Hi all. Well, my 1997 V70 TDI finally clocked past the dreaded 240,000 UK miles during the week. Time to change all cambelts again, plus the waterpump whilst we're at it. I bought the car with 120,000 miles on the clock 5 years ago, and it's been almost faultless throughout this time. I've just put on tyres, brakes, changed oil, changed cambelts, and recently changed the front shock absorbers. Changed Headlamp wiper motor, injectors, and a couple of dash bulbs, but not much else. Apart from the headlamp reflector material peeling, I've had no major quality issues to speak of. She still looks mint on the outside, and I recently fitted some leather seats in the front, after my heated seat broke (OK, quality issue!). I sourced the leathers from a breakers yard, and the driver's seat has electric movements/memories. Lovely. Anyway, happy motoring to all, and I wish you all good luck, at least up to my mileage!! Also, may I take the opportunity to say to all those who gasped at the mileage when I bought the car: Kiss mine !! So long as this car keeps going, the D5 will have to wait! Cheers all. Joe Landy. Satisfied Volvo customer Peterborough UK.
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19 years ago