1998 VOLVO V70 R AWD

KEY FACTS

• The V70 R followed on from the renowned 850 T5-R, as a truly practical performance estate car with a characterful and powerful engine.
• Under the bonnet is a 2.3-litre turbocharged inline-five engine, producing 236bhp in stock form, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission. The car is currently running in front-wheel drive only, due to a faulty angle gear that requires a new sleeve kit.
• This example was originally specified with some rare options, including the two seats in the boot, increasing its capacity to a seven-seat family car.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Nautic Blue Pearl with grey leather and Alcantara interior, the car presents very well indeed, and is sporting its original recently refurbished 17-inch alloy wheels.
• The list of specified equipment includes: heated front seats, wood trim to the centre console and steering wheel, upgraded Dolby Pro Logic sound system with CD changer, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, trip computer, blue-faced instrument dials, dog guard, integrated rear booster cushion, rear spoiler and electric sunroof.
• The seller believes that the car may have been re-mapped, as it feels quicker than other standard R models he has driven.
• The car is accompanied by the original handbooks, including plenty of service history and invoices, and a first aid kit.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The exterior is in very good condition, and it has evidently had a recent cosmetic restoration. There are a few stone chips to the front end of the car, a small chip on a roof bar and one slight chip on the boot.
• All four wheels have also been refurbished.
• The interior is in good order for the age and mileage, with some natural patina showing to the leather trim, as well as some more obvious wear to the driver’s seat outer bolsters. There are some minor cracks to the wood in the centre console and on the top of the steering wheel rim. There is also a small hole present in the driver’s floor mat and a stain on the boot carpet.
• There are two known faults: the washer fluid light sometimes illuminates regardless of the reservoir level, and the aforementioned problem that the car is currently running with power supplied to the front wheels only, due to a faulty transfer box. However, it is still perfectly usable in this condition.
• The most recent MOT test was in August 2021 at 130,479 miles, where the car passed on its second attempt after brake hoses were replaced. The advisories recorded were that the brake discs are worn, and that corrosion is present on the front and rear coil springs.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car received replacement brake hoses and pads in order to pass its MOT in August 2021, at 130,479 miles.
• The owner states that the car was last serviced approximately 500 miles ago, when it received an oil and filter change.
• There is a stamped service book alongside a number of invoices supplied with the vehicle.

SUMMARY

This Volvo V70 R is a desirable modern classic, offering superb practicality and ample power from its tractable five-cylinder engine. Sought after by enthusiasts as an impressive all-rounder, this sturdy and surprisingly quick performance estate car presents well, and it could make a great daily driver or occasional load-lugger.

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