Xc70 2005.

Knaus · Nov 2nd, 2017, 17:41

Hi, I am new to this site and looking to buy a volvo xc70 Cross Country 2005 163bhp model. Does anyone know the kerbweight of this car as I am getting various from 1678kg to 1748kg. I have a feeling that the only way to be sure is to visit the local weighbridge.
Any help would be appreciated.

Tannaton · Nov 2nd, 2017, 21:24

The best way to tell for certain is to ask to see the V5, the Kerb Weight is referred to as the "Mass In Service" on the second page. Whilst you can check online with various car databases, there are a few options can add weight (tow bars, rear child seats etc.) so individual cars can differ slightly - however not by as much as should change your choice of caravan.

It's likely to be the higher of those two figures, the AWD system adds 70+ Kg.

(To be really pedantic, as I understand it the "Mass In Service" is slightly higher than the kerb weight as it is calculated using a 90% fuel load, Kerb Weight is 75%).

Knaus · Nov 2nd, 2017, 21:56

Thanks for your reply Tannaton.
I will check the V5 as you suggest tomorrow when I go to look at the car. I am sure that the xc70 will be fine towing our caravan laden weight of 1600kg with the actual weight being closer to 1540kg to 1550kg.
My last resort would be the weighbridge,

Tannaton · Nov 2nd, 2017, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Knaus

Thanks for your reply Tannaton.
I will check the V5 as you suggest tomorrow when I go to look at the car. I am sure that the xc70 will be fine towing our caravan laden weight of 1600kg with the actual weight being closer to 1540kg to 1550kg.
My last resort would be the weighbridge,

It should be okay as the towing limit for that year is I think 1800 kg but you should double check. At 1600kg caravan weight you are above the 80% rule of thumb for caravanners but carefully loaded and operated with the XC70 you have a capable set up.

Knaus · Nov 3rd, 2017, 16:37

Just put deposit on car subject to taking to weighbridge tomorrow. The mass weight on the log book was 1776kg. With that in mind i would be towing 1550kg at 87% which I am ok with. With the car loaded I will be under 85%.

Tannaton · Nov 3rd, 2017, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knaus

Just put deposit on car subject to taking to weighbridge tomorrow. The mass weight on the log book was 1776kg. With that in mind i would be towing 1550kg at 87% which I am ok with. With the car loaded I will be under 85%.

Its just "a good rule of thumb" - it's not the law, it's not enforceable.

Using a Volvo XC with all the safety features and AWD is probably worth another 5-10% anyway.

Knaus · Nov 5th, 2017, 11:38

Weighed car with no fuel or driver or towbar and it was 1720kg. With fuel driver towbar and some payload I will be well in at around 80% towing at 1550kg.
Pick the car up on Thursday. Pick our Knaus 560 up in December.

Simon Jones · Nov 9th, 2017, 21:11

1720kg sounds right. My old 2004 XC70 was 1800kg including me

Rooster · Nov 9th, 2017, 23:10

Ive wondered for a while how much my xc90 actually weighs, really need to go find a weighbridge,

Be interesting to see differance between xc70 and xc90

Simon Jones · Nov 10th, 2017, 13:32

https://www.parkers.co.uk/volvo/xc90...rtronic/specs/

2049Kg

Nov 2nd, 2017, 17:41	#1
Knaus New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sheffield	Xc70 2005. Hi, I am new to this site and looking to buy a volvo xc70 Cross Country 2005 163bhp model. Does anyone know the kerbweight of this car as I am getting various from 1678kg to 1748kg. I have a feeling that the only way to be sure is to visit the local weighbridge. Any help would be appreciated.

Nov 2nd, 2017, 21:24	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 19:14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	The best way to tell for certain is to ask to see the V5, the Kerb Weight is referred to as the "Mass In Service" on the second page. Whilst you can check online with various car databases, there are a few options can add weight (tow bars, rear child seats etc.) so individual cars can differ slightly - however not by as much as should change your choice of caravan. It's likely to be the higher of those two figures, the AWD system adds 70+ Kg. (To be really pedantic, as I understand it the "Mass In Service" is slightly higher than the kerb weight as it is calculated using a 90% fuel load, Kerb Weight is 75%). __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Nov 2nd, 2017, 21:56	#3
Knaus New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sheffield	Xc 70 2005 Thanks for your reply Tannaton. I will check the V5 as you suggest tomorrow when I go to look at the car. I am sure that the xc70 will be fine towing our caravan laden weight of 1600kg with the actual weight being closer to 1540kg to 1550kg. My last resort would be the weighbridge,

Nov 3rd, 2017, 16:37	#5
Knaus New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sheffield	Xc70 2005 Just put deposit on car subject to taking to weighbridge tomorrow. The mass weight on the log book was 1776kg. With that in mind i would be towing 1550kg at 87% which I am ok with. With the car loaded I will be under 85%.

Nov 5th, 2017, 11:38	#7
Knaus New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sheffield	Xc70 2005 Weighed car with no fuel or driver or towbar and it was 1720kg. With fuel driver towbar and some payload I will be well in at around 80% towing at 1550kg. Pick the car up on Thursday. Pick our Knaus 560 up in December.

Nov 9th, 2017, 21:11	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	1720kg sounds right. My old 2004 XC70 was 1800kg including me __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Nov 9th, 2017, 23:10	#9
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Ive wondered for a while how much my xc90 actually weighs, really need to go find a weighbridge, Be interesting to see differance between xc70 and xc90 __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Nov 10th, 2017, 13:32	#10
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	https://www.parkers.co.uk/volvo/xc90...rtronic/specs/ 2049Kg __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

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