Highlights

Desirable Sonic Blue paintwork
Two former registered keepers
Low mileage of 35,363 miles, supported by extensive MOT and service history
Maintained by Volvo dealers and specialists; recently serviced by its supplying dealer
Accompanied by owner's book pack, service book, and history file
Includes a Volvo-branded Citizen Quartz WR100 watch

The Appeal

The V70 R sits at the top of Volvo's performance estate lineage; a 300 bhp, all-wheel-drive wagon combining the marque's trademark practicality with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, Brembo brakes, and the clever Four-C adaptive suspension. Finished in Sonic Blue, a colour synonymous with the R badge, it remains one of the most recognisable fast estates of its era.

This example shows just 35,363 miles, a figure supported by its extensive MOT and service history, which has been carried out by Volvo main dealers and specialists. It has passed through only two former registered keepers before the current owner acquired it in July 2024, and comes with an owner's book pack, service book, and a history file containing an extensive run of MOT certificates and invoices. Inside, the two-tone beige and black leather cabin is complemented by the R's blue chronograph-style instrument dials and silver trim elements.

Its current MOT is valid until June 2026, achieved on a second-time pass with advisories regarding corroded front coil springs and worn front brake discs, items for the next custodian to keep an eye on. The sale also includes a Volvo-branded Citizen Quartz WR100 watch in stainless steel with a white dial.

Key Information

Mileage: 35,363 miles (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2026
Technical specs: 2.5-litre turbocharged inline five-cylinder petrol, 300 bhp, five-speed Geartronic automatic, Haldex all-wheel drive
Paperwork: owner's book pack, service book, V5C, Lipscomb Volvo booklets, copies of Volvo Driver magazine, extensive MOT certificates and invoices

Service book:

06/25 - 33,687 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

12/23 - 32,946 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

11/22 - 31,401 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

08/22 - 30,651 miles - Fresh Motors

08/20 - 29,721 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/18 - 27,883 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/17 - 27,093 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

08/16 - 26,181 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/15 - 24,328 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/14 - 23,046 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/13 - 21,145 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/11 - 17,923 miles - Wrights (Attleborough) Independent Volvo Specialists

07/10 - 15,787 miles - Inchcape Volvo

08/09 - 13,069 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

07/08 - 11,540 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

08/07 - 10,357 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

08/06 - 7,285 miles - Lipscomb Volvo

11/05 - 2,658 miles (three-month quality assurance inspection) - Lipscomb Volvo

07/05 - 8 miles (pre-delivery) - Lipscomb Volvo

The Detail

Sonic Blue paintwork with black roof rails; ceramic coated
Sunroof fitted
18-inch five-spoke 'Pegasus' alloy wheels framing grey brake callipers
Factory Brembo braking system
Four-C active chassis with Comfort, Sport, and Advanced modes
DSTC (Dynamic Stability & Traction Control)
Two-tone beige and black leather interior with silver trim elements
Blue chronograph-style instrument dials
Electrically adjustable and heated front seats with three-position driver memory
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Six-CD changer with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Integrated telephone
Cruise control
Headlamp wipers
Electric windows and mirrors; power-folding wing mirrors
Rear parking sensors
MOT passed on second attempt with four advisories: corroded front coil springs and worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened front brake discs
Extensive service history with main dealers and Volvo specialists
Last serviced in June 2025 at 33,687 miles by Lipscomb Volvo, the car’s supplying dealer
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