Good People
I have been offered a 1999 V70 diesel estate for Practically Nothing. I took it on a jaunt to Cornwall last week and it was very nice to drive. But ... what are they like for maintenance? I had a 240 before which was pretty straightforward, but I suspect that the V70 is significantly more complicated.
Any experiences or advice?
Ian
Volvo parts prices tend to be expensive, but probably no more complicated than many late 1990s designs. Do all of the electrics work?
It all seems to be working fine at the moment, and luckily it's not particularly highly specified. The only fancy stuff is air con, remote central locking and electric windows. I see that there is a Haynes Book of Lies about it, but not the diesel ...
Ian
It all seems to be working fine at the moment, and luckily it's not particularly highly specified. The only fancy stuff is air con, remote central locking and electric windows. I see that there is a Haynes Book of Lies about it, but not the diesel ...
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Is this the VAG 2.5 TDI or the later Volvo donk?
Lots at
Sorry about the delay. VAG, I am reliably informed. Is there a good manual for that?
Ian
Thanks - I have signed up!
Ian
What's what I'm thinking - although I don't know for sure... sorry..
I am pretty certain Haynes do a BOL which covers most of the VAG diesel engines, just like they do for PSA diesels.
Tim..
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