Great review Sir. I've had 2 v70 turbos. The low pressure turbo ones 193bhp. Trekked up and down this little island we live on. Put 200k on both. 10hour journeys were often and no tiredness
Yes, same engine as in the 2.5 (later 2.4) Turbo Mark I C70s. Very suitable cars for long journeys, I would prefer a standard one, but this was very impressive.
Similar power to the MY2000 V70R AWD Phase 3 265bhp with an BSR remap I owned. But, it was a liability when the AWD was initially broken - and incredible when AWD fixed.
It's stupidly fast, and the engine options were quite confusing, but I think I actually got them mostly correct. The AWD system must be very expensive to fix!
@@lloydvehicleconsultingdoesn’t help when the car is quite a step away from the factory specification. My car should have oil lines like your c70 and the pre me7 variants, but with the stronger block the car has this has the same oil cooler on the sump - like the RS focus. Another step for this car will be to add a front mount Intercooler.
I once had a (much slower) V70 on a R Plate - with the lower powered version of the 2.5 five cylinder petrol engine mated to a auto box. I liked it a lot and as it had the two extra lift up seats in the back it was very versatile vehicle indeed. Unfortunately it drank like Oliver Reed in heat wave so I had to swap it for a Mondeo before it bankrupted me! If I recall correctly V70 aficionados go mad for the very rare 'Saffron' coloured cars.
Yes, the owner of this one also has a Saffron Mark I C70 T5, which I also reviewed on the same day. The P80/P1 V70s with the white block engine are most certainly not particularly economical, especially with the automatic gearbox (as I found out myself).
My 98 V70 had the 2.0 litre. Lovely old bus if a tad underpowered. Got one of these now.Early 97 T5 SE. Manual too. I'd like some mods but not £17 grands worth! Lovely.Fast(ish) Grandad.
Oh yes, the 2.0 10V V70s were a bit slow. I do like these, although the fact that I have since bought a 1991 460 GLE sort of shows you my taste in 1990s Volvos! Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting.
The T5 engines are great, unless they let go (spectacularly), which is what my 1998 C70 T5's engine did last year. Sadly, I had to sell it for spares... This V70 has been fine, though!
Thank you for watching, sir! I thought you might appreciate it. He has spent a lot of time and money getting it to this standard. That suspension isn't my favourite, as it is a bit too firm for me, but it is unbelievably fast.
Thanks guys! Only the coolest of cars can support crystal glasses! Cool 😎 Rear heated seats is the final option for this although will probably see very limited winter drives so pointless.
They are actually known as both. P80 was the general platform for the car, shared with the S70, 850 and the first C70, they are also called the P1 to differentiate them from the later P2 V70.
@lloydvehicleconsulting It gets confusing because, of course, there is a P1 chassis that the S40 and V50 were based on, but yes, I have heard others referring to the Mk1 V70 as a P1. I own a 23 year old P2 V70 2.4T, which is currently with a Volvo specialist, having its ABS module replaced... 🤷♂️
If I look at my Volvo Owners' Club magazine, then, yes, it does tend to divide them up like that. However, within the owners themselves, they tend to refer to the second generation S40 as a Mark II, not a P1. The V50, the S40 Mark II, the C30 and the second generation C70 were all based on a modified Ford Focus platform, and they actually were available with many Ford and Mazda derived engines.
Yes, they were badged as a 2.4 later on in the life of the P1 V70, as it is actually a 2435cc engine. Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!
I have 26 year old V70. Nothing done to it. No leaks...not even a drop...until few days ago when the top inlet of the plastic radiator broke off without warning in my driveway. Engine was not running at the time. Be aware...
Unfortunately, we can't say the same for my 1998 C70, which had a spectacular engine failure the very next month after I filmed this. Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!
Watching extra time here. Gosh I miss an 850 early V70. Lived the car job since 2005. Cars only got better and equally worse. Since. I can smell. Feel the ribbed velour from here. Volvo made proper cars. Until they didn’t.
Sir, now you know why I want to drive more of these P80 platform Volvos! This isn't exactly my taste, but it was very quick and impressive in the way that so much time and attention had been paid to all the little details. The pre-Ford Volvo days were often amazing.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting ok, how about the car itself, would it make for a good daily curently? I am worried about finding second hand parts, since it is older.
I can't quite get over the irony, such vehicles should be used by police chasing yobbos and hooligans around an estate... This vehicle looks very much like it could get one an ASBO when driven "in an exhuberant fashion"
Great review Sir.
I've had 2 v70 turbos. The low pressure turbo ones 193bhp. Trekked up and down this little island we live on. Put 200k on both. 10hour journeys were often and no tiredness
Yes, same engine as in the 2.5 (later 2.4) Turbo Mark I C70s. Very suitable cars for long journeys, I would prefer a standard one, but this was very impressive.
What an incredible car, love the power modifications and upgraded bits and pieces on the interior and folding mirrors.
It's a privilege to have had a go in something like this. I loved the details like the glasses in the rear armrest.
Some massively rare parts on the car. I don’t think there are many options left to add hahah!
@bigbignosedestroyer
Yes, certainly a one-off car incredible
Similar power to the MY2000 V70R AWD Phase 3 265bhp with an BSR remap I owned. But, it was a liability when the AWD was initially broken - and incredible when AWD fixed.
It's stupidly fast, and the engine options were quite confusing, but I think I actually got them mostly correct. The AWD system must be very expensive to fix!
@@lloydvehicleconsultingdoesn’t help when the car is quite a step away from the factory specification. My car should have oil lines like your c70 and the pre me7 variants, but with the stronger block the car has this has the same oil cooler on the sump - like the RS focus. Another step for this car will be to add a front mount Intercooler.
The colour is lovely and the car has been very tastefully modified, Kudos to the owner!
He loves it, sir, and I was very privileged to be able to have a go in it for myself.
Thanks very much! It’s my pride and lives and sleeps in a garage. Might be driven at Christmas. Might*
@@bigbignosedestroyer , a special occasion for a special car, sir?
@@lloydvehicleconsultingmost indeed!!
My compliments to the owner, sir. Volvo heaven.
A bit firm for me, sir, but most enjoyable nevertheless.
We like an estate car , very practical , seriously cool . Sensible , almost !
If this was the 2.5 10V version, sir, then it would be very sensible!
I once had a (much slower) V70 on a R Plate - with the lower powered version of the 2.5 five cylinder petrol engine mated to a auto box. I liked it a lot and as it had the two extra lift up seats in the back it was very versatile vehicle indeed. Unfortunately it drank like Oliver Reed in heat wave so I had to swap it for a Mondeo before it bankrupted me!
If I recall correctly V70 aficionados go mad for the very rare 'Saffron' coloured cars.
Yes, the owner of this one also has a Saffron Mark I C70 T5, which I also reviewed on the same day. The P80/P1 V70s with the white block engine are most certainly not particularly economical, especially with the automatic gearbox (as I found out myself).
My 98 V70 had the 2.0 litre. Lovely old bus if a tad underpowered. Got one of these now.Early 97 T5 SE. Manual too. I'd like some mods but not £17 grands worth! Lovely.Fast(ish) Grandad.
Oh yes, the 2.0 10V V70s were a bit slow. I do like these, although the fact that I have since bought a 1991 460 GLE sort of shows you my taste in 1990s Volvos! Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting.
Good Evening Sir!! Not very sensible, however very appealing especially with AWD
Yes sir, the standard versions are very sensible, this one is not!
Excellent review on a rather stunning V70 Sir, it's rather tastily modified which is a thumbs for me.
Glad you enjoyed it, sir! The owner absolutely loves it, and has really spent a lot of time making it his own.
Lovely example with interesting mods. 😍
Cheers dude! It’s constantly evolving although there aren’t really many more options to add.
It seems to have generated quite a lot of interest on the channel.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting we can do more on it if required!? Glad it’s been received well to the channel!
@@bigbignosedestroyer , sir, it is wonderful, but what I need now is a more standard one against to compare it, I think.
Very nice powerful car. The T5 engines are excellent
The T5 engines are great, unless they let go (spectacularly), which is what my 1998 C70 T5's engine did last year. Sadly, I had to sell it for spares... This V70 has been fine, though!
this is a very cool car.
Thank you for watching, sir! I thought you might appreciate it. He has spent a lot of time and money getting it to this standard. That suspension isn't my favourite, as it is a bit too firm for me, but it is unbelievably fast.
Thanks guys! Only the coolest of cars can support crystal glasses! Cool 😎 Rear heated seats is the final option for this although will probably see very limited winter drives so pointless.
Great video, as usual. I've noticed you refer to it as a P1. I thought it was known as a P80. Correct me if I'm wrong.
They are actually known as both. P80 was the general platform for the car, shared with the S70, 850 and the first C70, they are also called the P1 to differentiate them from the later P2 V70.
@lloydvehicleconsulting It gets confusing because, of course, there is a P1 chassis that the S40 and V50 were based on, but yes, I have heard others referring to the Mk1 V70 as a P1. I own a 23 year old P2 V70 2.4T, which is currently with a Volvo specialist, having its ABS module replaced... 🤷♂️
If I look at my Volvo Owners' Club magazine, then, yes, it does tend to divide them up like that. However, within the owners themselves, they tend to refer to the second generation S40 as a Mark II, not a P1. The V50, the S40 Mark II, the C30 and the second generation C70 were all based on a modified Ford Focus platform, and they actually were available with many Ford and Mazda derived engines.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Thanks for clearing this up. I shall now revert back to referring to the Mk1 V70 as a P1. 👍
You can refer to it as either the P80 V70 or P1 V70, both are correct.
I have the 98 v70 2.5 SE 20v. it's annoying to find parts for it due its not actually 2.5.
Apparently a rare one.
Yes, they were badged as a 2.4 later on in the life of the P1 V70, as it is actually a 2435cc engine. Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!
I have 26 year old V70. Nothing done to it. No leaks...not even a drop...until few days ago when the top inlet of the plastic radiator broke off without warning in my driveway. Engine was not running at the time. Be aware...
Unfortunately, we can't say the same for my 1998 C70, which had a spectacular engine failure the very next month after I filmed this. Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Let me guess...timing belt broke...On interference engines that is the kiss of death.
@@samkitty5894, no, I had just had that replaced.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Whoever replaced it didn't do something right.
No, that's not it either.
Watching extra time here. Gosh I miss an 850 early V70. Lived the car job since 2005. Cars only got better and equally worse. Since. I can smell. Feel the ribbed velour from here. Volvo made proper cars. Until they didn’t.
Sir, now you know why I want to drive more of these P80 platform Volvos! This isn't exactly my taste, but it was very quick and impressive in the way that so much time and attention had been paid to all the little details. The pre-Ford Volvo days were often amazing.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes A Volvo, Volvo, pre Ford.
@@zzhughesd , we love the P80 platform Volvos, sir, as does Mr Coleman.
Wonderful content sir. I could see your teeth rattle from the "sports" suspension.
Yes, the mount was not at all happy, it normally doesn't rattle like this at all.
I just wonder, would a diesel of this make for a good daily driver at a current day? A friend is thinking of selling one, which has been looked after.
I am afraid that, as was mentioned in the video, we don't talk about diesels on this channel...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting ok, how about the car itself, would it make for a good daily curently? I am worried about finding second hand parts, since it is older.
@@EndlessShots , it depends, really. Volvos tend to be quite good in terms of the parts supply for the older models.
I can't quite get over the irony, such vehicles should be used by police chasing yobbos and hooligans around an estate... This vehicle looks very much like it could get one an ASBO when driven "in an exhuberant fashion"
It was rather fast, sir, but then again so were the police T5s.
Its not P1, its P80. Restyle version of 850 (P80).
Lots of people call them the P1 V70.
That rattling and crashy ride while driving along would drive me nuts, the expression on your face looks like your in pain.
Well, the owner seems to like it, although I think I was slightly less keen on it myself!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Well, I’m so pleased.
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Did you enjoy it, sir?
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I did indeed, sir. Interesting to hear how much the owner has spent on the car. He must really love it.
@@nickyboy.owner of the V70 it’s had about £17k spent on it so far. Always something to do!! Glad you enjoyed it. Car cost £900 in 2015.
@@nickyboy. , yes, he really does!