Highlights

Supremely well-specced Volvo XC
2.4-litre 200bhp five-cylinder turbo
Factory leather, nav and upgraded audio
ULEZ compliant, lots of history and well-loved car
Superb condition inside and out

The Appeal

In many ways, the Volvo V70 Cross Country (or XC70 as it later became known) was a precursor to the cars of today – its jacked-up ride height and plastic body cladding giving it a quasi-off-roader appeal that fitted in neatly with Middle England’s suburbs.

But the Volvo was somehow classier and more upmarket than today’s mid-range SUVs. Indeed, this one was a very expensive car when new, tipping the scales at just under £40,000 in 2001. A direct rival to the Audi A6 Allroad, the Volvo V70 XC was a classy, high-quality car – and it still is.

This one is the pick of the range – a 2001 2.4 Turbo S, it has a 200PS turbocharged five-cylinder engine that makes a wonderful noise, allied to an adaptive ‘Geartronic’ transmission with a sequential manual shift option.

The vendor bought the car three years ago and used it as his daily transport for 12 months, but then took the car to his holiday home in the Scottish Highlands where it was stored in a dehumidified car storage centre when not in use. As a result, it has only seen very light use in the past two years. It comes with a long MOT valid until April 2025 and is in lovely order throughout – a quirky, useful and interesting modern classic wagon, with loads of power and a lovely engine.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in September 2001
Supplied new by Walker Farrimond Volvo in Accrington
15 stamps in the service book all the way to 100,628 miles in 2019
Independently serviced since in 2021 and given an oil service ahead of sale
Owned by vendor for three years and a reluctant sale, but has been replaced by a P38 Range Rover
UK V5C
MOT valid until April 21, 2025
ULEZ and low emissions zone compliant
Original handbook, service book and instruction manuals Volvo wallet
Two keys and fobs

The Condition

Classic “double denim” colour scheme - Polar Blue Pearlescent paint over dark blue plastic trim
Six-spoke alloy wheels in immaculate, unkerbed condition with matching Bridgestone tyres all-round
Very smart condition overall – paint retains a deep shine and lustre
One minor dent on nearside rear quarter panel
Some very light marks to plastic bumpers
Minor alloy corrosion on one A-pillar trim
Underside appears superb and has never been welded
Original chunky XC trim with Cross Country graphics on tailgate
Factory roof rails
Detachable tow bar
Gorgeous tan leather seats
Seat facings and bolsters in great order with very light signs of age
Electrically adjustable and heated front seats
Climate control in perfect working order
Cruise control
Original box-weave dealer floor mats and load bay mat
Volvo accessory dog guard
Electric windows and mirrors
Minor damage to plastic trim in luggage area – not noticeable with tailgate closed
Superb stereo
Dashboard gives erroneous ‘Tailgate Open’ message when it is closed

The Mechanics

2.4-litre five-cylinder turbo
200bhp
Surprisingly quick and sounds amazing, with five-cylinder burble and turbo induction noise
Five-speed ‘Geartronic’ transmission with fully auto or sequential manual modes
New battery (June 2024)
Permanent all-wheel-drive
Mileage may increase slightly as vendor is using the car occasionally

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