Top things to check before buying a Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70, etc., Pre purchase inspection.
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- The Volvo 850, S70, V70 are great cars to own and drive. I believe they are designed to last 500,000 miles. There are a few costly things that you would want to inspect if buying one. This video will explain what you should be aware of when looking to own one.
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Absolutely outstanding! I have been working on these Volvos for about 15 years and I have never seen better explanation of its weaknesses and symptoms!
Jim Rollins Thank you for watching Jim.
@@RobertDIY i found a s70 with no key is it hard to get a new one made???
Just bought a 1998 S70 with 136,000 miles. It is my first car ever and these videos are precisely what I need to learn how to take care of this car.
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I just bought one from the same year (glt) with about 160k on the dash three months ago, i’m curious if you still have yours and what all you’ve had to service on it
I also bought one, A 1998 2.5 SE. Actually have some questions but i dont know if anyone could answer some.
I rarely heard a man speak American English so beautifully. That's the accent that should be taught in schools across the globe.
Thanks for your kind words and for watching.
I know this video is 2 yrs old. Thank you for taking the time to educate everyone on what to look for in purchasing a used Volvo. I have a 2000 S70, and I know most people do not keep their cars for 16 years. I had to replace my A/C evaporator last year and it was very labor intensive. The entire dash had to be removed. I was able to prolong the inevitable since a mechanic had told me to always keep the fan on, just on low. I had already replaced the A/C compressor years ago. I have 158K miles and I have an "old fashioned" mechanic who is honest. The other issue you need to look at when buying a used Volvo, is the exhaust system. Volvo doesn't sell it in parts, it is all or nothing. My mechanic just welded my catalytic converter but this will be the last time he can do a quick fix. I have a hole developing in my tailpipe and once that is bad, I will have to spend the $1,700 to replace the exhaust system.
I've asked around if it would be wise to invest $2,000 into a 16 yr old car and the answer has been yes by most people who know my car and Volvo in general. If I bought another used car, I'd be possibly buying someone else's problems.
I researched older model Camry's (a popular car) and found that some people replaced their catalytic converters more than once and the price was slightly less than that of a Volvo.
I am not a mechanic and freak out when something goes wrong on my car. I have not replaced many things. 2 yrs ago I replace the original starter. I've had American made truck before this and I can't tell you how many starters, oxygen sensors, alternators, etc. that I replaced. If a Volvo is maintained, it should last up to 400K miles.
Lastly, if you read or get a chance to look at a CarFax, it is important to note the number of owners. I'd be hesitant to buy a car with more than 2 owners. A friend purchased a Volvo wagon and at first glance, it appeared to be a great car for little money. It was a bad investment and it had 5 owners.
Again, thank you Robert for posting the videos.
Wade
+G W Grote thanks for sharing.
At about the 3:30 mark, I decided to start taking notes. This man is an inspector with a detailed report.
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I really like this guy. He has the right mixture of simplicity of presentation while preserving the delivery of a lot of information. Good job! I wish my car looked as nice as yours. The gloss coat on my paint is coming off and it looks terrible.
+Al Bishop Clear coat peal is hard to deal with. Thanks for watching.
I bought my 95 850 turbo for 2000$ not knowing that my pcv system was bad, my ac wasn't working, and the turbo hoses were cracked. I installed a new pcv system myself and replaced all my turbo hoses myself and recharged my ac too. Saved myself about the cars worth in repair. It now runs like a champ
Good deal
luis garcia need help buying one today !
Haha you sound like Slim Pickins off Dr Strangelove....great video by the way.
9 years later and this video is still super helpful, thank you. Planning on buying a 2000 volvo glt se tommorow!
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Glad I know how to service all of those issues myself! There is no way I would pay so much money to have a shop install a $30 Head Gasket. I mean, it's a day job on an inline engine! I would gladly give up my day to save $5,000!
I know this is hella late but I won't pay that much either. Dad used to be a mechanic so he can tell me what to got to get the job done
If they're aluminium block , you need to have both the head and the block planed. Removing the block and stripping all internet components that is not a 1 day job.
Of course any bozo can unbolt the head, scrotbright the surfaces, put a gasket and reassemble in a day, but that gasket won't last.
shodanxx ; CAN YOU name those Internet components that need to be stripped? Modem? WiFi router? Man those old Volvo’s are ahead of their time eh?
I have a 1994 850 turbo and i tell you it seems simple to rebuild but maybe i am better off selling off all these engine parts or part by part to have enough cash to buy a. V70 or an all whell drive cross country ? Anyone know how i could do that?
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Robert, you are the Volvo Zen Master. Thanks for all of your videos.
+Devin Miller thanks. You are welcome.
Thank you Robert! I have found alot of your videos very helpful to keep my surf wagon rolling. god bless you!
Hi Robert. I'm going to look at a '94 T5 wagon tomorrow.
This video was just what I needed.
Cheers.
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I'm considering one of these legendary vehicles and I'm SO glad I found your channel, top man!
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My grandmother bought a new 240 in 1987 In 07 i bought it off her. 2017 im still driving it. Iv put 3 timing belts on myself. About to do a 4th because im about to take a over 3000 mile vacation trip. Love this car.
+Charles Graham I use to run my red block belts 75,000. About every 2-1/2 years.
I feel a lot smarter after watching this... thanks!
handymandan100 Good deal. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, I wanna be well armed when I go shopping. U have provided me with sufficient understanding so I can be more aware of what to look for and not be too easily fooled and have some bargaining backup info..Again THANKS a bunch!!!
Joaney Batchler You are welcome. Hope things go well.
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I really enjoyed this video. Informative, good pace and no nonsense. Robert knows every nut and bolt on that car. Great to see a fellow Volvo enthusiast.
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Very valuable information. I plan to purchase a 1999 V70r and this video has prepared me much better than I was before. Great job brother.
+Willie Caldwell You're welcome.
Very good sir! Well done and spoken. i got smarter of this :)
Planning on buying a V70 2.5TDI in about a month and I'm really happy that I stumbled upon your videos! Thank you!
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Robert - I just want to say thank you very much for all the time you spend making these videos.
Was out buying an 1994 Volvo 850 T5 today and because of this video i was able to negotiate a very good price for the car which btw was in a really good shape despite the age.
Good deal. Congratulations.
I own a 99 s70 and I've gone through issues with trying to work on it and get it inspected. I just saw that a 97 850r is for sale down the road from my house. This video is kinda scaring me with the prices lol because I really want it xD.
God bless you Robert for uploading this video. I'm thinking to buy a 850 and this is gonna come in handy :-). As a matter of a fact these instructions also apply to a wider range of manufacturers.
Yes they do.
+Robert DIY Thanks. I see you have a lot of other videos regarding Volvo. Keep up the good work :)
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+Robert F. Thank you for watching
best tip video ever seen on RUclips about anything. Robert gets straight to the points that are relevant without nonsense and even instructs without complications. Thks sharing such important informations.
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Thanks for the awesome video. Usually ride a scooter to work, but wanted a rainy day car. Just bought a '96 850 wagon. Paid a few hundred dollars for it from a coworker. 136k miles. Has some front end damage but still runs like a champ. Glad I found your videos. Thank you very much!!
TheSavvySwede Very nice. Thanks for watching. - ruclips.net/video/-2oIeIhpV44/видео.html
Im a car guy and this comment triggers Me..
This is like watching Volvo porn I can't stop
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newton raymond LMFAO
Awesome video. Comprehensive, concise and precise. It also talked me out of buying a used Volvo. Thanks Robert!
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Great video - right to the point with no rambling and repetition --- thanks.
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Very informative. I had an 850 as one of my first cars 10+ years ago... I miss that tank!
LOL, what are you driving now?
Robert DIY Daily drivers: Ford Fiesta ST, Fiat Abarth, getting rid of whichever sells first though.
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Hello Robert. Thank you Sir! Your videos made recently purchasing a '96 850R a much easier decision and saved me several hundred dollars. I found one with 85k miles and now know what needs to be done and what to be aware of. All of your videos were of great help and very informative. After owning Buicks' and Chevys', I never thought I would own a Volvo. Yet, Its a quick, well built car. Thanks Again!
+Kirk Norris very nice. Thanks for watching.
+Robert DIY: In the future, If it is no trouble, I would like to ask you for advice. Right now the airbag SRS light came on and will not shut off.
I'm going to look at a nice used V70 R today, much more confident thanks to this awesome video, which I have been watching for months! Thank you, Robert!
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I'm looking into buying a Volvo, and though i have quite a bit of experience with cars, it is nice to hear the specific problems for which to keep an eye out for. I did not expect for you to go into such detail and i believe more videos like this should be circulated. Thank You!
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Well done sir! Very informative video!
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Outstanding video thanks for sharing
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Well done. Excellent presentation. My youthful Ford/GM mechanic days are long past, but I know when somebody “knows.” you give good, easy-to-follow descriptions and cautions that anyone with a bit of DIY can handle. The fact that you can simplify things down like that means you are both expert in the topic and a professional in delivery. Thanks for the video and especially for the caution at the end.
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Glad you get so much positive feedback as it's richly deserved, excellent clear instruction from a guy clearly gifted & able in the art of educating & helping others. Many thanks and very best wishes from an appreciative Volvo fan in Scotland.
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a friend of mine had a clogged up engine like you mentioned. when i pulled the dipstick it flew up sky high cause of all the pressure that was building up haha.
+BoraBora yikes!
Hello Mr Robert. I Carolyn. I have a 1998 Volvo Wagon with 200,00 plus miles. And I love it. It runs great. I like to pamper any car that I have. So I thought I see what information I could get to help me keeping it running good. Watching your video of the 5 top things/ extras was great. Thanks so much. Very beneficial.
Carolyn Canady Good deal. Thanks for watching.
Fabulous report from you Robert, not just for the Volvos but any new car. I learned so many good tips from you. Great Stuff!
+Ray Davies Thank you.
Thanks again Robert, this will save me lots of unnecessary heartache. Valuable information.
John Spannbauer True, thanks for watching.
*** dankjewel, gozer ***
R-Dude :)
Thats Dutch for "thanks, dude."
You just saved my ass. I'm a total goof on car-tech, but i'm handy and i got a keen mind, so i checked your vid, did all the test, and turns out the T5-R that i had in mind, was indeed a total turn-down. It checked on 4/5 o/t things. Had gasket, airco, valve stem seals and PVC all not good, so thanks for savin me some very bad feelings. Car I looked up is currently stated in Netherlands, so if any of you guys is thinkin' bout buyin a car up north, gimme a shout, i'll hook you up with the 4-11.
Cheers from sunny Amsterdam.
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Thx man, that covers a lot... Proud former owner of an '06 S80 (P2).
dude, your videos are awesome! Thanks so much for making these and sharing your wisdom!
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Thanx, I'm getting involvo-ed with my friend's 850 repairs lately.
You are helping ppl out a lot...RESPECT U 4 IT!
Thanks for watching
Robert.....you are awesome!!!!! Thanks for the tips, I purchased a V70 last fall just thinking I was going to keep it as a work car....and it turned out to be the best vehicle I have ever owned. I drive into Canada from Ohio once a month. Not only is this car a beast, but it saves me a considerable amount of money especially since I went full synthetic. I'm currently having some issues with my suspension due to the bad Ohio roads....should I look I go for a total suspension upgrade, or replace what's needed?
Shawn P I suggest you replace what you need in pairs. I would do rear shocks and front assemblies with strut mounts & spring seats. Thanks for watching.
Is it possible to replace a timing belt and pcv system yourself? And if so is there any like tuning or other add ons I should do later once replaced? I have a 1995 volvo 850 t5r I purchased a while back, and I have an oil leak near my exhaust headers, any tips? Thank you for your time loved this video!
Very informative, clear and professional, I am rarely impressed to this level with videos such as this on youtube, thank you.
Keep it up, ill be sure to check here again in future for more help.
Cold930 Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
Tks so much robert. Purchased a 94 850t and have had to do several repares already. Your expertise has made these repairs so much easier than just diving in. Your awesome !!
You are welcome.
owner of a 95 850 turbo wagon 140k miles
love the car hate the up keep.....
+k piety They are great cars but 21 years old, they do need care.
Steeeeeeering rack! Big issues with a leak out of the tie rod seal!
Yes, so is a bad fuel pump on the AWD cars but it's not a common issue.
Robert DIY I paid a shop to replace my power steering rack. Parts and labor $800. The rack has failed again after only two thousand miles from the same place, the left tie rod seal. I have to replace it again as it's out of warranty. Who makes a good power steering rack? This will be $1,600 once I pay for the second time. Thank you
1998 v70 t5
Haha! 2022, used leak stop for 3 years, not perfect, but not bad.
Always loved the Volvo 340/360 440/460 and 850 models.... thanks for promoting these quality cars Robert DIY.... great videos always enjoy watching them.
Cool, thanks for watching.
You have the _best_ auto maintenance vids on RUclips. Thank you!!!
James Franke Thank you for watching.
Top things to check before buying a Volvo: YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
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+DoctorBoost LOL
hahahaha you are right
If this YMH check fails, does that mean I buy a Volvo ?
Looking at a 1996 Volvo GLT tomorrow will keep all this information written and ready to check off. Thank you for making this video.
+dzcafe you are welcome.
Super helpful! I'm looking at buying an older XC70 and was really happy to find this resource! Thanks!!!
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I just finished replacing the accelerator cable on a '98 Volvo base model. Thanks to your video, it prepared the work and made it relatively easy. Great, simple explanation...
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Robert, your videos are so helpful, they have helped me do a lot of minor things on my old volvo and now that I want another one I decided to look over your videos before I buy a wagon-you are heaven sent! Thank you!
+jinny cherry you are welcome.
+jinny cherry you are welcome.
Wife has an 850. Looking at buying one myself tomorrow, thanks for all the great hints on what to look for!
groundskeeper 52 Thanks for watching.
Excellent job. Video and explanations are thorough and slow enough for green guys like myself to understand and feel comfortable going forward and checking out this vehicle for purchase. Much appreciated Robert DIY!
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This is a great channel me and my mom own Volvos and it's nice to see someone giving good advice about them
Glad you like them!
I have owned a number of these older Volvos...and this guy is right on!...Thanks for the great info.
+hozettes thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great video Robert. I’m going to look at a 94 850 turbo wagon in 2 days and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this. Great info and advise. Subscribed.
Glad I could help
Great content!! Very informative and easy to pick up! Please keep doing what you’re doing! 👍🏼
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Top work Mate ! , Very informative in-depth explanation of the problems with these great vehicles 🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for the honesty and non-biased review, I greatly appreciate that especially in these modern times I think now you have convinced me to purchase an older S70 that looks really nice and has been properly maintained as I can do some maintenance things myself
Hope you find a decent one. 👍🏾
This video might be very usefull to me soon. Thank you so much, it will help me a lot when looking for the available Volvos on sale :)
+David Girard thanks for watching.
Your videos are appreciated more than you will ever know. Thank you.
You are welcome.
One of - if not *the* best resource for V70 DIY on the net. Outstanding effort - well known and often quoted in the worldwide community of brick drivers. Keep it running, Robert. And thank you very much.
Thanks for the kind words and for your support. 🙏🏾
Thank you, that was very informative. I already own the 850 and it has some issues, but now am excited to check more out.
Rick Helm This video may help as well. - ruclips.net/video/-2oIeIhpV44/видео.html
Robert's videos have been EXTREMELY helpful to me as a new 1996 Volvo owner. I am very grateful. Always very clear and exactly what you need to know! Thanks, DW
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Robert is great I have came here so many times and always satisfied with he's answers thank you
+wolvz65 j Good deal. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me. I’ve been looking to buy a Volvo but didn’t know what to look for. Your experience is invaluable. Thank you so much again . God bless.
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THANK YOU ROBERT, VERY THOROUGH AND TO THE POINT. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
+Garry Larose Thanks for watching.
Your videos are the best. Helped me with my 940 and even now when i'm considering buying a T5 S70, this video is gold.
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Glad I found this guy. He seems very knowledgeable and encouraging
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Your videos are a great resource. Thank you. I just purchased a 2000 Volvo S70AWA.
Cool.
This guy does a good job of explaining some basic car check out items.
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Thank You Robert for your great work informing the public all about Volvos. You are Awesome! :) Bob
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Sir, this is the most informative straight to the point easy to watch automotive tips video I have ever watched. Thank You My Man
Thank You So Much!
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Very helpful and informative video...much appreciated as I'm currently looking at a possible purchase of an 850 T5 sedan.
+Jonnie Bangkok Cool. Hope all goes well.
Sound advice! I'm thinking of buying a V70 and these are the things I need to know. Thanks Robert!
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Hey mr robert. I just wanna say thank you for spending quality time to share these information. My dad had these when i was younger and im planning to buy one soon.
With that said, thanks abunch i hope god grants you wealth and health.
Ali,from Malaysia
Thank you very much.
Great tips! I love my 1996 850R and my 2002 V70 XC. The 850R is a wolf in sheeps clothing. A great little car! The V70XC is all wheel drive and goes around corners really well. They're both wagons and very versatile.
Thanks for sharing. You're videos are awesome!
Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thank you Robert these are awesome info, i have a 1999 volvo s70 and im try to do some repairs on my own and youe videos are very helpful keep it up great job thanks again.
albert joey justimbaste Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the vid Robert..really useful info. Looking at hopefully getting an '06 wagon- this info will come in really handy come deal time. Keep up the good work buddy!!
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God sent! Pure love and wisdom plus reliable skilled craftsman! What a simple but super detailed video. Thanks a lot for saving us plenty of time and helping us prevent hassles. Thanks and keep safe
thanks for the kind words and for watching.
This was the most helpful buying guide. Thank you so much you’re video is much appreciated. 😊
Thanks for watching
I wouldn't know what to do without your generous help, sir. Thank you.
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i know this video is pretty old but im getting a '96 850 turbo wagon soon and your videos have been so freakin helpful and informative thank you for so much for these videos no doubt you've saved me some headache and money down the road 😃
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. ROBERT FOR THIS HOW TO VIDEO!! I am considering purchasing a Volvo convertible and happened to have ran across your video, and so glad I did!! I have just adopted you as my virtual mechanic!!!
For us women who don't know much about mechanics of a vehicle or don't have a personal mechanic, this was so very helpful!!! I cannot say thank you enough as this will help me negotiate a better deal on the Volvo I'm considering purchasing.
I clicked like and subscribe!!
Thanks again!!
Thank you for watching. 🙌🏾
Wow! Excellent video, +Robert DIY ! I'm seriously looking at buying a 2000 S70 with 110K miles, and this was just what I needed to know to check it out thoroughly before deciding whether (and how much) to offer. Thanks so much for sharing your helpful tips!
+Sean Shea you are welcome.
Excellent information and straight to the point. Thanks a ton for uploading this.
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Thanks for the upload Robert.
I have a '98 V70 Torslanda with ONLY 123,000 miles on the clock. It's the low power 10 valve 2.5 litre, but it still impresses me with its power and handling qualities.
I've had it for approaching six years, and have no plans or need to replace it.
It's supremely comfortable, fast, does 30+mpg on a run, and has never let me down.
I love my V70.
;o)
+SarkyBugger Very nice. Glad it's holding up for you.
Thanks al lot robert! Im taking all your tips with me when buying my new s70 tomorrow!
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Very good video... I am definitely more informed about these Volvos and now I am armed with a better idea of what to look out for. Thank you
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Thanks, walked away from a buy because of this today, surely saved me some money
Thanks for watching