My V70 is telling me " REDUCED GAURD, check handbook" I have looked in the book but can find no reference to the Gaurd. Any one know what it is ?

Er, I need some advice. I think I may have droped a clanger ! Today I purchased my V70, privately. I thought the stiff gear change lever indicated how well the car was screwed together, but now I am having second thoughts. The car is one owner with FVSH and 74000 miles. Is this indicative of the bre...