01 V70 XC common issues?
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01 V70 XC common issues?
I currently own an ‘01 S40 and am looking to buy an ‘01 V70 X/C for my wife to drive and for us all as a family to go on road-trips with. This particular vehicle is in great condition. I've know the owner since I was born and she purchased it through the local Volvo dealer new and has since had it serviced at the local independent Volvo shop (Who has a much better, long-term rep than then dealer). She has all the records and has spared no expense in maintaining this car. She has performed a pre-sale inspection as well. I have no worries about the current condition of this car (as I know the shop very well) but I am picking all your brains out there about common issues with this car. Maybe the top 5-10 common issues with it outside of regular maintenance.
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we are really pleased with our 01. we've had it now for 14 months and prob. put 2500 in it in service but it was all typ. stuff for a 115 k car. timing belt right away and things like brakes, new tires and suspension parts. I love the git up and go and am happy with the 25mpg avg. its my 1st drive by wire car and i love the way it shifts
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My experience is that Volvos were by far the best of the lot from that time period. Mercedes and Audi were the worst. I drove my 1988 MB 300TE till 225k miles with no problems. Sold it 13 years ago and the new owner is still driving it daily. I had a 1992 MB 600SEL which went 200k, no problems other than piddly interior switch issues. Rest of the car was bulletproof. 1997 Volvo 960 - 300k so far - no problems. Everything from MY 2000 - 2002 is junk. 2000 Audi S4 bought new - sold at 18k due to multiple powertrain issues. 2002 MB CL500 bought new - sold due to major issues from day 1, including severe rusting.
My 2004 XC90 T6 - still going strong!
Last edited by stonepa; 02-21-2012 at 12:13 PM.
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