2003 VOLVO V70 R AWD

KEY FACTS

• A tastefully specified and well-presented example of Volvo’s desirable performance estate car.
• Powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-five cylinder engine, producing 295bhp, delivered to all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
• The car is finished in Cosmos Blue Metallic with co-ordinating leather interior, and is fitted with refurbished 18-inch Pegasus alloy wheels.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Nordkap Blue leather interior extends to the door cards and contrast stitching on the multifunction steering wheel.
• It features three-position memory for the driver’s seat and power-folding door mirrors, as well as two-stage heating for both front seats.
• The car was specified with the rare ‘Premium’ sound system upgrade, and a detachable Volvo towbar and electrics are fitted.
• The factory-fitted metal dog guard is another rare option, folding up on gas struts when not in use.
• The V70 R is fitted with the ‘Active Chassis’ system, with three-stage adjustable shock absorbers.
• It bears the appropriate registration mark ‘V70 RXX’, which is included in the sale.
• The only modification is a 2.5-inch stainless steel exhaust system, which was fitted in October 2020.
• The car comes with two keys as well as the service book, owner’s manual and other invoices and receipts in the original ‘R’-branded leather wallet.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The paintwork is believed to be original and is in excellent overall condition, with some minor blemishes on the rear bumper and a few small stone chips to the front end.
• The interior is in good condition, displaying only modest wear to the leather, and slightly more noticeable scuffing and surface marks to the driver’s seat bolster.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was in May 2021 at 139,675 miles, when the car passed on its second attempt after the nearside front position lamp was replaced. Three advisories were recorded: the offside front fog lamp was not working, a slight oil leak was noted, and a slight blow was recorded from the middle of the exhaust pipe. The vendor states that the car leaves no oil on the ground, and that there is an invoice for the repair of the exhaust leak.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was most recently serviced in March 2021 at 139,257 miles by DK Auto Services, where it received an engine oil and filter change.
• Prior to this, the owner states that the car was serviced in March 2020, January 2020 (at 135,706 miles by John Simmons, an independent Volvo specialist) and in November 2019, when all four discs and pads were replaced. There are invoices for all these visits.
• The original 18-inch Pegasus alloy wheels were refurbished in July 2020.

Dates and mileage:

• Feb 2017 – 115,475 miles - Mr Clutch Autocentres, Crawley
• Dec 2015 – 113,135 miles - Mr Clutch Autocentres, Crawley
• Oct 2014 – 109,672 miles - Charlwood Volvo (Independent specialist)
• Oct 2013 – 106,728 miles - Charlwood Volvo (Independent specialist)
• Sep 2012 – 104,156 miles - Kipling Motorist Centre, Crawley
• Nov 2010 – 100,930 miles - Charlwood Volvo (Independent specialist)
• Dec 2009 – 96,046 miles - Charlwood Volvo (Independent specialist)
• May 2009 – 86,078 miles - Charlwood Volvo (Independent specialist)
• Dec 2008 – 72,848 miles - Barn Motors, Dorking
• Feb 2008 – 59,749 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo, Leatherhead
• Mar 2007 – 47,421 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo, Leatherhead
• Jul 2006 – 34,633 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo, Leatherhead
• Nov 2005 – 22,427 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo, Leatherhead
• Oct 2004 – 9,963 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo, Slough
• Oct 2003 – 1,355 miles - Riders Cornwall Volvo
• Jul 2003 - 9 miles - Riders Truro Volvo - Pre-Delivery Service

SUMMARY

The V70 R AWD is a rare and sought-after model, combining an impressive turn of pace and a unique five-cylinder soundtrack with the practicality and comfort of a large estate car. An effortless long-distance cruiser, it is ready to be enjoyed for many more miles.

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