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2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« on: 09 February 2013, 08:40:01 »
So MotherT is seriously considering one of these, shame as the Elite Estate is running nicely now  :'(

I know sod all about Volvos, looked at Honest John, which has never been totally accurate for Onegas, but highlights a few issues:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volvo/v70-2007/?section=bad

Diesels are belt driven, the A/C compressor is also driven off the drive belt  :o

So if the A/C compressor lets go, so does the engine!  :( - ATF Fluid needs changing every 3 years at a cost of £250.

If a bulb fails in the rear tail lights, the rear bumper has to come off!  ???  :o  :(

Really, really don't like service of modern cars, why do they make it so damn difficult!? Turns out there is no dipstick either, so oil changes must be fun  :'(

Anyone had any experience of these?
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2013, 08:57:05 »
Tell my best wishes to your mother Tunnie :) :y
 
and also say : "mumy a foreign man asked me to say you, "please dont buy it"" :) :y
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2013, 08:57:23 »
Quote from: cem on 09 February 2013, 08:57:05
Tell my best wishes to your mother Tunnie :) :y
 
and also say : "mumy a foreign man asked me to say you, "please dont buy it"" :) :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D  :y :y
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #3 on: 09 February 2013, 09:51:34 »
A chap at work has Volvo diesels. They have their problems but are generally pretty good. His 850 ran to 420k miles his current V70's are at 190K and 100k+ and running perfectly.

Wishbone bushes can go and are best replaced with Poly (sound familiar!).

Cambelt intervals are 100k+ and don't usually fail.

The lights you mention are LED and shouldn't ever need changing.

There's also quite an online community.
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2013, 09:56:35 »
Sounds promising, thanks  :y

As its going to be so new, don't think I'll be doing DIY on it.
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #5 on: 09 February 2013, 10:29:55 »
Looks nice esp this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm27mpf6Ing .

You will have much fun on your next road trip in one , providing your mum dont mind  ::) :y
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #6 on: 09 February 2013, 10:32:23 »
I have driven modded turbo models .. something wrong with this car..  WWD!
 
and even if its fast , not impressive.. :-\
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #7 on: 09 February 2013, 10:34:22 »
It does look nice, sure its built quite well. Just feel there are cheaper options  :(
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #8 on: 09 February 2013, 10:40:17 »
Active Bending Lights .

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Active Bending Lights
The all-new V70 can be specified with Active Bending Lights: The headlight beams follow the curves and bends of the road, up to 15 degrees in either direction, to provide the best possible visibility when driving at night on twisting roads.

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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #9 on: 09 February 2013, 10:41:26 »
Quote from: EMD on 09 February 2013, 10:40:17
Active Bending Lights .

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Active Bending Lights
The all-new V70 can be specified with Active Bending Lights: The headlight beams follow the curves and bends of the road, up to 15 degrees in either direction, to provide the best possible visibility when driving at night on twisting roads.

Nothing new, most new cars have that. Insignia does  :y
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #10 on: 09 February 2013, 10:45:08 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 February 2013, 10:41:26
Quote from: EMD on 09 February 2013, 10:40:17
Active Bending Lights .

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Active Bending Lights
The all-new V70 can be specified with Active Bending Lights: The headlight beams follow the curves and bends of the road, up to 15 degrees in either direction, to provide the best possible visibility when driving at night on twisting roads.

Nothing new, most new cars have that. Insignia does  :y

Oh rite  ;D :-[ :y Only active bending on mine is a bad back trying to replace indicator bulb  ::) ;D
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #11 on: 09 February 2013, 10:47:54 »
Quote from: EMD on 09 February 2013, 10:45:08
Quote from: tunnie on 09 February 2013, 10:41:26
Quote from: EMD on 09 February 2013, 10:40:17
Active Bending Lights .

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Active Bending Lights
The all-new V70 can be specified with Active Bending Lights: The headlight beams follow the curves and bends of the road, up to 15 degrees in either direction, to provide the best possible visibility when driving at night on twisting roads.

Nothing new, most new cars have that. Insignia does  :y

Oh rite  ;D :-[ :y Only active bending on mine is a bad back trying to replace indicator bulb  ::) ;D

Citroen DS has them first I think, died off a bit, but appear to be making a come back.

Still everything helps, although not sure what spec they have bought looking at  :-\
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #12 on: 09 February 2013, 10:52:17 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 February 2013, 10:41:26
Quote from: EMD on 09 February 2013, 10:40:17
Active Bending Lights .

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Active Bending Lights
The all-new V70 can be specified with Active Bending Lights: The headlight beams follow the curves and bends of the road, up to 15 degrees in either direction, to provide the best possible visibility when driving at night on twisting roads.

Nothing new, most new cars have that. Insignia does  :y

I turn my head instead ;D
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #13 on: 09 February 2013, 13:45:16 »
Excellent spot by FatherT, he noticed the drivers side front wheel was borderline legal. Passenger side, new, 6+mm.

Sales guy, "oh must have had a puncture that side"

But for me, if it did (valid point) why not change the drivers side too, as it would have been close given passenger side is practically new and drivers side is lunched.

Sales first said they would just stick it on the back  ::) - Now going to give one new front tyre, but I said as bare minimum to have a pair of new front tyres which match. But for me suggests possible suspension issues  :-\

She's moved on now, in the Merc dealer now  ::)
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Re: 2012 Volvo V70 2.4D
« Reply #14 on: 09 February 2013, 18:41:50 »
Noooo if its auto run away! big problems with them!
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