Update; I was driving this morning and realized the odor was present immediately after activating the windshield wash. I suspect there is a leak in the washer lines that is being drawn into the cabin air intake. I will be checking it tonight.

Hello; I have a 2003 XC 70 with about 80K. In the last couple of days, I have noticed an intermittent, faint antifreeze smell in the cabin while using the heater. I pulled the panels on either side of the center console and did not see any obvious leaks from the pipe connections or from the core. Th...

I am looking at a 2003 XC70 with about 80K with the understanding that the 2002 and earlier P2 cars had well documented issues (stay away). The car in question is one owner with the service history available. I was surprised by the previous issues with this car: Fuel Pump & sending unit @9K, PS ...

OK, Thanks. Got the panel off without damaging anything. Its about 20 degreees today and I was apprehensive about prying on the plastic trim without being sure of what I was doing. Thanks again.

My wife came home with the drivers door window off its track last night. I have tried to find a procedure for the door panel removal but can not locate anything specific for a 2003 v70. Can someone point me in the right direction or let me know how to get the panel off so I can check out the window ...

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OK, thanks for that input. Is there any agreement on what years I should be looking at for a used XC? Mileage is not a huge issue as I will put less than 4K a year on it. I am looking more at longevity of the body and mechanicals.

Hello; I am a new member here and currently own an 03 V70. I like the car but my wife likes it more, so ... Anyways, I am looking at an 01 XC70 with 95K for mileage. 1 owner with most if not all maint. stamps in the service book including one this past week. White lable ETM. No apparent issues, yet....