thanks for the tips I hadn't considered the thermostat but it does make sense whilst replacement is easier, I probably would have replaced aux pulleys as again much easier to do as part of a larger project.

serviced by lipscombe volvo 02/01/2020 advised attention to timing belt, PCV system and front discs this year. all will be fixed by summer. cost £355.00.

thanks oragex I appreciate the lateral thinking on this problem, I've traced the vacuum pump switch and the purge valve is quite close to it but it definitely is the purge valve it has only two vacuum lines plus the harness. I've smoke tested both the purge line and the PCV system and have no vacuum...

Have checked the vacuum lines and found the valve cable tied to the base of the airbox the wiring harness has been extended to accommodate this. the adaption looks quite professional using colour matched wires. I can only assume that it was moved to ease replacement. it does not seem to be earthed d...

Thanks will do that this morning

I've checked the Haynes manual which states locations are on the fan shroud or under the intake manifold. I've also seen utube footage showing it placed under the left side rear wheel arch (when viewed from the rear of the car) near the canister. I've checked all of these areas and not found the val...

I purchased a 2003 v70 a month ago, it's a non turbo 2.4 with 130,000. recently had an evap code on investigation evap purge valve has been removed. why would this be done? is this common practice? the system was designed to help protect the environment so why mess with it? The car was MOT'd just pr...