Looking to buy - V70R

[theot88]

Hello.
Thanks to all who posted for your time and advice. I have looked at a few and now purchased what seems to be a fundamentally decent 2005 (registered on an 06 plate) silver with biscuit coloured interior. There's plenty of work to be done to get it where I want it but I've factored that in to the decision and purchase. First on the list is to get the language changed then for a major service including AWD system and gearbox.

I dare say you'll see me on the forums in the not too distant future picking people's brains for advice.

Cheers
Tom

[Mashoo]

Excellent news! Many parts are still available from Volvo and eBay is a good source also. Just don’t get discouraged when the bills start coming in. Unfortunately one of the biggest mistakes people make with Rs is oh it’s a tank it will run and run on minimum services. Incorrect. But you have the right attitude mate so please come back with updates and pictures please.

Enjoy

[Mashoo]

Originally Posted by timmotaay

Hi Matthew

What are the main jobs would you say for a manual V70R ?

- Timing belt
- Service histtory for engine and haldex
- PCV

Are there any others you would look out for?

Thanks

Hello. Rare to find a UK manual V70R P2 same as the auto really with jobs to be done. But the pre facelift cars have a more ruff gear selection. Apparently it’s something to do with forks not being aligned?

The manual is a different car. A reason why people go to great expense to convert to a space ball. Unless it’s Been enthusiast owned the Haldex and PCV will have been ignored. (Probably)