FS: 2005 Volvo V70 D5 SE 163 , Auto 217k - Glasgow

[Goldmember]

Hello all.

Just thought I'd see if there's any interest in my Volvo V70 D5 . I may as well sell up as my insurance and road tax is due on the 1st July and this is now a secondary car that doesn't need to get used as I have a Caddy for work now and I really cant justify spending £800 per year on a car that's worth the same amount and is not necessary is madness.
Ok here's the details..

FilthyBob ( as he is known as ) is a 2005/54 V70 D5 SE Auto , and has done 217,000 miles. He has had regular maintenance, timing belt and pump not due for a while ( will check the date on cover ) , all oil and filters changed regularly , gearbox oil changed twice , ABS Sensor and Reluctor Rings fitted, recent work includes new front wishbones, new rear brakes + shoe kit fitted, new rear spring fitted , new Goodyear tyres on front, good Khumos on the rear, new Nightbreaker bulbs and good wipers. Also new genuine Lower Gearbox Engine Mount fitted , new genuine Upper Engine Mount fitted, and the EGR pipe cleaned out.
Really anything that the car has needed done has been done , for safety and reliability!

So , the good points:
-Great comfy cruiser, sounds great, drives great , no knocks rattles or bangs.
-All electrics work - cruise control , windows, mirrors, rear demist, heated seats , Air Con.
-No faults/errors/EML
-Passes MOT no problem ( only advisory is slightly discoloured side repeater ) , due 23rd Jan 2018
-Did I say it was comfy?!

And bad points:
-ONLY when the gearbox gets very hot does it jerk/thump. This only happens when the annoying Neutral Stop engages, and only when hot. The gears still change up and down ok. When this happens I just use the up and down manual gear change as thats stops the Neutral Stop from happening!
-Steering Rack is a bit lumpy, but you get used to it. Only really noticeable on roundabouts. The car does steer fine and nothing else is affected. I have changed the Power Steering Fluid but it still happens.
-He's no showroom queen. It has 1 ding in the front passenger wing, scratched drivers mirror, few lower front bumper scrapes and 1 rear bumper scrape. But it still look smart!

Maybe this is too honest a description of FilthyBob , and may put people off ..but don't be! I just want to be truthful and have nothing to hide. I have spent about £1000 on the general stuff above , and don't really want to sell it as it is a great mile muncher and the heated seats are like 1000x comfier than the hideous Caddy seats!! It is very reliable, looks classy, drives great and as I said so comfy!
I'm not going to be doing negotiating-on-price-what's-yer-cheapest nonsense . I am going to ask £800 for this as this seems fair.
If anyone is interested please get in touch. I stay and work in Glasgow and would be willing to travel within a reasonable distance if they are serious.
Cheers,
Stephen

[VivaLaVolvo]

A great bargain for someone!

Neutral Stop is resolved with a software update. Doesn't cost a massive amount.

[Turbodave]

Agreed!

It's very tempting as my current V70 T5 is getting tired and something like this would make for an excellent daily driver for work. Also have a friend in the market for a diesel estate and whilst not a Volvo man (he still thinks they're for pensioners and caravaners) this is is a crazy amount of car for the cash.

Will pass this on to him.

[S60D5-185]

This won't be around long and I certainly wouldn't entertain offers on it at the price you have it up for.

[Lexington013]

Is this still available?

[Goldmember]

Hi all. Sorry for not getting back on here, too much on my plate!
Thanks for the kind words about FilthyBob. I'm pleased and sad to say FB went to a fellow Volvo enthusiast who knew about 1000 times more technical knowledge on Volvos than me!
Was definitely sad to see it go as it was a brilliant car, and I'd like to think I will get another Volvo one day.. hopefully a T5
Cheers,
Steve