2010 v70 pre-purchase questions (issues)

Bluegrassxc70 · Post by **Bluegrassxc70** » 06 Mar 2023, 04:17

My wife totaled our ‘08 xc70 so I’m looking for another Volvo. Found a 2010 v70 but there are two issues I’m concerned with

1. The radiator cooling fan pulses on and off when it should be on full (maybe on for 3 seconds then off fork 30 seconds). I drove the car for 10 minutes with AC on then popped hood and let it idle with AC on and it did the same thing. I’m guessing it would overheat et some point. Thoughts?

2. Ther is oil on top of the transmission and all under the underside of the motor. My guess (after researching) is that it is the vacuum pump seal. Thoughts?

The car has 109k on it and is in decent shape otherwise.

Thx everyone!

Post by **xHeart** » 06 Mar 2023, 07:30

Bluegrassxc70 wrote: 06 Mar 2023, 04:17
2. Ther is oil on top of the transmission and all under the underside of the motor. My guess (after researching) is that it is the vacuum pump seal. Thoughts?

Can you share a photo?
Vacuum pump is a serviceable item; Repair Kit. Vacuum Pump. Part Number: 31401556
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Post by **cn90** » 06 Mar 2023, 07:54

Is this the 3.2L engine?

My preference is always the 5-cyl engine for this vintage.

Bluegrassxc70 · Post by **Bluegrassxc70** » 06 Mar 2023, 09:21

Thx everyone!

Here are some pics (not great but all I could get).

This is a non turbo 3.2 motor.

Post by **cn90** » 06 Mar 2023, 10:33

The 3.2L engine...does it still have the R.E.A.D. issue?

Post by **xHeart** » 06 Mar 2023, 10:43

cn90 wrote: 06 Mar 2023, 10:33 The 3.2L engine...does it still have the R.E.A.D. issue?

+1
You are better with B6324S5 motor!

Post by **vtl** » 07 Mar 2023, 08:12

Posted in a wrong forum.