrol Mondeo!

Phil000 · Oct 21st, 2018, 11:19

Thanks all!

Good points made, multiple people on forums keep advising that deisel is not the way to go for my usage, so I'll start looking at petrol more now. It definitely doesn't have to be a V70 or even a Volvo, just something big enough for a family, dog and all the stuff associated with that!
Tying to find something of that size in a petrol with decent MPG is proving difficult!

Thankyou

volvocat · Oct 21st, 2018, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Phil000

Thanks all!

Good points made, multiple people on forums keep advising that deisel is not the way to go for my usage, so I'll start looking at petrol more now. It definitely doesn't have to be a V70 or even a Volvo, just something big enough for a family, dog and all the stuff associated with that!
Tying to find something of that size in a petrol with decent MPG is proving difficult!

Thankyou

Is this big enough?!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-V...-/173540602087

Phil000 · Oct 21st, 2018, 11:49

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Originally Posted by volvocat

Is this big enough?!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-V...-/173540602087

Haha yep.

Anything to worry about with 90k+ on these petrol engines?
Know nothing about LPG, I'll have to have a read up

Cheers

Oct 20th, 2018, 20:51	#1
Phil000 New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2018 15:33 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nottingham	Potential V70 purchase Hi all I am considering going to view a 2008(57) V70 2.4D SE Geartronic. Basically just looking for for anything I should be aware of/looking out for. One thing I'm a bit worried about - I'm assuming it will have a DPF? I do mainly short journeys, 5 mile commute etc. Is this going to cause an issue most probably? At what miles/year should the timing belt have been changed (or should be changed)? Is the geartronic gearbox problematic in general? Anything else I should look out for or should know would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

Oct 20th, 2018, 22:19	#4
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Your local volvo dealer should be able to tell you the timing belt change, I did it with mine and they were more than happy to help. Mines 108,000 or 10 years if I remember correctly so if that's 2008 MY it should have been done recently. Maybe it's due and they don't want to pay hence the sale. Check the auto box for erratic gear changes when driving. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Oct 21st, 2018, 10:41	#6
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Phil, the OP, wants a big car for short local mileage and he's looking at a V70 at between £5-6K so there's nothing likely to be available as an electric car like that in that price range. For strictly local mileage he'd be better off with a petrol engine as a diesel will not give him much advantage in fuel consumption for that sort of use and with the age of car he's likely to get, he may well have DPF regeneration problems. Finding one with an LPG conversion already fitted will not be as easy as finding a straight petrol engine V70. Also a 2008 D5 will now need a replacement timing belt and associated running gear so it is likely that he will be looking at a highly necessary high price service immediately. I think he's looking at a great car but not the right one for his needs, if I understand him correctly. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Oct 21st, 2018, 10:56	#7
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	Tatsfield, that's kind of the point I'm making! Little journeys with good economy suits an electric car like the Nissan Leaf, which is surprisingly large, and works as a good size family car. As that's not going to be in budget the another option to get low fuel bills is LPG, factory or retro-fit makes no odds. If it MUST be a V70 then petrol is the more suitable option, unfortunately that's near impossible to find in a P3 without going down the T6 route. As you suggest, the car Phil is thinking of is nice, but the wrong application! If he's set on a Volvo V70 for £5k to £6k the best option is a P2 petrol or Euro3 non-DPF D5. Or get a newer petrol Mondeo! Last edited by tommyweaves; Oct 21st, 2018 at 11:03.

Oct 20th, 2018, 23:24	#5
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	Get an electric car. Or a P2 V70 with LPG. 5 mile commutes will mess up a modern diesel.

Oct 21st, 2018, 11:19	#8
Phil000 New Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2018 15:33 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nottingham	Thanks all! Good points made, multiple people on forums keep advising that deisel is not the way to go for my usage, so I'll start looking at petrol more now. It definitely doesn't have to be a V70 or even a Volvo, just something big enough for a family, dog and all the stuff associated with that! Tying to find something of that size in a petrol with decent MPG is proving difficult! Thankyou

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