Highlights

Low mileage of under 73,000 miles
Japanese import in UK since 2019
Recent front discs and pads, and engine mount
£850 of interior trim repairs since 2024
Serviced in October 2025 1,100 miles ago
240bhp 3.2-litre engine with four-speed automatic gearbox
Sold with a new MOT and interim service
ULEZ compliant

The Appeal

Any car built to withstand brutal Swedish winters deserves attention. Volvo’s jacked-up XC70 fits neatly into a tradition of all-weather warriors like the Amazon and 121, yet with a specification that capitalises on technological advances since those early cars. They make a stylish alternative to more obvious AWD SUVs and Audi’s Allroad.

This third-generation 2008 SE was imported from Japan’s salt-free roads in 2019 and has covered less than 73,000 miles from new. It is a smart example in bronze metallic, with a tasteful brown-and-cream interior that benefits from £850 of recent trim refreshment. Beneath the bonnet sits Volvo’s 240bhp 3.2L straight six, with a timing chain for durability and compact dimensions that make the most of the V70’s space.

The history file shows regular servicing and maintenance. Notable highlights, aside from the trim work, include new front discs and pads and an offside engine mount. It was last serviced in October 2025, around 1,000 miles ago, and comes to market with new MOT. The vendor states the engine runs quietly and powerfully, and describes the gearbox as being in very good order. There are minor cosmetic blemishes to note, but overall this XC70 SE appears to be a well-sorted and mechanically sound example.

The vendor says:

“Very comfortable seats heated and cooled in the front, smooth powerful drive, Automatic gearbox and manual alternative changes, very safe with multiple airbags, and safety cage, for ultimate driving experience and quality.”

Key Information

Mileage: 72,701 miles indicated
Country of registration: Originally registered in Japan, on UK plates since 2019
Technical inspection status: sold with new MOT
Technical specs: 240bhp 3.2-litre engine, Ggeartronic automatic with manual override
Paperwork: handbooks, wallet, V5C

Recent maintenance:

10/25 - 71,650 miles - SE Auto Services - services plus discs/pads
02/25 - £494 - Power Steering Services - engine mount
02/25 - £250 - J Cooper Trim - trim repairs
12/24 - £600 - J Cooper Trim - trim repairs
06/24 - £1,094 - R Reilly Service Centre - engine mounts, alternator etc
11/23 - 70,300 miles - R Reilly - service
08/23 - £150 - R Reilly - front drop links
03/22 - £647 - Millennium Garage - wheel bearing, ABS sensor, driveshaft

The Detail

Well kept light bronze metallic paintwork in good general condition for age
Some light scuffs and marks to note in photos but not unsightly overall
Minor dent and scratch to rear offside quarter panel
No structural advisories on MOT
Six spoke alloy wheels with some kerbing
Vendor states that front nearside wheel would benefit from refurbishment
Fitted with Michelin tyres
Some misting to note to headlights
Smart brown and cream leather interior with recent refurbishment by specialist
Features walnut veneer trims and heated and cooled front seats
Multiple airbags and safety cage fitted
Boot area appears to be clean indicating a well kept car
Sold with new MOT

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