Hey guys! When I made this video I forgot about giving myself time to edit 😂. So, I will close the entries at the end of Thursday 10/24. Thanks for your understanding!!!
The Volvo's of this generation have a very reliable drivetrain, especially the non-turbo 5-pots paired with a 5-spd manual, almost invincable drivetrain. Where they are less solid is suspension, interior plastics, and if you are unlucky, electronics. The electronics issue is oftentimes due to your drains above the hood are clogged up with gunk, dirt, leaves, stones, and it overflows and then gets into the ECU over a long-long period of time. Clean your drains! (goes for any car really). And the suspension and interior plastics issues are mostly due to age. These things are issues that will appear on any old car, sooner or later. My Volvo V70 from this generation and the same platform is almost 20 years old now, during it's life it has needed the following: 1. Timing belt and waterpump 2. Alternator 3. One wheel bearing 3. Two batteries 4. Rear springs (rusted out) 5. Windshield 6. One brake caliper + Regular maintenance according to the maintenance plan (this includes engine oil, all the kinds of filters, brake fluid, spark plugs, brake pads, discs etc). Nothing else has needed to be done, we're talking a 20 year old premium car here. These were really good.
I have a 2004 S80 2.5 T...I bought it from a pharmacist in Scottsdale, Arizona. It needed some love, and I'm working on it. Labor of love. A fun highway car!
Mechanically, they are as robust as a Toyota and will run well with routine maintenance. Cosmetically, they will show their age as the interior plastics. soft-touch surfaces, and headliner will no doubt be degrading as these vehicles continue to age. I have an '06 Acura MDX and an '11 Volvo XC90 for the family fleet. The 231Kmi Acura's seats are pretty thrashed but the headliner looks brand new. The 189k mi Volvo's seats are in great condition but its headliner (including the sunroof are going kaput). Other than that, my wife love's the thing and I love taking solace in the fact that she and my sons are safe and sound any time they take off in the Swedish tank. Btw, you actually have the SAT-Nav GPS in your car! Still works well but it's not a touch screen! Give it a go when you are able. Guess on mileage... 178K mi
I also have a black 2010 but it is an R-design. It's been a great car. I was thinking of selling but you may have convinced me to keep it around a bit longer. I'll guess 168000 since that's where mine is.
The problem with Volvo is that they are not consistent in quality. They have made some models that are very reliable and especially durable, but they have also made some models that are kinda crappy. This can be an advantage for a buyer, since the brand as a whole is underrated. Still you do have to do your homework and to know what you are buying.
Hey guys! When I made this video I forgot about giving myself time to edit 😂. So, I will close the entries at the end of Thursday 10/24. Thanks for your understanding!!!
The Volvo's of this generation have a very reliable drivetrain, especially the non-turbo 5-pots paired with a 5-spd manual, almost invincable drivetrain. Where they are less solid is suspension, interior plastics, and if you are unlucky, electronics. The electronics issue is oftentimes due to your drains above the hood are clogged up with gunk, dirt, leaves, stones, and it overflows and then gets into the ECU over a long-long period of time. Clean your drains! (goes for any car really). And the suspension and interior plastics issues are mostly due to age. These things are issues that will appear on any old car, sooner or later. My Volvo V70 from this generation and the same platform is almost 20 years old now, during it's life it has needed the following:
1. Timing belt and waterpump
2. Alternator
3. One wheel bearing
3. Two batteries
4. Rear springs (rusted out)
5. Windshield
6. One brake caliper
+ Regular maintenance according to the maintenance plan (this includes engine oil, all the kinds of filters, brake fluid, spark plugs, brake pads, discs etc). Nothing else has needed to be done, we're talking a 20 year old premium car here. These were really good.
I agree 100%! Thanks for the comment, I am going to reference some of these thoughts in my next video!
130000 thanks for the video.
I have a 2004 S80 2.5 T...I bought it from a pharmacist in Scottsdale, Arizona. It needed some love, and I'm working on it. Labor of love. A fun highway car!
Oh yeah for sure!! They ride so nice!
Mechanically, they are as robust as a Toyota and will run well with routine maintenance.
Cosmetically, they will show their age as the interior plastics. soft-touch surfaces, and headliner will no doubt be degrading as these vehicles continue to age.
I have an '06 Acura MDX and an '11 Volvo XC90 for the family fleet. The 231Kmi Acura's seats are pretty thrashed but the headliner looks brand new. The 189k mi Volvo's seats are in great condition but its headliner (including the sunroof are going kaput). Other than that, my wife love's the thing and I love taking solace in the fact that she and my sons are safe and sound any time they take off in the Swedish tank.
Btw, you actually have the SAT-Nav GPS in your car! Still works well but it's not a touch screen! Give it a go when you are able.
Guess on mileage... 178K mi
I also have a black 2010 but it is an R-design. It's been a great car. I was thinking of selling but you may have convinced me to keep it around a bit longer. I'll guess 168000 since that's where mine is.
Close I’m at just over 171! Haha great guess unfortunately the contest ended.
I have an 03 D5, 140k. Best accessory you can buy is VIDA.
Definitely!!!
Thank you for an interesting video.
The problem with Volvo is that they are not consistent in quality. They have made some models that are very reliable and especially durable, but they have also made some models that are kinda crappy. This can be an advantage for a buyer, since the brand as a whole is underrated. Still you do have to do your homework and to know what you are buying.
millage 68k you will find that boot lid on the range rovers also.
My guess for mileage... 165k miles
I'd have to guess 176500. Seems like a normal area for these with most peoples driving habits
My mileage guess....140k.
300 000 miles
I’m guessing 225k miles
mileage 203k