Japan import – Volvo V70 T6 AWD (2015) – Import Story

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by Phil S

Success!

The purchase of a EU region infotainment/satnav unit has resolved the issue. I bought the unit for £90 from https://www.volvosaabbreakers.com/ in Nottingham.

I could fit this part because I configured the car to accept the foreign unit through the d5t5 dashboard.

So - all that I'm waiting for is the registration documentation.

I've spent an extra £320 on top of the breakdown that I put on the thread at the beginning - this includes the SatNav unit, some extra software I didn't realise that I needed and the time of a guy call Matt (https://vvde.info/wp/) who's been helping me with the d5t5 software and region change.

It's been a great experience, and I hope that I've shed some light on the process and provided some good contacts for anyone wanting to go down the same route.

Do you think with shipping, tax, conversion etc, that it's worked out cheaper than buying one here, or is it about condition ?

[Phil S]

Hi - yes, it's worked out cheaper.

I'm also not sure whether any were sold/bought in the UK after 2013?

The condition is also a major factor, the optional extras and mileage too.

[J liddy]

Hi very interesting discussion just asking who is your independent volvo specialist I'm only in stoke on trent
Regards jim

[Phil S]

Originally Posted by J liddy

Hi very interesting discussion just asking who is your independent volvo specialist I'm only in stoke on trent
Regards jim

Hallmark - Stockport
https://hallmarkmotorservices.co.uk/

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[Maichson]

Thanks and well done Phil on your beautiful very unique find, and for keeping us updated with your progress.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by Nick04

You won't have had to do much because you bought at retail compared to importing the vehicle yourself. There's advantages and disadvantages of both. But obviously buying at retail means you're paying for the full import process and preparation as well as the dealer's margin on top.

Out of interest, why would you change the tyres? Also, with regards to underseal - I checked with Volvo and they stated that vehicles for the Japanese market have the same underseal spec as European ones. Not sure if this has been different at any point in the past.

I can confirm that Volvo put all cars through the same anti corrosion process no matter the destination market.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by tonyldee

Other members will give advice on tyre changes to UK spec.- I agree the Michelins are hard-

I obtained a full factory spec for my Japanese 2009 V70 2.5T and that was fitted with Michelin at the factory. I have never liked them. Noisy and not good grip. I always use Continental and have fitted the PremiumContact 7's.

[Bob]

The 2009 Japanese V70 2.5T I bought earlier this month had been converted to MPH. I don't know how the dealer did it but it seems OK.

Bob

[burchp]

Hi Phil. Would you mind letting me know what the cost at auction was in pounds. I’ve had two awful interactions with imported car dealers and so maybe DIY is the way to go! If you want to do it privately with me direct here is my mob no 07492040448