Highlights
- Japanese import accompanied by a rare original Volvo service pack with service entries from 2004 to 2020
- Vendor notes it has been garaged and Lanoguard treated annually during their ownership
- Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2027
- Recent maintenance including power transfer unit, transmission service, and Haldex filter
The Appeal
The P2-generation Volvo V70R AWD is a compelling blend of performance estate and everyday usability. With 300 bhp from its turbocharged five-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, and a five-speed automatic gearbox, it offered a distinctly Scandinavian take on the fast estate formula.
This 2003 example spent the majority of its life in Japan under the care of a single registered keeper prior to import, and it reportedly comes with an original Volvo service pack documenting services between 2004 and 2020. Since arriving in the UK, it has benefited from significant mechanical attention, including a replacement transfer unit, transmission oil changes, brake fluid renewal, and a rear trailing arm. The current owner, who purchased the car in 2023, has carried out three further services, fitted a new Haldex filter, new Goodyear tyres all round, and a new battery. The car has reportedly been garage-stored with annual Lanoguard treatment and battery conditioning throughout their ownership. The cream leather interior presents well, and for those seeking a usable performance estate with genuine documentation and careful upkeep, this V70 R warrants close attention.
Key Information
- Mileage: 128,074 km (79,581 miles)
- Country of registration: UK, imported from Japan in October 2022
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until July 2027, no advisories
- Technical specs: 2,520cc five-cylinder petrol, five-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, 300 bhp
- Paperwork: Original Volvo service pack, import certificate, V5C, and all previous MOT certificates
Service history:
04/25 - 123,242 km (Service)
04/25 - 123,242 km (Service)
10/24 - 122,325 km (Oil and filter service)
03/24 - 122,000 km (Service)
07/23 - 115,991 km (Bosch transmission oil change)
05/23 - 114,711 km (Bosch service, brake fluid change, rear trailing arm replaced)
11/22 - 108,095 km (Volvo power transfer unit replaced and fitted by Bosch)
2022 - (Motorbike engineer carried out servicing; detailed list of completed items available)
09/20 - 95,500 km (First UK private owner)
07/19 - 93,850 km (Timing belt replaced)
09/18 - 90,200 km
10/17 - 86,040 km
02/17 - 81,572 km
08/16 - 78,566 km
10/15 - 71,423 km
04/15 - 69,104 km
06/14 - 64,355 km
10/13 - 53,907 km
09/10 - 35,710 km
09/10 - 35,460 km
04/10 - 32,368 km
09/09 - 28,472 km
09/08 - 23,112 km
04/08 - 21,376 km
10/07 - 18,895 km
09/06 - 12,782 km
09/05 - 8,561 km
07/04 - 4,711 km
The Detail
- Service carried out approximately 3,500 km ago in April 2025
- Three services completed in current ownership: March 2024, October 2024, and April 2025
- OSF lower ball joint and oil filter housing changed in August 2024 at 122,325 km
- Transmission oil changes carried out in July 2023
- Brake fluid change and rear trailing arm bush replacement in May 2023
- Volvo power transfer unit fitted in December 2022 at 108,095 km
- Timing belt changed at 93,850 km in July 2019
- Recent Volvo Haldex filter fitted
- New battery fitted in 2025
- Xenon light ballasts replaced in 2022
- New Goodyear tyres fitted all round in current ownership
- Garage stored, battery conditioned, and Lanoguard treated annually in current ownership
- Light blue metallic exterior; the vendor describes the paintwork as almost completely unblemished
- Stone chips to front bumper and touch-ins noted, including to the nearside mirror shroud
- OZ Racing wheels have scuffs to edges but look presentable
- The vendor states the underside is in very good condition
- Wear noted to the gear knob shroud
- Outer exhaust rear box shroud has degraded cosmetically but reportedly does not affect the MOT
- The vendor reports all switchgear and instruments are in working order
- Fitted with MPH heads-up display; Lockheed MPH dials available to the buyer on request
- Bluetooth device fitted to the Volvo Dolby sound system
- Two sets of floor mats included (winter and summer)
- The vendor describes the engine compartment as very clean
- The vendor states the car runs and drives well with a quiet, smooth engine and gearbox
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