V70 T5 buying advice. - Page 2

barrybritcher · Sep 26th, 2020, 18:14

So they doubled the price for a lemon. Lol

TomP1980 · Sep 26th, 2020, 18:27

It could be a nice car but not for what they're asking.

So the search continues

oragex · Sep 27th, 2020, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomP1980

A quick update.
Despite their best effort to convince me it was only a MAF sensor or something simple.

You were lucky not buying it. It had only 65k miles ? I think it was missing a 2

TomP1980 · Sep 28th, 2020, 10:00

The condition would suggest its had a hard 63k miles. My old saab 9-5 with nearly 200k was in better condition.

The seller seemed genuinely surprised I wasn't going to buy it. Even after it stalled and left me stranded for a few minutes.

Luckily I'm in no rush. Hopefully a nice one will come up.

TomP1980 · Oct 1st, 2020, 19:45

A bit of an update for anyone thats interested!

Looking at another car on Saturday. Silver T5 manual. 2004 2.4 260bhp. Looks nice. 124k but with 16 services and invoices. looks a nice one. Wish me luck.

VroomVroomClonk · Oct 2nd, 2020, 07:59

I'm not certain, but I thought from back when I was buying mine that 2005 was the first year of the 2.4 engine in a T5, and that a 2004 would be a 2.3. That may well not be a problem to you, but it could be worth double checking which you are actually getting in this car.
Is it a facelift style body, or the older look?

I would also add that if any car you look at has the adjustable 4C suspension, then check all four shock absorbers for any sign of oil leakage. My car had passed several MoTs before I bought it with the comment "slight misting of oil from shock absorbers". But, I had to replace all four as soon as I bought it because the "slight misting" actually meant that two of them were now so empty that they provided absolutely no damping force at all. And the cost for me to DIY change all four, ... about £1,200! You have been warned!!!

crk · Oct 2nd, 2020, 10:37

I have a facelift T5 that was registered late 2004 and it has the 6 speed box and other bells and whistles the 2005 onwards has. May be worth adding it has 17" wheels and 320mm front discs as standard. Hope this helps.

TomP1980 · Oct 2nd, 2020, 14:54

Thanks for the heads up re the suspension. I can't see any advisories for misted shocks on the MOT history. I don't think it has the 4c suspension. But I'll double check. It looks to be a facelift car. Registered late 2004.

TomP1980 · Oct 3rd, 2020, 15:03

So I'm now a Volvo owner.

The car is in pretty good condition. Not immaculate but good. I was sold after the test drive. It drove really well and has reams of paperwork. It was serviced and had new disc and pads just over 100 miles ago. All at main dealer.

So I'm really pleased. Except for a couple of niggles. The alarm service warning came on after I refuelled. Not a big deal.

On the way home I noticed a high pitched droning kind of sound. As if one of the alloys is resonating. Only between 30-60 mph and only when your turing the wheel slightly to the left. If you put more lock on the sound disappears. Both front tyres are good with even wear. Initial thoughts are a wheel bearing or maybe something to do with the new discs and pads?

Any thoughts greatly received. Either way I'll get my local independent to take a look.

paddy74 · Oct 3rd, 2020, 15:24

Congratulations! But you know the rule, without pics, it never happened!

Sep 26th, 2020, 18:14	#11
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	So they doubled the price for a lemon. Lol __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Oct 2nd, 2020, 07:59	#16
VroomVroomClonk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Suffolk	I'm not certain, but I thought from back when I was buying mine that 2005 was the first year of the 2.4 engine in a T5, and that a 2004 would be a 2.3. That may well not be a problem to you, but it could be worth double checking which you are actually getting in this car. Is it a facelift style body, or the older look? I would also add that if any car you look at has the adjustable 4C suspension, then check all four shock absorbers for any sign of oil leakage. My car had passed several MoTs before I bought it with the comment "slight misting of oil from shock absorbers". But, I had to replace all four as soon as I bought it because the "slight misting" actually meant that two of them were now so empty that they provided absolutely no damping force at all. And the cost for me to DIY change all four, ... about £1,200! You have been warned!!! __________________ V70, 2.4 T5, 2005, Manual. Last edited by VroomVroomClonk; Oct 2nd, 2020 at 08:08.

Oct 3rd, 2020, 15:24	#20
paddy74 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Near Munich	Congratulations! But you know the rule, without pics, it never happened! __________________ Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU

Sep 26th, 2020, 18:27	#12
TomP1980 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Essex	It could be a nice car but not for what they're asking. So the search continues

Sep 28th, 2020, 10:00	#14
TomP1980 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Essex	The condition would suggest its had a hard 63k miles. My old saab 9-5 with nearly 200k was in better condition. The seller seemed genuinely surprised I wasn't going to buy it. Even after it stalled and left me stranded for a few minutes. Luckily I'm in no rush. Hopefully a nice one will come up.

Oct 1st, 2020, 19:45	#15
TomP1980 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Essex	A bit of an update for anyone thats interested! Looking at another car on Saturday. Silver T5 manual. 2004 2.4 260bhp. Looks nice. 124k but with 16 services and invoices. looks a nice one. Wish me luck.

Oct 2nd, 2020, 10:37	#17
crk Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cartmel	I have a facelift T5 that was registered late 2004 and it has the 6 speed box and other bells and whistles the 2005 onwards has. May be worth adding it has 17" wheels and 320mm front discs as standard. Hope this helps.

Oct 2nd, 2020, 14:54	#18
TomP1980 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Essex	Thanks for the heads up re the suspension. I can't see any advisories for misted shocks on the MOT history. I don't think it has the 4c suspension. But I'll double check. It looks to be a facelift car. Registered late 2004.

Oct 3rd, 2020, 15:03	#19
TomP1980 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Essex	So I'm now a Volvo owner. The car is in pretty good condition. Not immaculate but good. I was sold after the test drive. It drove really well and has reams of paperwork. It was serviced and had new disc and pads just over 100 miles ago. All at main dealer. So I'm really pleased. Except for a couple of niggles. The alarm service warning came on after I refuelled. Not a big deal. On the way home I noticed a high pitched droning kind of sound. As if one of the alloys is resonating. Only between 30-60 mph and only when your turing the wheel slightly to the left. If you put more lock on the sound disappears. Both front tyres are good with even wear. Initial thoughts are a wheel bearing or maybe something to do with the new discs and pads? Any thoughts greatly received. Either way I'll get my local independent to take a look.

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