The apparent turbo lag at lower revs is the little plastic arm that changes warm/cool air direction to the induction air. It wears at the far end and drops off. A new one costs about £6! It is located towards the left end - as you look at the engine - after you take the sound damper 0ff. You need to look quite hard to find it, but once you do, it'll help when the new arm drops off, which they do from time to time, especially when booting it.
The leak comes from the rubber hose between refill pipe and the tank ,it’s a small hose about 15 cm and it’s hard to replace but not impossible I done it on my Volvo
Fantastic, thanks for pointing that out. It gives me a place to start. That makes sense, because it's only leaking on the side of the car where the fuel goes in.
You'll need to drop the rear sub frame just enough to access the small rubber pipe. They are a pain to get out. Depending where you are go to Tim Williams Racing in coalvil👍🏾. He is the volvo guru of the UK
I paid £1800 for my 61 plate V70 R design and I haven’t looked back. It’s cat S i picked it up from a salvage yard with full history, including cam belt and water pump ,110k miles and 2 keys. Needs minor body work on the rear quarter that i will eventually get around to fixing but it’s a great car with decent spec. Yours looks really nice for the money you paid👍🏼
Just subscribed and really enjoy your presentation style, knowledge and choice of everyday affordable cars. Look forward to viewing past and future videos. Thank you.
Fuel leak probably around the top of the pump. There have been recalls on that over the years. Not sure if your model is included but it is worth checking. I would not ignore that as it might be dangerous.
I'd personally leave the chrome strips and the colour-coded mirrors as they are. It has the right amount of chrome (dark colours really suit hints of chrome).
Car looks great, I’ve had 22 of these so far, I would clean the EGR and run an injector cleaner through. If the car isn’t telling you there is something wrong then it has likely mapped to accommodate the reduced power output. Otherwise, wait until the warnings come on and trace the issue. Rear spoiler finishes them well. Remap works but doesn’t wake up fully until the DPF is removed (emptied)
Thank you! I'm buying an 04 Volvo V-70 5 cyl Turbo. I'm having it quality ck'd and the Dealer is fixing all defaults, such as driver's side window, ck engine light and engine motor mount, which appear to be the only faults. I think you will b able to fully get your fuel tank replaced and gauge corrected in due time. Sorry your having to deal w that problem.
Great video!! With reference to the fuel leak, I would be inclined to check that the filler hose hasn’t perished or that the clamps haven’t become loose on said hose. With reference to the low down power, they can be a bit sluggish. (See later mention about TerraClean). If it’s an auto I’d suggest a gearbox oil change and software update... it’s not that expensive. It’s always worth checking part prices with Volvo (speakers and sender) as they’re usually reasonable. Something else I would recommend that I did to my S60 D5 was carry out a TerraClean. It transformed the acceleration and fuel economy... it was like a new car... it went from being fast to URGENT!! In failing that, it could probably do with an Italian Tune up using V-Power Diesel!!
Personally I'd keep the chrome strips, looks good against the dark. On the lack of low down grunt I'd recommend checking the rod for the swirlflaps. It's a common issue on the euro 4 d5s. If the flaps fail in the "right" position it won't go in to limp mode either and you might not even notice that they aren't working any more. Symptoms are lower mpg's and a bit less peppy low down before the turbo spools
Great vids on the V70, I've recently picked one up myself! I was wondering though, what's the splitter that you've put on the front bumper? It makes it look that tiny bit more aggressive which I really like.
I'd firstly look into the fuel pump not being seated correctly into the fuel tank. That would cause fuel to spill at maximum level as it will have plenty of room to overspill at a high rate and the sender unit not indicating correctly due to the fact it's probably got limited movement. You will probably find that the fuel tank is covered in fuel on the outside and your fuel leak off path to be near the rear of the sideskirt. Also the scale on the sender unit would have worn locally thus making the indicating issue worse. Had the same issue on a used BMW E46 quite a while back. If that is the issue you will probably require a new gasket/ O-ring as it's probably pinched and a new scale. Good luck, hope it's an easy fix.
Ive got a S60 2.4 D5 .Ive had it from new and its done 120k. The few issues ive have mainly been with brakes especially the handbrake and more recently I've changed the soot filter . Im going to change the timing belt at the next service as ive heard they can perish and snap and that could write the car off as its book value is only about £1.5k .
Those volvos are known for having an ‘on / off’ throttle hesitation which might be what your feeling. It’s to do with the mapping of the engine - I had the same car and when I had it remapped that low revs hesitation disappeared.
The rear spoiler really helps to keep the rear screen clear in the rain, rarely do I need the rear wiper more than intermittent. The Sport pack spoiler, if your car is Barents Blue, code 466, then the Pt No is 39993 978-4, but I suspect it will have to be in primer, 39985 288-8. You transfer the high level brake light from the rear screen to the spoiler. Some drilling is involved, you will need a hole cutter, but remember the tail gate is composite, not metal, so dropping the cuttings inside is ok.
Definately colour code that chrome, possibly swap the headlights for all clear (no orange indicator) or if they aren't available just do a small black smoke over the orange of yours? With the turbo lag have you checked the small vacuum hoses? Mine had a crack at a 90° bend so it wasn't visible but under pressure it was expanding and delaying the boost a hell of a lot. £4 worth of hose fixed it
With regards to your feeling of turbo lag, it's probably down to the age of the DPF. At 180,000 it's going to have a lot of ash in it. The Euro4's EGR system works by generating a pressure drop across the EGR . It does so by altering the VGT vanes on the exhaust side and throttle position on the intake. It's what's known as a high pressure loop EGR and they don't come without their problems. If DPF gas flow is reduced due to ash accumulation, it will push up the exhaust manifold pressure amd the ECM will then compensate by throttling the charged air supply. My D5 felt like yours, then I put an aftermarket DPF pressure sensor on that wouldn't adapt to the ECM and was under reading the pressure drop. The result..... well limp mode after a couple of miles. However, before spitting it's dummy out, it was like a completely different car. The change in bottom end response & power delivery was unbelievable. You could tell just from the sound of the exhaust that the engine was getting a lot more air. Keep an eye on you instantaneous MPG. If it keeps dipping to around 36mpg at cruising speeds, it's dropping into regeneration too often. If you have a scanner with live data, an EGR fixed at 95% closed is another sign the engine is in regeneration.
Great car for the money Luke & I would leave the exterior as it is but that's just my opinion. I would check the fuel pump in the tank, the issues you mentioned could all be related. I got a 2005 S80 D5 with 172k on the clock, after doing 20k in it myself it turned out the car had been running on just the pump on the engine (I found out when that one eventually gave up) the one in the tank probably hadn't been working when I got the car, it's quite common for them to fail by the mileage you V70 has on it.
Keep the chrome! 😉 But if you dont, give me a shout because mine needs replacing! Great videos. On our 3rd V70 now (latest a MY2005 £1k 2.5T), can't beat them as cheap family wagons of you're prepared to get the spanners out every now and again.
Not sure if you’ve sorted the problem but throttle lag is common on common rail diesels. Might not be turbo at all. I suggest you spend a few quid on getting it terracleaned. Had my 2002 V70 2.4 TSE AWD done a while ago and it was worth it. Recently had my Jag XF done which is diesel and it made a huge difference. Even the wife noticed!!!!
I have a 2009 2.4 V70. I have owned it since 2012 and bought t back here when I relocated. Love it. But I want to respray it and wonder what it would cost and any ideas where? Live in the Midlands.
I have a D5 myself now. Replaced: ac compressor, wheel bearings, alternator pulley, serpentine belt, tensioner, rear brakes, rear dampers, and all lightbulbs. To get it MOT ready: Front dampers, sorting the handbrake, new rims+tyres, and rear sway bar end links. Got it for 1000£ (a good condition D5 goes for £3-4000 here) Apart from the issues, it’s been an epic car! 2002 D5 with 225000 miles and runs like a dream, cheap on fuel and epic sound (non DPF on mine luckily) Love your V70 man :)
Well played, it should be set for another 225k miles now! Great cars those D5s. Not so thrilling to drive but amazingly comfortable, refined (for a diesel), economical and practical. Enjoy!
Nick Egan I will! Love the car more than I though I’d ever do. Runs smooth and goes well. It was either q dreary Toyota or the V70, and since I’ve owned 2 Saab 9-5’s I thought to risk for a V70. Don’t regret it for a second.
Are the variable vanes on these vacuum actuated similar to a VAG of similar era? Could just be a worn actuator or a leaky hose? Only mentioning because I replaced an actuator after 150k on my mk4 golf as a matter of routine and low down boost response was noticeably better.
I reckon you should leave it as it is. The D5 is a good car. But in my opinion dont colour code the bump strips at all. What I would do is lower it by 35mm and obtain some volvo v70r pegasus alloys. Would look very smart then👍🏾
Your fuel leak might be a cracked rubber. The fuel filler is a metal tube with a rubber joiner between the tube and the tank. Mine cracked and it would piss fuel everywhere, but only when the tank was full. It's a cheap part to replace: Volvo P/N 9141423
Some cars suit a little modification here & there but a Volvo is an understated classy brand, personally I'd maybe go for a slightly bigger set of wheels but only from within the V70 range.
This car with the 2.4 Diesel engine can carry you 500K miles if you keep everything in good condition. They are indestructible when taken care of. For the speakers call around scrap yards. I'm sure you'll find a few old V70's where you'll be allowed to take them out. However if you suspect a problem with the turbo see to it that you fix it as soon as because it can break the engine on these.
Hey Luke, nice one about the video. I used to use a Company called LBVolvoSpares.co.uk a few years ago. His name is Leigh. See if he has some speakers for the front doors for your 2007 V70. Chrome wise used to come with the higher spec models. I think the sport models had colour coded. The V70R models do have thos trims colour coded. Not sure about the wing mirrors. Get online and see if others have done it and see how it looks. Love the front splitter. Good work so far man. Best. Roheet 👍🙏
In regard to your turbo issue, I dont believe it be an issue, I have a 2003 S60 with the D5, that is the same.... goes like stabbed rat when you feed it the onions, but fair amount of lag low down. They are also bloody heavy cars.... Weigh the same as a retirement bungalow with a portly grandmother inside.
Get rid of the chrome and put an egg crate grill in. Is it possible to access the fuel sender without dropping the tank. With my V50 it is not possible.
Me again - the D5 does have wicked - bad - lag, so just keep your foot in! Seriously though, the lag thing just needs 'learning', then it isn't a problem, as long as you never expect instant power. On that front, a stage 1 re-map gives about 200hp, which the engine internals can easily take (the later Mk3 V70 D5 215ps/210hp version has the same internals), and a red line of about 4,800rpm, 0-60 up from about 9 to 8 seconds, and top speed up to 140mph from 130. There is tons of low down torque, pulling from 1,200rpm, once the short lag period allows. There is none of that waiting and waiting in top gear for something to happen, just a second or two for the turbo to spool up. Volvo tried, not entirely successfully, to lose the lag on the Mk 3s with a twin turbo set up; a high rev lightweight one for quicker spooling, and a bigger one for higher engine speeds. Not worth the extra cash to get one of those. By the time the Mk3 had done this, and added a raft of other environmental controls, it would never get the 50+mpg I frequently get from my 2007 Mk2 D5 with 140k on the clock. With later Mk 3s it is hard to get better than 45 on a run, and you're into the low 30s if you boot it. Contrary to what a lot of detractors say about the Mk2's handling and engine etc, I love chucking mine around, and never get below 40mpg at that. And comments about how 'rough' the D5 unit is is, well, daft. Mine is silky smooth, and very quiet. Nuff said. Keep up the good work young sir, I, like many others, like your 'real world' style, and the fact that you present older, but significant, cars on this channel. Good luck.
Yes, there could be more issues and there could be fewer issues considering the mileage. That's why you didn't buy the first banger of Volvo V70 MK2 you came across, right?
Hey, last thing, promise... The fuel thing. Try the filler pipe-to-tank join. Volvo say mine has a 70 l tank, but I have squeezed 75 in before now, when it says only 20 miles left in the tank. So it really is pretty empty. They clearly don't want you to truly brim it. partly because of the pipe union, but also because the tank is plastic, and will bulge if you really do brim it. You are supposed to stop filling when the fuel station pump trips. I can get another 7 or 8 litres in after that point, and as mine doesn't leak, I will do that on a long run. Up to 900 miles on a tank, how cool is that?! I believe Volvo deliberately made the filler down pipe convoluted precisely to stop people over-filling. It may be that the previous owner of yours regularly brimmed it completely, and caused a weakness somewhere. It is a bit of a bugger to get to the downpipe though...
Are you 100% certain its your speakers? The hu850 headunits on the p2s are a known weakness and can give similar symptoms, just seems strange that both speakers have blown
Not too much in the way of difference between the V70 and the XC70. I have the XC70 petrol with 220k miles. They both are smashing good cars. As far as changing the outside features, I say leave well enough alone. You really don't need the silver mirror covers or bumper change and from a distance it's still a reliable and classic looking car. Interior compliments the exterior color...
Under 300 quid per year in road tax for such a big diesel? That's a real bargain, here in the Netherlands you would pay that amount *per month* in road tax because it's big, and it's a diesel.
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The volvo is looking like its just come out of the showroom! Good job Luke! Love the videos mate.
I'd keep the chrome bumper strips, they look good against the dark body colour and split up the large expanse of colour
And i might get slated for this, but what a great presenter you are!
Haha, I hope you don't get slated for it :D Thanks!
Fax
Why would you get slated?
@@TorqueSteer I agree very well presented.
Luke really is.
The apparent turbo lag at lower revs is the little plastic arm that changes warm/cool air direction to the induction air. It wears at the far end and drops off. A new one costs about £6! It is located towards the left end - as you look at the engine - after you take the sound damper 0ff. You need to look quite hard to find it, but once you do, it'll help when the new arm drops off, which they do from time to time, especially when booting it.
Any idea what this part is called?
Do you mean the intake swirl flap actuator arm?
The leak comes from the rubber hose between refill pipe and the tank ,it’s a small hose about 15 cm and it’s hard to replace but not impossible I done it on my Volvo
Fantastic, thanks for pointing that out. It gives me a place to start. That makes sense, because it's only leaking on the side of the car where the fuel goes in.
The 'leak' comes from pressing the pedal on the right too hard :)
You'll need to drop the rear sub frame just enough to access the small rubber pipe. They are a pain to get out. Depending where you are go to Tim Williams Racing in coalvil👍🏾. He is the volvo guru of the UK
@@mabskha7917 I did it without dropping the subframe just use a crowbar and loosen the refillercap screws 🙂
I also replaced one at work without dropping the rear subframe. Its a pain to do but its possible
Another superb video, Luke. We all look forward to your new uploads so much, especially in these difficult times...
Just bought a v70 t5 last monday. Love it.
Are you still loving it? :v
Are you still loving it? :v
I paid £1800 for my 61 plate V70 R design and I haven’t looked back. It’s cat S i picked it up from a salvage yard with full history, including cam belt and water pump ,110k miles and 2 keys. Needs minor body work on the rear quarter that i will eventually get around to fixing but it’s a great car with decent spec. Yours looks really nice for the money you paid👍🏼
I've got a P2 S80, and this V70 just looks amazing. Love the blackout look
Just subscribed and really enjoy your presentation style, knowledge and choice of everyday affordable cars.
Look forward to viewing past and future videos.
Thank you.
mate, you are awesome at presenting. you should be on TV presenting cars and talking about motors bro !
Fuel leak probably around the top of the pump. There have been recalls on that over the years. Not sure if your model is included but it is worth checking. I would not ignore that as it might be dangerous.
Lovely Jubbly, really like your presentation of your videos.
The rub strips and wing mirror mods sound good Luke 👍👍
Always a pleasure to watch ✌️
Love the volvo you have done a Great job iam sure what ever you decide to do it will look fab
Great content mate, love the channel 👍
I'd personally leave the chrome strips and the colour-coded mirrors as they are. It has the right amount of chrome (dark colours really suit hints of chrome).
Nice fix and good video! The D5 is a good engine, rest of the car can have some issues but they are mostly easy to fix.
The V70 Vids are such a great series!
Car looks great, I’ve had 22 of these so far, I would clean the EGR and run an injector cleaner through. If the car isn’t telling you there is something wrong then it has likely mapped to accommodate the reduced power output. Otherwise, wait until the warnings come on and trace the issue.
Rear spoiler finishes them well.
Remap works but doesn’t wake up fully until the DPF is removed (emptied)
Great series Luke, I've an 05 S60 2.5T but with only 66k on it. And they are lovely places to be inside of. In the front at least....
Thank you! I'm buying an 04 Volvo V-70 5 cyl Turbo. I'm having it quality ck'd and the Dealer is fixing all defaults, such as driver's side window, ck engine light and engine motor mount, which appear to be the only faults. I think you will b able to fully get your fuel tank replaced and gauge corrected in due time. Sorry your having to deal w that problem.
If your doing the mirrors - try the same colour on the chrome strips. Would all blend in nice. 👍🏻
Good video. Love the Volvo. Well done
Great video!!
With reference to the fuel leak, I would be inclined to check that the filler hose hasn’t perished or that the clamps haven’t become loose on said hose.
With reference to the low down power, they can be a bit sluggish. (See later mention about TerraClean). If it’s an auto I’d suggest a gearbox oil change and software update... it’s not that expensive. It’s always worth checking part prices with Volvo (speakers and sender) as they’re usually reasonable. Something else I would recommend that I did to my S60 D5 was carry out a TerraClean. It transformed the acceleration and fuel economy... it was like a new car... it went from being fast to URGENT!!
In failing that, it could probably do with an Italian Tune up using V-Power Diesel!!
This one's a manual
There is a chance your catalytic converter is partially blocked, had a similar problem with a C30 D5, cat was cleared & car now flys.
Personally I'd keep the chrome strips, looks good against the dark. On the lack of low down grunt I'd recommend checking the rod for the swirlflaps. It's a common issue on the euro 4 d5s. If the flaps fail in the "right" position it won't go in to limp mode either and you might not even notice that they aren't working any more. Symptoms are lower mpg's and a bit less peppy low down before the turbo spools
Great vids on the V70, I've recently picked one up myself! I was wondering though, what's the splitter that you've put on the front bumper? It makes it look that tiny bit more aggressive which I really like.
You've cleaned that thing immaculately!
I like the chrome strips. Personally, I'd leave them as is.
Credit to you that volvo looks great!
I'd firstly look into the fuel pump not being seated correctly into the fuel tank. That would cause fuel to spill at maximum level as it will have plenty of room to overspill at a high rate and the sender unit not indicating correctly due to the fact it's probably got limited movement. You will probably find that the fuel tank is covered in fuel on the outside and your fuel leak off path to be near the rear of the sideskirt. Also the scale on the sender unit would have worn locally thus making the indicating issue worse. Had the same issue on a used BMW E46 quite a while back. If that is the issue you will probably require a new gasket/ O-ring as it's probably pinched and a new scale. Good luck, hope it's an easy fix.
The side mirrors maybe, but I think the bumpers strips give it an air of class 🇸🇪👍
Ive got a S60 2.4 D5 .Ive had it from new and its done 120k. The few issues ive have mainly been with brakes especially the handbrake and more recently I've changed the soot filter . Im going to change the timing belt at the next service as ive heard they can perish and snap and that could write the car off as its book value is only about £1.5k .
Brilliant video - subscribed
Those volvos are known for having an ‘on / off’ throttle hesitation which might be what your feeling. It’s to do with the mapping of the engine - I had the same car and when I had it remapped that low revs hesitation disappeared.
Rear spoiler off the sport pack models is a must have.
I agree, I'm after one for mine.
I just got one a few weeks ago and i‘m still not sure if it was the right choice. I think it looks better without.
The rear spoiler really helps to keep the rear screen clear in the rain, rarely do I need the rear wiper more than intermittent. The Sport pack spoiler, if your car is Barents Blue, code 466, then the Pt No is 39993 978-4, but I suspect it will have to be in primer, 39985 288-8. You transfer the high level brake light from the rear screen to the spoiler. Some drilling is involved, you will need a hole cutter, but remember the tail gate is composite, not metal, so dropping the cuttings inside is ok.
@@robertrich663 You sound like you know what you’re talking about but unfortunately you’re very mistaken. As is the majority of people here... 🙈
Hoovies Garage Tyler this is your British Cousin LOL seriously your looking sharp mate , upwards and onwards.
Where did you find that front lip? The end result is fantastic!
Definately colour code that chrome, possibly swap the headlights for all clear (no orange indicator) or if they aren't available just do a small black smoke over the orange of yours? With the turbo lag have you checked the small vacuum hoses? Mine had a crack at a 90° bend so it wasn't visible but under pressure it was expanding and delaying the boost a hell of a lot. £4 worth of hose fixed it
Gorgeous paint
If there were alot more chrome then I would say paint it body colour but as it's only small bits then I would leave them as is.
For the age mileage id check the EGR valve for causing poor power low down. The D5 is fairly sluggish at low revs. The turbo lag is daft
Lovely looking Volvo
With regards to your feeling of turbo lag, it's probably down to the age of the DPF. At 180,000 it's going to have a lot of ash in it. The Euro4's EGR system works by generating a pressure drop across the EGR . It does so by altering the VGT vanes on the exhaust side and throttle position on the intake. It's what's known as a high pressure loop EGR and they don't come without their problems. If DPF gas flow is reduced due to ash accumulation, it will push up the exhaust manifold pressure amd the ECM will then compensate by throttling the charged air supply. My D5 felt like yours, then I put an aftermarket DPF pressure sensor on that wouldn't adapt to the ECM and was under reading the pressure drop. The result..... well limp mode after a couple of miles. However, before spitting it's dummy out, it was like a completely different car. The change in bottom end response & power delivery was unbelievable. You could tell just from the sound of the exhaust that the engine was getting a lot more air.
Keep an eye on you instantaneous MPG. If it keeps dipping to around 36mpg at cruising speeds, it's dropping into regeneration too often. If you have a scanner with live data, an EGR fixed at 95% closed is another sign the engine is in regeneration.
Great car for the money Luke & I would leave the exterior as it is but that's just my opinion.
I would check the fuel pump in the tank, the issues you mentioned could all be related. I got a 2005 S80 D5 with 172k on the clock, after doing 20k in it myself it turned out the car had been running on just the pump on the engine (I found out when that one eventually gave up) the one in the tank probably hadn't been working when I got the car, it's quite common for them to fail by the mileage you V70 has on it.
Keep the chrome! 😉
But if you dont, give me a shout because mine needs replacing!
Great videos. On our 3rd V70 now (latest a MY2005 £1k 2.5T), can't beat them as cheap family wagons of you're prepared to get the spanners out every now and again.
Great video Luke. Have you lost weight mate looking slim and lean man 👍
Deffo keep it the way it is, it looks fab, but the silver mirrors will be a nice touch
Fuel pump seal on top of tank. Fuel level sensor is also part of the fuel pump assembly.
I really love that dressing style. Just like me in secondary school in the 90's. (I'm from Warsaw)
I hope u keep the Volvo good car mate
Not sure if you’ve sorted the problem but throttle lag is common on common rail diesels. Might not be turbo at all. I suggest you spend a few quid on getting it terracleaned. Had my 2002 V70 2.4 TSE AWD done a while ago and it was worth it. Recently had my Jag XF done which is diesel and it made a huge difference. Even the wife noticed!!!!
Like the front chrome strips they add a bit of class to it i feel
Lovely Car!
I have a 2009 2.4 V70. I have owned it since 2012 and bought t back here when I relocated. Love it. But I want to respray it and wonder what it would cost and any ideas where? Live in the Midlands.
I have a D5 myself now. Replaced: ac compressor, wheel bearings, alternator pulley, serpentine belt, tensioner, rear brakes, rear dampers, and all lightbulbs.
To get it MOT ready: Front dampers, sorting the handbrake, new rims+tyres, and rear sway bar end links.
Got it for 1000£ (a good condition D5 goes for £3-4000 here)
Apart from the issues, it’s been an epic car! 2002 D5 with 225000 miles and runs like a dream, cheap on fuel and epic sound (non DPF on mine luckily)
Love your V70 man :)
Well played, it should be set for another 225k miles now! Great cars those D5s. Not so thrilling to drive but amazingly comfortable, refined (for a diesel), economical and practical. Enjoy!
Nick Egan I will! Love the car more than I though I’d ever do. Runs smooth and goes well.
It was either q dreary Toyota or the V70, and since I’ve owned 2 Saab 9-5’s I thought to risk for a V70. Don’t regret it for a second.
Wow,what a condition of this car! In Latvia for 550 £ you will get half of this car,forward or back half,you can choose 😀
Body coloured inserts on the bumpers 👍Not so sure about anodised aluminium for the mirrors......
Rear spoiler would be good 😃
Are the variable vanes on these vacuum actuated similar to a VAG of similar era? Could just be a worn actuator or a leaky hose?
Only mentioning because I replaced an actuator after 150k on my mk4 golf as a matter of routine and low down boost response was noticeably better.
Nice looking motor that is mate
I reckon you should leave it as it is. The D5 is a good car. But in my opinion dont colour code the bump strips at all. What I would do is lower it by 35mm and obtain some volvo v70r pegasus alloys. Would look very smart then👍🏾
Just get it remapped mate, it will feel like a different car and will eliminate the turbo lag , increase mpg and erm well itll be loads quicker ;)
Hi Luke I would keep the crome stripes mate
Leave the chrome accents. Go with brushed aluminium mirror covers.
Have you ever done the boot lid struts one that has electronic opening. Mine are sagging. Any ideas?
Your fuel leak might be a cracked rubber. The fuel filler is a metal tube with a rubber joiner between the tube and the tank. Mine cracked and it would piss fuel everywhere, but only when the tank was full. It's a cheap part to replace: Volvo P/N 9141423
Some cars suit a little modification here & there but a Volvo is an understated classy brand, personally I'd maybe go for a slightly bigger set of wheels but only from within the V70 range.
In the words of James May "Standard!"
That's one word.
This car with the 2.4 Diesel engine can carry you 500K miles if you keep everything in good condition. They are indestructible when taken care of.
For the speakers call around scrap yards. I'm sure you'll find a few old V70's where you'll be allowed to take them out.
However if you suspect a problem with the turbo see to it that you fix it as soon as because it can break the engine on these.
The seal on the in tank low pressure fuel pump hasn't gone has it?
Fuel sender did not work on my Saab.,and I had. Leak...was related only for the fact that nthe seal on the pump/sender in the tank was bad.
Hey Luke, nice one about the video. I used to use a Company called LBVolvoSpares.co.uk a few years ago. His name is Leigh. See if he has some speakers for the front doors for your 2007 V70.
Chrome wise used to come with the higher spec models. I think the sport models had colour coded. The V70R models do have thos trims colour coded. Not sure about the wing mirrors. Get online and see if others have done it and see how it looks.
Love the front splitter. Good work so far man. Best. Roheet 👍🙏
Luke just piggy backing on this, I just checked and that website has been taken down. But his business and number is still on the web.
In regard to your turbo issue, I dont believe it be an issue, I have a 2003 S60 with the D5, that is the same.... goes like stabbed rat when you feed it the onions, but fair amount of lag low down.
They are also bloody heavy cars.... Weigh the same as a retirement bungalow with a portly grandmother inside.
That made me chuckle! Cheers. Stay safe.
The turbo boost issue could be the vacuum engine mounts?
Get rid of the chrome and put an egg crate grill in. Is it possible to access the fuel sender without dropping the tank. With my V50 it is not possible.
The fuel problem could that be a faulty breather pipe.
Me again - the D5 does have wicked - bad - lag, so just keep your foot in! Seriously though, the lag thing just needs 'learning', then it isn't a problem, as long as you never expect instant power. On that front, a stage 1 re-map gives about 200hp, which the engine internals can easily take (the later Mk3 V70 D5 215ps/210hp version has the same internals), and a red line of about 4,800rpm, 0-60 up from about 9 to 8 seconds, and top speed up to 140mph from 130. There is tons of low down torque, pulling from 1,200rpm, once the short lag period allows. There is none of that waiting and waiting in top gear for something to happen, just a second or two for the turbo to spool up. Volvo tried, not entirely successfully, to lose the lag on the Mk 3s with a twin turbo set up; a high rev lightweight one for quicker spooling, and a bigger one for higher engine speeds. Not worth the extra cash to get one of those. By the time the Mk3 had done this, and added a raft of other environmental controls, it would never get the 50+mpg I frequently get from my 2007 Mk2 D5 with 140k on the clock. With later Mk 3s it is hard to get better than 45 on a run, and you're into the low 30s if you boot it. Contrary to what a lot of detractors say about the Mk2's handling and engine etc, I love chucking mine around, and never get below 40mpg at that. And comments about how 'rough' the D5 unit is is, well, daft. Mine is silky smooth, and very quiet. Nuff said. Keep up the good work young sir, I, like many others, like your 'real world' style, and the fact that you present older, but significant, cars on this channel. Good luck.
Yeah ditch the chrome wherever possible. They are a nice timeless shape and don't need much tinkering imo
Have you found out what the problem with the turbo was ? Because mine has exactly the same
Hey, what is that front bumper lip you got on there, it looks great!
yeah i just noticed that too , did it come like that or was it added and if so from where please?
@@anguspatterson9093 It's added, it's actually a SEAT Cupra R lip (I added one to mine as well) it's quite cheap on ebay and aliexpress
where did you get the front splitter? is it for the R model?
Yes, there could be more issues and there could be fewer issues considering the mileage. That's why you didn't buy the first banger of Volvo V70 MK2 you came across, right?
Hey, last thing, promise... The fuel thing. Try the filler pipe-to-tank join. Volvo say mine has a 70 l tank, but I have squeezed 75 in before now, when it says only 20 miles left in the tank. So it really is pretty empty. They clearly don't want you to truly brim it. partly because of the pipe union, but also because the tank is plastic, and will bulge if you really do brim it. You are supposed to stop filling when the fuel station pump trips. I can get another 7 or 8 litres in after that point, and as mine doesn't leak, I will do that on a long run. Up to 900 miles on a tank, how cool is that?! I believe Volvo deliberately made the filler down pipe convoluted precisely to stop people over-filling. It may be that the previous owner of yours regularly brimmed it completely, and caused a weakness somewhere. It is a bit of a bugger to get to the downpipe though...
Keep it standard. It looks really smart as it is, leave the modding for modding's sake to AdamC's viewers.
Im thinking buy a volvo v70 but the petrol version any advice?
Are you 100% certain its your speakers? The hu850 headunits on the p2s are a known weakness and can give similar symptoms, just seems strange that both speakers have blown
What kind of mpg do you get with that? Tidy big car.
Where is the best place to buy this type of car, but one without extra work needed? Thanks
Volvo number 5 and still love them
I like the idea of body-coloured strips front and back, maybe carbon wrap or dip the mirrors?
I'm not too sure if I want to stay dark with the mirrors. With the dark tints and roof rails, it can become a little too much.
@@TorqueSteer I got a cig lighter USB charger and it's carbon wrapped I think, I find it fascinating and smooth lol
Have you thought about a turbo upgrade?.
My Mk2 2003 V70 D5 wants to chew the tarmac up, no dpf though.
Bonnet scoops, spoiler and how's my driving stickers
I've got the spoiler waiting to go on haha.
@@TorqueSteer 😂
And the go faster stripe over the bonnet and roof.
Not too much in the way of difference between the V70 and the XC70. I have the XC70 petrol with 220k miles. They both are smashing good cars. As far as changing the outside features, I say leave well enough alone. You really don't need the silver mirror covers or bumper change and from a distance it's still a reliable and classic looking car. Interior compliments the exterior color...
I agree de chrome but make it body coloured. I also like the idea with the wing mirrors. Your doing a great job 👍🏻
Under 300 quid per year in road tax for such a big diesel? That's a real bargain, here in the Netherlands you would pay that amount *per month* in road tax because it's big, and it's a diesel.
According to mobile.
de, the excellent volvo that age in Germany from the first owner and bellow 200k km costs 6-8.000 euros.
Check your swirl flaps. Common failure on the euro 4 d5