Affectionately known as the Blancmange Tin after it’s iconic Jelly Mould silhouette this One previous Owner 170BHP V70 presents well reflecting its low ownership, below average miles and full service history.
2001 (51) Plate 2. 4 petrol 5 banger is quiet yet responsive and of this pre- 2006 vintage boasts the cheaper road fund licence of £395 as opposed to the wince inducing £670 extended to its younger stablemate. 132500 miles is effectively delivery mileage for these units and is ULEZ compliant.
I picked up this useful family holdall from the original owner in Wales to neatly sidestep the then incoming ULEZ tax. He had clearly cherished it even to the extent of fitting carpet under the Jack to prevent it rubbing on the spare wheel. In my ownership it has only needed servicing, two tie rod ends and a fuel sender unit. Current MOT is advisory free and runs to May18
It benefits by starting on the button, is free from any unexpected knocks or noises, good oil pressure, running temperature, A/ C works as it should and the Scandanavian Heater keeps things toastie in winter.
The factory limousine tint keeps contents of the boot and rear passenger seats private which is reassuring and the shiny black windows complement the dark body mouldings and equally juxtaposes the Silver bodywork that has an attractive sun-blush on the shoulders for the perfect patina.
Body work is straight, two keys, three tyres matching and one speed monkey special all decent tread.
Interior wise the hidebound interior has been Leder Rein treated and fed, not been smoked in, headliner sits how it should, CD radio/ cassette works well and is suitable to be upgraded to Bluetooth connectivity on this head unit if required.
You get SIPS side impact protection, WHIPS whiplash protection, an inflatable curtain of head-level side airbags and the DSTC anti-skid system. With the V70 come dual-stage airbag inflation (determined by impact severity).
There is a load liner, load cover, a factory extendable (from the rear seats) dog guard and those rear seats lay flat to give 1. 8m to rear and if you push the front passenger seat forward this extends to 7ft 3” of space in old money for a sneaky festival camper vibe aided and abetted by the five window tints to dodge the shock-o’clock early sunrise. Volvo claim a 1641 litre seat down load capacity and an attractive Swede that can swallow enormous loads yet it leaves the observer unsure if you are down on your uppers or are so rich you actually don’t give a sh1t.
A car I am interested has come up so I have just thrown up some pictures so don’t be too harsh and I will update them once I have given it a clean, clay-barred and polished the paintwork.
Located in SE London, Honor Oak Park [HPA] National Rail and Ginger Line (Tube Network) 18 Mins London Bridge.
Affectionately known as the Blancmange Tin after it’s iconic Jelly Mould silhouette this One previous Owner 170BHP V70 presents well reflecting its low ownership, below average miles and full service history.
2001 (51) Plate 2. 4 petrol 5 banger is quiet yet responsive and of this pre- 2006 vintage boasts the cheaper road fund licence of £395 as opposed to the wince inducing £670 extended to its younger stablemate. 132500 miles is effectively delivery mileage for these units and is ULEZ compliant.
I picked up this useful family holdall from the original owner in Wales to neatly sidestep the then incoming ULEZ tax. He had clearly cherished it even to the extent of fitting carpet under the Jack to prevent it rubbing on the spare wheel. In my ownership it has only needed servicing, two tie rod ends and a fuel sender unit. Current MOT is advisory free and runs to May18
It benefits by starting on the button, is free from any unexpected knocks or noises, good oil pressure, running temperature, A/ C works as it should and the Scandanavian Heater keeps things toastie in winter.
The factory limousine tint keeps contents of the boot and rear passenger seats private which is reassuring and the shiny black windows complement the dark body mouldings and equally juxtaposes the Silver bodywork that has an attractive sun-blush on the shoulders for the perfect patina.
Body work is straight, two keys, three tyres matching and one speed monkey special all decent tread.
Interior wise the hidebound interior has been Leder Rein treated and fed, not been smoked in, headliner sits how it should, CD radio/ cassette works well and is suitable to be upgraded to Bluetooth connectivity on this head unit if required.
You get SIPS side impact protection, WHIPS whiplash protection, an inflatable curtain of head-level side airbags and the DSTC anti-skid system. With the V70 come dual-stage airbag inflation (determined by impact severity).
There is a load liner, load cover, a factory extendable (from the rear seats) dog guard and those rear seats lay flat to give 1. 8m to rear and if you push the front passenger seat forward this extends to 7ft 3” of space in old money for a sneaky festival camper vibe aided and abetted by the five window tints to dodge the shock-o’clock early sunrise. Volvo claim a 1641 litre seat down load capacity and an attractive Swede that can swallow enormous loads yet it leaves the observer unsure if you are down on your uppers or are so rich you actually don’t give a sh1t.
A car I am interested has come up so I have just thrown up some pictures so don’t be too harsh and I will update them once I have given it a clean, clay-barred and polished the paintwork.
Located in SE London, Honor Oak Park [HPA] National Rail and Ginger Line (Tube Network) 18 Mins London Bridge.
