1997 Volvo V70 2.5 20v 170 BHP Auto - £SOLD - RG2

Mechanically spot on - been up and down the motorway in this with a full load. Pulls like a train and sounds great with the legendary 5 pot burble.

Previous owner had the car for over 20 years.

Starts first time with no struggling. Idles fine. Does not overheat - the temperature sits in the middle. 198k miles, so it has only just run in! Exhaust has a slight blow and is loose on the back box, but makes the car sound beefier!

B5254S / 2435cc / 5 Cylinder / 170 BHP / 220 Nm Torque / 35+ MPG

The engine still has its power there, and it accelerates freely throughout the rev range. Had a few of these over the years and this by far feels one of the more livelier ones. Not too bad on fuel either, will return over 35 MPG on a long, steady run.

Recent Varta Battery.

No warning lights on the dash. 

Just passed the MOT with clean emissions and a few minor advisories.

Had an oil & filter service this summer by previous owner. The car does appear to have been looked after in its life, and this is apparent how with how it drives.

Automatic gearbox is very smooth and changes gear as it should. Kick down operates correctly, as do Sport and Winter modes.

The suspension has the supple V70 ride, which makes ease of all uneven road surfaces. No major knocks or bangs. Steering is slightly off centre when going straight and a light knocking sound over potholes, which sounds like an anti-roll bar link.

Brakes stop the car fine, with no shuddering or grinding.

Decent tread on all tyres, but they are getting old and cracking a bit on the side walls.

This V70 is best described as a work horse: it has the usual marks, blemishes and stone chips as to be expected for the year and mileage. The bumpers have a few scuffs on the corners. There are some marks on a few of the panels. The driver's side front door is dented and there are a few scrapes, dents and paint marks on the off side of the car. The OSF wing has been painted in the past, and is now flaking and gone flat. OSF lower front bumper insert is missing. No visible rust or rot, and nothing major on the last MOT advisory either - so it seems all solid underneath. Overall it is still a good looking, boxy old Swede.

The interior is in good order and has worn the age very well. All solid and in one piece. No rips, tears or sagging. But, the driver's seat base cloth has come away from the back area. The seats still feel tight and strong. They are very comfortable and supportive, which is typical of these old Volvos.

Pretty much everything still works as it should. The heaters are amazing. Offside rear electric window is temperamental, so I have avoided using it (the switch is taped up) and the rear wiper washer jet does not work. Front wipers, windscreen washers, all lights, horn, power steering, etc work fine. Stereo is great.

This is a reliable old workhorse which will do pretty much anything you ask of it. You just get in, start it and go where you need to. Not new or perfect, but it is a 'turn key' car which will complete every journey.

These things are becoming more and more sought after, and going the same way the old 940s are. Mileage is irrelevant on old Volvos like this - they drive the same at 100k miles as they do with 300k miles on them. My last one had 176k miles on it, and being honest, this drives better and has a raspier engine. No-nonsense tanks which just go on forever. People who have them tend to keep them for many years and are reluctant to let them go.

Comes with: 2 x Working Remote Keys, Volvo Folder, V70 User Manuals, Some Service History & Invoices, MOT History Printout

Located in Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 post code. Feel free to call me on 07984 395400 to discuss further.