2004 V70R for sale - needs work

Donald Thomson · Mar 4th, 2019, 13:03

Flash Green V70R Geartronic 2004 for sale. Glasgow.

It's had a full Volvo service history with manufacturers parts throughout but has now passed the point of maintenance costs I'm willing to bear. In need of new rear bushes, front brake hoses, a nearside front drop link replacement, steering rack is leaking and there is a loose wiring connection to a front accelerometer.

Parts costs aren't too bad but the labour costs at Volvo put the repairs above what I'm happy to pay. It's got a mileage of 110,000 and has been a brilliant car for the past 12 years I've had it. If I had a workshop and tools I might have tried the work myself!

The engine and gearbox have been running fine, DEM was replaced 3 years ago and the front Active Chassis shocks were replaced last year. Other niggles include drivers heated seat not working, satnav software not working and a couple of scratches on the bodywork.

The MOT is up in a couple of weeks and I've been offered a trade in value that is OK but doesn't reflect the car it is. If someone is willing to put the work in themselves to bring the car up to scratch or is looking for a source of spares I'd rather the car went to someone who understands what V70Rs are!

Looking for anything above £1500 otherwise look out for it at one of the auctions in Glasgow in a week or two.

ThorV70 · Mar 4th, 2019, 16:04

I might be tempted. Could the car be viewed in Glasgow this week? I could view at anytime as I'm on holiday this week.

reggit · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:32

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Originally Posted by ThorV70

I might be tempted. Could the car be viewed in Glasgow this week? I could view at anytime as I'm on holiday this week.

Please buy it to remove the temptation for me as I don’t really have time to fettle a car on top of everything else o have to do.

Donald Thomson · Mar 4th, 2019, 19:03

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Originally Posted by ThorV70

I might be tempted. Could the car be viewed in Glasgow this week? I could view at anytime as I'm on holiday this week.

Not a problem. I'm around for the next couple of days. PM me with a phone number or email address.

Donald Thomson · Mar 4th, 2019, 19:23

Danny,

I haven't enough posts to reply to your pm - sorry. The car is fine to drive and the MOT is up on the 20th March. If you pm me with a phone number or email address I can give you more details.

regards

Donald

ThorV70 · Mar 4th, 2019, 19:45

Hi Donald sent you a pm to my original post. Can you let me have the reg number, I could view Tuesday or Wednesday?

Gulfb · Mar 5th, 2019, 17:03

Afternoon Donald,
Have a wanted post running for a V70r so would love to take this on.
Can transfer or happy to travel up with cash just let me know what works best.
Thanks Andrew.

mrc1501 · Mar 6th, 2019, 00:41

Wow, seems like a bargain to me at that price. Has the timing belt and water pump been replaced recently. Looking for a Flash myself........
Sling it on ebay and let people bid for it

Gulfb · Mar 6th, 2019, 17:11

Well in for a penny in for a pound as they say!
Cannot send a pm as I have less than 30 posts but quite happy to openly offer to pay £1,850. Can collect Thursday or Friday otherwise I am away for five days hence this message.
Do let me know your thoughts.

mrc1501 · Mar 7th, 2019, 00:11

How bad is the steering rack leak. Is it dripping or just wet around a joint. Would this need to be done prior to a new mot.

Mar 4th, 2019, 16:04	#2
ThorV70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 14:35 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newcastle	I might be tempted. Could the car be viewed in Glasgow this week? I could view at anytime as I'm on holiday this week. Last edited by ThorV70; Mar 4th, 2019 at 16:19. Reason: Additional info

Mar 6th, 2019, 00:41	#8
mrc1501 Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley Lancashire	Wow, seems like a bargain to me at that price. Has the timing belt and water pump been replaced recently. Looking for a Flash myself........ Sling it on ebay and let people bid for it __________________ My previous car. Happy days...... V70R 1997 Gone V70 XC 2.4 T AWD 2002 Gone 2013 XC60 R design Lux Nav 2.4 D4 AWD Polestar optimised in Rebel Blue Gone

Mar 7th, 2019, 00:11	#10
mrc1501 Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley Lancashire	How bad is the steering rack leak. Is it dripping or just wet around a joint. Would this need to be done prior to a new mot. __________________ My previous car. Happy days...... V70R 1997 Gone V70 XC 2.4 T AWD 2002 Gone 2013 XC60 R design Lux Nav 2.4 D4 AWD Polestar optimised in Rebel Blue Gone

Mar 4th, 2019, 19:23	#5
Donald Thomson New Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2019 18:31 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow	Danny, I haven't enough posts to reply to your pm - sorry. The car is fine to drive and the MOT is up on the 20th March. If you pm me with a phone number or email address I can give you more details. regards Donald

Mar 4th, 2019, 19:45	#6
ThorV70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 14:35 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newcastle	Hi Donald sent you a pm to my original post. Can you let me have the reg number, I could view Tuesday or Wednesday?

Mar 5th, 2019, 17:03	#7
Gulfb Junior Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2019 11:48 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: London	Afternoon Donald, Have a wanted post running for a V70r so would love to take this on. Can transfer or happy to travel up with cash just let me know what works best. Thanks Andrew.

Mar 6th, 2019, 17:11	#9
Gulfb Junior Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2019 11:48 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: London	Well in for a penny in for a pound as they say! Cannot send a pm as I have less than 30 posts but quite happy to openly offer to pay £1,850. Can collect Thursday or Friday otherwise I am away for five days hence this message. Do let me know your thoughts.

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