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Jul 2nd, 2020, 11:09 | #1 |
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Advise on purchasing a second hand V70 (2.5 142hp B5252FS)
Good afternoon.
Within the next month I plan to purchase a second hand car in order to travel around and due to several reasons, I restricted myself to the executive class (or Kombi, as we call it in Germany), petrol engine and around 3000€ value (around £2700). A model which fulfills these conditions and that I always liked is the first generation Volvo V70, which for that price have between 150.000 and 200.000 miles on the counter. Most concretely I have in mind the 2.5 142hp (code: B5252FS) version. Some of the units I've found belong to private sellers, others to dealers who offer no warranty and others -few- to dealers who do offer warranty. In this sense I'd like you to advise me on what are the main flaws and most common failures of this version, most importantly regarding the engine and gearbox. What should pay more attention to when purchasing this car? Due to a lack of time to check and repair the car on my own I'll get on the road almost directly after buying it, so it's important for me that I can make 3000/6000 miles on it straight away. Thank you for your help and time. |
Jul 2nd, 2020, 15:00 | #2 |
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Hi Radler,
I am new to my 1998 V70 T5 (Kombi) auto with the B5234T3 engine myself and sorry I can't offer much help as yet as I am still getting to know it. If you look back over the posts here for the last couple of months you will see other people asking similar questions before buying, including myself. I was very fortunate to acquire my car locally. It came with a full history since new and is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition excepting a few minor easily fixable items which have cost me about £50. It has only done 88K miles and cost me £275. On that basis the cost of similar cars in Europe seems rather high to me. Best of luck, Bob |
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Jul 2nd, 2020, 15:56 | #3 |
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Yours was undoubtedly a bargain, 'bob 12', but I agree. I paid £550 for a 2000 Ph1 N/A V70 in 2016 with 118k up. This makes me wonder if it might not be to 'Radler's advantage to import a UK car - assuming he had no objection to a RHD car?
On the whole, I've been well pleased with my car, which was my first FWD Volvo following a long line of 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 series cars. I had my last 740 for 18 years so the V70 was something of a culture shock. It's rather grown on me over the 4 years that I have owned it, but i still find the steering lock unwieldy after the tight turning circle of the RWD cars. There is an excellent buyer's guide for these cars written by 'capt jack' on this forum which should answer many of 'Radler's questions about what to look for when considering the purchase of one of these cars. Regards, John.
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Jul 2nd, 2020, 16:54 | #4 |
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Yes, have a read of the buyer's guide in the "Wants" section. Why is it there I have no idea....
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=68650
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Jul 2nd, 2020, 20:45 | #6 |
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Well, thanks John and Luxobarge.
That's totally amazing that the 'Jod T5' advice is hidden away under 'Wants'. It should be moved to a sticky under 'General'. I have noticed that this Group Page is rather sparse on such advice and information unlike the 740/900 etc Group. John, I haven't been able to located the 'Capt Jack' advice. Can you post a link please and that should also form a sticky where it can be immediately seen by prospective buyers. Yes, I was very lucky to acquire my latest 'toy' in the exceptional condition it is in and, at the price. I am still trying to work out how to get my hand on to the auto box dip stick to withdraw it to enable me to see the box level!! Maybe it will be clear when I open the air filter box. Today, I received a set of new 'DEPO' clear front indicator lenses at a cost of £26, delivered. Not that there was much wrong with the existing except one had lost its spring fixing and both had gone slightly 'green' at the gills! From experience on my 30 year old 745, 'DEPO' are the only acceptable alternative makers. As I anticipated the quality and fit is outstanding. Cheers, Bob |
Jul 2nd, 2020, 21:02 | #7 |
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No scam Radler.
I was very lucky as there were special circumstances that drove the sale. I had been waiting for 2 years with first refusal. I hadn't even seen the car but had been told it was 'nice'. Then suddenly I received an unexpected telephone call. I research UK prices but it was difficult for a very old car. I came to the conclusion that the price should be about £500 or so and was prepared to go higher when I saw it. But, that all changed when the seller and car arrived at my house. Best of luck with your purchase, Bob |
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