Whhops! Should have been 2001 V70!

[Scamp's Walker]

Sorry for the confusion! Apparently it has a B5244S2 engine. Which one is that, the 140 or 170bhp engine?

[The Riddler]

The S2 engine is the 104kw engine, 140bhp.

[The Riddler]

Just read your other post. Is it the last of the 850 shape V70 or one of the first 285 series cars?

Auto/Manual? Anything in particular you wish to know?

[Scamp's Walker]

First registered 15.9.2001, it seems to be an S2. Just wondered if there is anything I should budget for? How long to clutches last...and exhausts? A,m anticipating towing with it, are they as good a towcar as they say? Oh, it's a manual. <y parents have owned it from new and, as you can see by the mileage, it's not really been used a lot.

Edited by Scamp's Walker on Monday 28th December 17:01

[The Riddler]

Scamp's Walker said:

First registered 15.9.2001, it seems to be an S2. Just wondered if there is anything I should budget for? How long to clutches last...and exhausts? A,m anticipating towing with it, are they as good a towcar as they say? Oh, it's a manual. <y parents have owned it from new and, as you can see by the mileage, it's not really been used a lot.

Edited by Scamp's Walker on Monday 28th December 17:01

Anti-roll bar D bushes and drop links used to be weak point, both front and rear. Bulbs get eaten on a regular basis, make sure you have a good supply of spares in the car. Only other things i can really point at there is no way of checking, if they go, they go. Engine electonics, such as Air mass meters and lambda sensors can be problematic. Its only a case of reading/resetting codes, if the problem continues or comes back then get the part changed. They are also quite heavy on tires and brakes.

Clutch, same as any other vehicle really, its a wear part, so depends how much abuse they get given, Using the vehicle to tow will shorten the life of any clutch. Which is the same of any vehicle once again. I'm not a towist myself, but we had plenty of customers who were, none of them ever had anything negative to say. The Nivomat rear suspension (optional) is better for towing, but more expensive should it fail.

Exhausts, Once again, never had no issues with them, I worked in a Volvo main dealer parts dept until 2004 or 2005, The only concern would be if it goes it could end up being expensive, i know on the 850 shape V70; the exhaust is one peice from the cat back. I cant remember what it is on the 2001- model.

I feel i may be boring you now, so good luck and enjoy the car.

Edited by The Riddler on Monday 28th December 17:21

[Scamp's Walker]

No, certainly not boring...very informative thank you. Currently have an e39 523i auto BMW but previously had a Volvo 960. This is my parents second Volvo and they just thought it time to change and offered us first refusal if we want it. The car is well specced as far as I can see, it has the winter pack as well, and is in very good condition and I know it has been looked after. I am currently trying to find out all I can so that I can decide if it's a better towcar or not. Is it a turbo engine or not? Tow car websites seem to show a turbo and I seem to recall something about high pressure and low pressure turbos?

Edited by Scamp's Walker on Monday 28th December 17:43

[The Riddler]

Scamp's Walker said:

No, certainly not boring...very informative thank you. Currently have an e39 523i auto BMW but previously had a Volvo 960. This is my parents second Volvo and they just thought it time to change and offered us first refusal if we want it. The car is well specced as far as I can see, it has the winter pack as well, and is in very good condition and I know it has been looked after.

Winter pack is worth having, our S40 doesnt have, but the V40 does. The SE pack on the V70 is probably the only other pack i would seek out if i was in the market for one (leather, ecc ect)

If its a good enough price, and you know it hasnt led a hard life i would say go for it. As a safe and reliable family vehicle and tow car, you cannot possibly go wrong.

Look forward to seeing some pictures once you've brought her home.

[The Riddler]

Scamp's Walker said:

I am currently trying to find out all I can so that I can decide if it's a better towcar or not. Is it a turbo engine or not? Tow car websites seem to show a turbo and I seem to recall something about high pressure and low pressure turbos?

Edited by Scamp's Walker on Monday 28th December 17:43

If you look on the cam belt cover there will be an engine code. B52****, you mentioned B5244S2. This is not a Turbo charged engine. A T where the S is would mean a turbo engine.

I use this guide for reference from time to time: Volvo Engine Codes

The page you need is half way down.(V70 2000-) The ones that start with B are Petrol engines, while the D's are obviously Diesel.

As for whether its a better tow car or not, what are you looking to tow? An occasional small trailer? Or something bigger such as a caravan? While it might have a pretty dire power output (140bhp) the torque should be more than enough for most applications.

[Scamp's Walker]

I think it has the SE pack, well it has leather, superb stereo and indicater stalk info readout etc, what is ECC? In answer to your question...an average size trailer and 24ft 1175kg caravan!

Edited by Scamp's Walker on Monday 28th December 19:48

[The Riddler]

ECC is the electronic climate control.

Sounds like yours has the SE pack. As for towing, you should cope fine with something that size, Although your 523 would be more comparable with the B5244S engine, as both are around 170bhp.

[Scamp's Walker]

Thanks for that, am going to find out chapter and verse on the car in the new couple of weeks. The car is due a service shortly and my parents think the clutch may be going so am going to wait for the outcome of the service before I decide. Since taking up caravanning we had resolved that our next car would either be a Volvo estate or a 4x4 but hadn't anticipated changing cars this soon! Thanks again for your much appreciatd help and guidance.