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01 t5 manual v70

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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koffinb
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Year and Model: Red 97 855R
Location: Southeast USA

01 t5 manual v70

Post by koffinb »

150k...great deal, anything to really look for? Timing belt was done at 105k, i'm going to go pick up the car this Friday
1997 855R-Completely Bone Stock..for now

jda2000
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Joined: 1 April 2010
Year and Model: 04 V70 2.5T 01 V70T5
Location: Sarasota, FL

Post by jda2000 »

being a manual, and the t-belt done already, you are good to go.

Check the sticker color on the ETM, if yellow it means it has been replaced once, another plus.

koffinb
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Year and Model: Red 97 855R
Location: Southeast USA

Post by koffinb »

nothing else?
1997 855R-Completely Bone Stock..for now

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Just about everything
Check the front suspension, if it not been replaced in its entirety, it will need to be shortly
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

koffinb
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Year and Model: Red 97 855R
Location: Southeast USA

Post by koffinb »

hmm ok, hope its not too bad
1997 855R-Completely Bone Stock..for now

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