1998 Volvo V70 TDI - 12 Months MOT, Remap and Coilovers

[JasonE]

Welcome to the advert for my 1998 Volvo V70 2.5 TDI. This car has been a great workhorse for me over the past few months, but I'm selling it for something smaller and more economical.

The car has the old VAG 2.5TDI unit used by VW/Audi for years in many cars and vans, tough as old boots and will go on forever. Indeed when Trump gets happy with his trigger finger, I believe the only things left in the post apocalyptic wasteland will be 1998 Volvo V70 TDI's and cockroaches. Its unrefined, clattery and smokey. But it pulls very well thanks to a remapped ECU being in there taking it from 140bhp to 170bhp.

As you can see the car comes in a rather fetching shade of blue, with all the scuffs and scratches you'd expect on a car of this vintage. I see them as battle scars, and I'm pretty sure most women dig them.

Since we're on about appearance, the car is lowered on coilovers and has a set of T5 alloy wheels on. The ride is a bit "Scene" (See bouncy, and crashy) but not at all unbearable. And who cares when you look this good?

Anyway, the headlines for those who can't be bothered to read:

- 181,000ish miles which obviously will increase due to daily use.
- 12 months MOT
- Some service history and receipts
- Coilovers and T5 Wheels
- Remapped ECU
- Silky smooth Automatic gearbox
- Good tyres and brakes all round
- V5 etc all present.

Asking £950 everywhere else, will offer it £900 for club member as I would like it to go to an enthusiast.

Offers will be entertained, but nothing too daft. I can do viewings most evenings, either Near Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Milton Keynes.

Pictures here: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...i-auto/7256688

[martin_r_smith]

Proper good remap too

[JasonE]

Price drop!

£795 to Volvo Forums members if sold this week. Deposit left on a new car so if it's not gone this week it may have to be stripped

[martin_r_smith]

Jason came over with his car this evening and Ive got to say it is very tidy and the engine sounds sweet as a nut. I've checked the pump timing and it's spot on. If i had the spare cash I wouldn't hesitate to buy this car.

[JasonE]

Originally Posted by martin_r_smith

Jason came over with his car this evening and Ive got to say it is very tidy and the engine sounds sweet as a nut. I've checked the pump timing and it's spot on. If i had the spare cash I wouldn't hesitate to buy this car.

Thanks again Martin! It'll make a great car for someone, love the way it pulls after you worked your magic!

[HiFlyer437]

I'm trying to think of a reason not to buy this, other than I love the silky-smooth petrol engine in my 2.4 (170); trouble is, it's a bit thirsty if I ever use it to run up to Heathrow from Devon. And mine is much scruffier than yours, especially inside. As an aside, is that some sort of Bluetooth jobby on the centre console?

[JasonE]

Originally Posted by HiFlyer437

I'm trying to think of a reason not to buy this, other than I love the silky-smooth petrol engine in my 2.4 (170); trouble is, it's a bit thirsty if I ever use it to run up to Heathrow from Devon. And mine is much scruffier than yours, especially inside. As an aside, is that some sort of Bluetooth jobby on the centre console?

Yes it is! The car comes with the standard Volvo HU and a Nokia Bluetooth kit. Never used it myself but the previous owner showed me it working all good.

This'll do 40-50mpg on a run. My route to work isn't very MPG friendly, hence downgrading to something a bit smaller/more economical.

[martin_r_smith]

Originally Posted by HiFlyer437

I'm trying to think of a reason not to buy this, other than I love the silky-smooth petrol engine in my 2.4 (170); trouble is, it's a bit thirsty if I ever use it to run up to Heathrow from Devon. And mine is much scruffier than yours, especially inside. As an aside, is that some sort of Bluetooth jobby on the centre console?

Please buy it, you may save a marriage! As if you don't I'm going to have to and I'm sure it won't go down too well lol

[JasonE]

This thread could do with some better pictures. Had an hour to quickly hose it down and get these before the sun went down!

Volvo by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

Volvo by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

Volvo by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

Volvo by Jason.Easton, on Flickr

[JasonE]

UPDATE 28/05/17

Since putting the car up for sale, I've been made aware of a small leak coming from under the car. Upon investigating this evening, it appears the gearbox is weeping its fluid very slowly. Due to the car being surplus to requirements (The replacement is now arrived and in use) I've dropped the price another £100 in the interests of selling soon, and I will listen to offers.