1998 s70 with a 2.5t questions (with pictures)

[nickity]

Hello! I recently purchased a 1998 s70 2.5t. It was originally purchased in Sweden by someone in the U.S. military, who then flew it back to the states (where I live). I have done some research and I can not find any information about an s70 with a 2.5t that was made available for the U.S. in '98. Some people at a Volvo shop told me that it is very rare and valuable. Does anyone have any information on this vehicle?

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[precopster]

It's still a 2435cc engine regardless of whether the badge says 2.4 or 2.5 They were simply badge changes between different markets.

The true 2.5s at 2521cc weren't in use until a 3mm stroke increase occurred for the 2003 model year. By then they had numerous engineering changes and advancements including new heads and oil squirted cooling for the pistons.

[Ozark Lee]

The European market was generally one model year ahead of the North American cars. Do you have an electronic throttle module or a standard throttle body?

Buying parts could be interesting.

...Lee

[precopster]

Do you have an electronic throttle module or a standard throttle body?

...Lee

One photo of the engine bay will confirm if it's a year ahead or when ignition is turned on one of the lights says ETS

[nickity]

here are a few shots of the engine bay. I really just want to know how valuable/rare this car is here in the states since it was imported from Sweden.

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[precopster]

That's a standard pre '99 engine bay with no ETM so count your blessings.

BTW they were also known as 2.5s in the UK market