Volvo XC70 2.4 T Ocean Race Automatic, 51 reg

Item Features Volvo XC70 2.4:

Seller notes:

Used : An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

“Excellent condition (see full description). Only faults are that the heater is not working, and windscreen clips missing”

Year:	2001	Transmission:	Automatic
Manufacturer:	Volvo	Fuel:	Petrol
Model:	XC70	Power:	200
Type:	Four Wheel Drive	Seats:	5
Doors:	5	Drive Side:	Right-hand drive
Colour:	Blue	Previous Owners:	2
Metallic Paint:	Yes	Safety Features:	4-Wheel Drive, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags
Reg. Date:	27/11/2001	Exterior:	Alloy Wheels, Tow Bar
Engine Size:	2,400	Interior/Comfort Options:	Auxiliary heating, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Leather Seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
MOT Expiry:	10/2015	In-Car Audio:	AM/FM Stereo, CD Multichanger, CD Player, Navigation System, Premium Sound System

vehicle description:

General car and history Hi, here for sale is my much loved and cherished Volvo XC70 2.4 Petrol Turbo Ocean Race, automatic  which is in superb condition.  The car is petrol, and when driven carefully will easily average over 30 mpg.  It is a great winter car due to the excellent four wheel drive system, and has been very reliable, always starting first time and never breaking down.  The car has done 232K miles, but please do not let this put you off, as it has been so well maintained throughout its life. I have owned the car for four years, and the previous owner had it for ten years – he bought it as an ex-demonstrator from Alan Gibson Volvo in Basingstoke.  The reason for selling is lack of use, and the fact that we have recently changed one of our main cars to a new Mercedes estate, so we no longer have any need for this car.  I am a Volvo enthusiast and have owned many Volvos over the years.  This car has been maintained throughout its life regardless of cost, and has a full and complete Volvo and Volvo Specialist service history, with 23 stamps in the service book.  I have a folder over an inch thick documenting all the work that has been carried out on the car, but to summarise: 27/11/2001 – 15 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo09/05/2002 – 5,471 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo06/11/2002 -11,175 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo06/05/2003 – 24,068 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo09/10/2003 – 37,165 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo22/03/2004 – 49,678 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo10/09/20014 – 61,771 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo14/02/2005 – 72,847 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo13/07/2005 – 84,535 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo18/01/2006 – 97,170 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo22/06/2006 – 108,670 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo20/12/2006 – 120,659 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo27/06/2007 – 132,536 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo04/12/2007 – 144,063 miles, Alan Gibson Volvo10/07/2008 – 156, 393 miles, RT Mechanics Volvo Specialist 23/01/2009 – 167,844 miles, RT Mechanics Volvo Specialist 18/06/2009 – 180,047 miles, RT Mechanics Volvo Specialist 12/01/2010 – 192,714 miles, RT Mechanics Volvo Specialist 20/09/2010 – 205,882 miles, RT Mechanics Volvo Specialist 18/10/2011 – 218,974 miles, DraytonVolvo Wirral 19/10/2012 – 221,981, DraytonVolvo Wirral 18/10/2013 – 226,870, DraytonVolvo Wirral 15/06/2014 – 231,903, DraytonVolvo Wirral Since my ownership I have spent over £9,000 (with all receipts to prove) on the car.  I never actually realised quite what I had spent until I went through the service file to write this eBay description – whenever it’s needed anything, we’ve simply sent it in for repair.  A brand new genuine Volvo automatic gearbox was fitted in July 2011, and the filters/oil changed six months later as they should be (cost £2,000).  The list is endless, and the car has multiple new parts, but in summary:  Cambelt/Water pump were changed at 200K miles in January 2010 including the water pump and tensionerTyres, battery, brakes, suspension componentsHeater matrix, various hoses, coil packs, various sensorsThe full Volvo service schedule has been followed to the letter throughout its life I have the original book pack which is fully stamped, and all three keys/remote fobsMOT until October 2015, with last service 15/06/2014 Specification The car is currently on a cherished number plate, which is in the process of being removed from the car, and it will return to its standard RG51 AMO plate.  The car is very well specified: Full beige soft heated leather seats, with electric adjustment and driver memory (the seats are in amazing condition with virtually no signs of wear)Electric windows all round, mirrors and tilt-slide sunroof, cruise control, 4-disc CD changerPower steering, ABS, traction control
Electric child locks, built in booster seats in the back seats and integrated dog guardFully working RTI Volvo Satellite navigation system (maps last updated in 2007) with remoteIntegrated TV tuner with remote (this will need a digital upgrade to work again though)16” Tellus alloy wheels with front tyres replaced under 5K miles ago, and the rears with just over 2m tread.  All tyres are Pirelli ScorpionDetachable Volvo factory towbar and 7 pin electrics Driver information system computerMultiple airbags
Haldex four wheel drive system.  Most of the time the car will use front wheel drive only, but once it detecst the wheels may be slipping, it moves the power around to get the best traction.  This system is excellent in the snow and generally on muddy winter lanes
  
Condition This car really is in excellent condition, with immaculate bodywork with no dents or scratches of any significance at all.  The paint has a really nice deep shine as you can see in the photographs.  I had dentmaster pull out the ‘shopping trolley’ type dents along the sides of the car when I got it, and I also had the bonnet resprayed to remove the stone chips, so the overall bodywork is excellent.  The aluminium scuff plates front and rear were also replaced recently too.  I have always garaged the car, and the previous owner did too. The interior is free from any nasty smells, has never been smoked in and is in immaculate condition.  There are no marks or stains on the carpets, roof lining or seats and the leather is clean and supple. Mechanically the car drives perfectly, particularly since it has the new gearbox.  It kicks down really well, and is very responsive.  The brakes/steering are all excellent too.  Everything works on the car as it should do. Faults The windscreen was recently replaced due to a crack, and the windscreen clips at the edge of the screen were damaged.  This does not really notice unless you are up close, but really it could do with new clips either slide.  I have the old ones which could possibly be glued back into place.  The windscreen doesn’t leak at all though. The largest point of note is that the heater on the car has stopped working.  The fan system works fine, and blows air, but it will never get hot.  I do not know why this is, but please consider this when bidding. Whilst the car is excellent and I believe anyone looking at it will be amazed at the condition, please remember this is still an old car. I am based in a village just outside Chester (postcode CH3 9JS), and the car will be sold only on eBay and to the highest bidder.  Any ridiculous offers or chancers will be ignored.  £100 non-refundable deposit will be required from the winning bidder within 24 hours of auction end.  Happy bidding!  For more information, please email or call/text me on 07875 378 736

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