V70: General - Water ingress N/S footwell "V70 2012"

Kellyto · Nov 4th, 2019, 12:01

Hi All
Recently bought a 2012 V70 UK RHD and I noticed the windows misting up.
I have read a number of threads on here regarding similar issues but most relate to earlier models and sunroofs which this doesn't have.

I have,

1) Cleaned leaves away from inner wing area where water exits windscreen, water was pooling here (Been raining for a few days now Scottish Highlands)
2) Started removing carpet and water present but mainly in foam. No obvious ingress point noted yet
3) Dealer stated that new windscreen had been fitted recently, have given it gentle push with no sign of movement.
4) Had a look under plastic trim at base of windscreen (Battery compartment etc) nothing obvious in there unless I missed something??
5) Still to find the AC drain pipe

Any other points of interest would be great fully received, thanks in advance...

40t · Nov 4th, 2019, 18:04

You could try parking it on a slope, the nose facing downhill, then pouring water over the roof - you might see it where it's getting in.

Kellyto · Nov 4th, 2019, 19:41

Hi 40t

Thanks for the tip may try that one.
In the meantime I'm taking it to windscreen fitter tomorrow hopefully... to double check the screen as I am no expert.

After taking it for a drive tonight in the rain there were no obvious sings of fresh water but the padding below the glovebox wheel arch side did seem to be quite wet but not sure I rang this out in first place.

Regards

Model flyer · Nov 5th, 2019, 10:52

Does your car ave a sunroof ? If it does then check if the drains are blocked. The drains exit at the rear and underneath the sills at the front wheel arch and an you should see water run out when tipped int sun ruff gutter. The drain is a small hole in the front corners of thr SR opening . a tube runs down behind the plastic screen trim then through A post and down to the outlet. These easily become blocked by silt etc. Dry out carpet and underfelt by packing news papes under them and changing daily. If you dont the cabin will start to smell.
If no sunroof then screen will be the culprit.

Kellyto · Nov 14th, 2019, 07:56

Windscreen checked by local windscreen replacement business and no faults found...

Just need to monitor for now.

Nov 4th, 2019, 12:01	#1
Kellyto New Member Last Online: May 12th, 2020 17:37 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Inverness	Water ingress N/S footwell "V70 2012" Hi All Recently bought a 2012 V70 UK RHD and I noticed the windows misting up. I have read a number of threads on here regarding similar issues but most relate to earlier models and sunroofs which this doesn't have. I have, 1) Cleaned leaves away from inner wing area where water exits windscreen, water was pooling here (Been raining for a few days now Scottish Highlands) 2) Started removing carpet and water present but mainly in foam. No obvious ingress point noted yet 3) Dealer stated that new windscreen had been fitted recently, have given it gentle push with no sign of movement. 4) Had a look under plastic trim at base of windscreen (Battery compartment etc) nothing obvious in there unless I missed something?? 5) Still to find the AC drain pipe Any other points of interest would be great fully received, thanks in advance...

Nov 5th, 2019, 10:52	#4
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Does your car ave a sunroof ? If it does then check if the drains are blocked. The drains exit at the rear and underneath the sills at the front wheel arch and an you should see water run out when tipped int sun ruff gutter. The drain is a small hole in the front corners of thr SR opening . a tube runs down behind the plastic screen trim then through A post and down to the outlet. These easily become blocked by silt etc. Dry out carpet and underfelt by packing news papes under them and changing daily. If you dont the cabin will start to smell. If no sunroof then screen will be the culprit. __________________ 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

Nov 14th, 2019, 07:56	#5
Kellyto New Member Last Online: May 12th, 2020 17:37 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Inverness	Update Windscreen checked by local windscreen replacement business and no faults found... Just need to monitor for now.

Nov 4th, 2019, 18:04	#2
40t Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:30 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Glos	You could try parking it on a slope, the nose facing downhill, then pouring water over the roof - you might see it where it's getting in.

Nov 4th, 2019, 19:41	#3
Kellyto New Member Last Online: May 12th, 2020 17:37 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Inverness	Hi 40t Thanks for the tip may try that one. In the meantime I'm taking it to windscreen fitter tomorrow hopefully... to double check the screen as I am no expert. After taking it for a drive tonight in the rain there were no obvious sings of fresh water but the padding below the glovebox wheel arch side did seem to be quite wet but not sure I rang this out in first place. Regards

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