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BY ANDY ENRIGHT

Introduction

The Volvo XC70 has quietly become one of the staples of the Swedish manufacturer's range. In many ways, it's become the inheritor of the classic Volvo estate mantle, despite being saddled with some dubious lifestyle marketing. If you want a sold Volvo estate that will do the business whatever the weather, then the second generation XC70 model we look at here is the default choice. Here's what to look for when tracking one down used.

Models

Models Covered: 5dr 4x4 estate (2.0, 2.4 diesel, 3.2 petrol [S, ES, SE, SE Sport, SE Lux])

History

The genes of the XC70 can be traced back through the V70 Cross Country right back to the V70 XC, originally launched in April 1999. Although many credit Audi with introducing the concept of the premium 4x4 lifestyle estate, history shows that Volvo beat its German rival to the punch by a year. The Swedes certainly made that experience count with the 2007 car. It was initially launched with a choice of either a very thirsty 3.2-litre T6 238PS petrol engine or the more popular 185PS D5 diesel powerplant, displacing 2.4 litres. Trim levels ran SE, SE Sport and SE Lux with prices opening at £31,035. It didn't take long for Volvo to start tinkering with the product though. In May 2008, the XC70 got a number of equipment upgrades, with the SE Lux specification getting Active Bending Lights, heated washer nozzles, Load Compensating Suspension and chronograph instrument dials. In February 2009, the engine range got a tweak with the D5 powerplant getting a boost to 205PS whilst at the same time its CO2 emissions were cut from 199 to 185g/km. A 2.4D front-wheel drive model was also introduced under its green DRIVe banner, boasting CO2 figures of 159g/km. Early 2009 also saw Volvo tinker with the styling a little, with a new front grille displaying the large iron mark and new steering wheel chrome highlights and chrome trim around the ignition area. Cars with the D5 and T6 engines also got visible twin rear exhaust pipes as standard. Fast forward to May 2011 and Volvo introduced a new naming strategy for its cars and a new engine for the XC70. All engines were now badged depending on the power output. There were three engines in the new five-cylinder two-litre diesel family; a 150PS D2 (badged 'DRIVe'), a 163 PS D3 and a 177PS D4. The XC70 only got one of these; the D3 in front-wheel drive configuration, sold alongside the all-wheel drive 205PS D5 and 304PS petrol T6. The D5 was next to get worked on, Volvo dropping CO2 to as little as 149g/km.

What You Get

The styling is probably the ace in the XC70's hole. Where the Audi A6 allroad became more restrained, the XC70 opts for a beefier, more macho look and it suits it very well. As well as the scratchproof protective cladding along the car's flanks and arches, there are chunkier front bumpers, blacked out side pillars and C30-inspired tail lights. The windscreen and tailgate are raked but the emphasis remains on serious carrying capacity. It's still extremely space-efficient with a class-competitive 485-litres of fresh air back there and a massive 1,641-litres can be liberated if you fold the rear seats down and stack your cargo to the roofline. You'll also find luggage nets and hooks to help secure any items with wayward tendencies. The car's designers cleverly decreased the amount the side glass curves from front to rear, for maximum style at the driving end and maximum carrying ability at the business end. XC-embossed roof rails are a standard fit and the contrasting colour of the front foglight surrounds give the XC70 a mean squint. Front and rear crash plates leave onlookers in no doubt as to this car's dual purpose role. This being Volvo, every V70 comes with a comprehensive array of safety equipment including the excellent WHIPS whiplash protection system and traction control. There's obviously ABS along with numerous airbags as well.

What You Pay

Please contact us for an exact up-to-date valuation.

What to Look For

Make sure the car is in very good condition. There's no reason why it shouldn't be, as it will be within warranty, but you may find a few scuffs or scratches on some of the interior plastics. Few XC70 owners will have subjected their car to any tough off-road antics but it's worth a check to see that the underbody hasn't been damaged by clumsy green laning. The diesel engines mop up miles very well although check the clutch on manual cars as the pedal is easy to ride. Otherwise insist on a full service record and contact a few franchised dealers to try to find the best bargain available.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2009 XC70 D5) Parts prices are affordable and availability tends to be good. A clutch assembly will be around £250 and an air filter should be close to £18. Brake pads are around £90 a front set, with a water pump relieving you of nearly £170.

On the Road

When this second generation XC70 was launched in 2007, the chassis was comprehensively redesigned, ironing out the old car's vagueness and introducing an element of fun to proceedings. That said, the XC70 is never going to be a poster child of the evo generation, instead campaigning on the basis of all-weather ability and unimpeachable safety. The two launch engines were the Welsh-built 3.2-litre straight-six that punched a healthy 238PS with a maximum torque of 320Nm and the 185PS 2.4-litre D5 turbo diesel with 400Nm of torque. The D5 drives through either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed Geartronic auto with a sequential 'manual' mode, while the 3.2-litre car is offered solely with Geartronic. Later D2, D3 and D4 diesel models will be much cheaper to run though. Extensive use of high tensile steels improved chassis rigidity in this MK2 design by 15 per cent, allowing the suspension to do its job better. Volvo's DSTC stability and traction control system was fitted as standard and buyers had the option of Four-C electronically-controlled dampers. Hill Descent Control and an electronically-controlled hydraulic clutch, which distributes drive to whichever wheels can best handle it, will help you out of a tight spot. Ground clearance, approach, departure and breakover angles were all improved in MK2 model guise and the wading depth of 300mm should see you through the worst of the winter's storms. There's even an intelligent power parking brake that automatically disengages when the accelerator is pressed.

Overall

The second generation Volvo XC70 remains a class act. Tough, reliable, stylish (in its own way) and effortlessly practical, it's exactly what you need to fulfil all of the sensible requirements in life, freeing you up to indulge in something a bit racier on the side. The later 2.0-litre D3 diesels are a smart pick, but even early D5s have a lot going for them. The petrol models might seem so rare as to almost not be worth bothering with, but their thirst has meant that depreciation has taken a big toll and value can be had if you look hard enough and don't cover too many miles.

Body Glass

3 speed windscreen wipers

Rear wash/wipe

Opaque film on the rear windows

Inactivated rear windows

Heated rear window

Tinted windows

Electric front windows with impulse on driver side

Brakes

ASR with ESC

ABS and emergency brake assist

Hill start assist

Communication

Bluetooth connectivity

Driver Aids

Electric power steering

Cruise control and speed limiter

Driver Convenience

Rear parking camera

Rear parking sensor

Driver Information

Eco mode

Gearshift indicator

7-func onboard computer-odometer,trip computer,fuel used/average consumption,fuel range,average speed,next service indicated,outside temperature gauge

Tyre pressure monitor

Door open visual + audible warning

Rev counter

8" media display + smartphone replication with 2 USB sockets

Driving Mirrors

Satin chrome door mirrors

Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors

Embellishment Trims

Satin chrome air vent surrounds

Piano black decorative insert on front and rear door panels

Matt black central console fascia

Charcoal grey central console surround

Satin chrome instrument dial surrounds

Engine

Stop/start function

Entertainment

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Digital radio (DAB)

6 speakers

Exterior Body Features

Longitudinal black roof bars with Duster inscription

Body coloured front and rear bumpers

Tailgate trim with Duster incription- background in black, Satin chrome lettering

Underbody protection skid plates

Side sills in black

Chrome front grille with hot stamping

Front door sill protection

Body coloured door handles

Rear spoiler

Exterior Lights

Front LED indicators

High-level third rear brake light

Dusk sensors

Automatic headlights

Front fog lights

Y Shaped front and rear LED headlights

Daytime running lights

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

4 speed air recirculation fan + heater

Manual air conditioning

Interior Features

Chrome logo surround on steering wheel

Height and depth adjustable steering wheel

Satin chrome front and rear door handles

Backlighted steering wheel

High center console with driver armrest

Satin chrome lower steering wheel insert

Soft feel leather steering wheel

Fabric decorative insert on door panels

Passenger vanity mirror in sunvisor

Fabric upholstery

Interior Lights

Front passenger reading light

Driver reading light

Boot light

Load Area

Load compartment cover

Wooden floor with carpet cover

Load stop, bulkhead and 4 lashing hooks

Safety

Front seatbelt pretensioners

Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened audible and visual warning

Front side airbags

Driver's airbag

Front passenger airbag with deactivation

Height adjustable front seatbelts

Seats

Height adjustable drivers seat

Lumbar support

Height adjustable front headrests

Security

Thatcham approved engine immobiliser

Remote central locking

Alarm

Wheels

Green tyres

Wheels - Alloys

16" alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6

HC+NOx: N

Particles: N

WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 141

Engine and Drive Train

Bore: 72.2

Stroke: 81.4

CC: 1332

Cylinders: 4

Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE

Number of Valves: 16

Valve gear: DOHC

Fuel Type: PETROL

Catalytic Convertor: No

Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE

Gears: 6 SPEED

Engine Make: N

Fuel Delivery: MULTI-POINT INJECTION

Cooling System: WATER

Automatic Transmission: No

Manual Transmission: 0

Engine Codes: HR13DDT

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC: 0

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 6.2

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 6.7

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 5.4

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 7.7

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 5.9

WLTP - MPG - Comb: 45.6

WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 42.2

WLTP - MPG - High: 52.3

WLTP - MPG - Low: 36.7

WLTP - MPG - Medium: 47.9

General

Insurance Group 1: N

Insurance Group 2: N

Chassis Engine Number: N

Coin Series: N

Coin Description: N

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000

Exhaust System: CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Front Brakes: VENTILATED DISCS

Rear Brakes: DRUM

Hand Brake: REAR DRUMS

Front Suspension: MCPHERSON STRUT

Rear Suspension: COIL SPRING

Steering: RACK AND PINION

Clutch: SINGLE DRY PLATE

Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?: 0

Coin Wheelbase Description Code: N

Coin Wheelbase Name Code: N

Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code: N

Coin Power Output Code: N

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Running Cost League Headings: SMALL

This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes: 0

Ghost model for valuation purposes: 0

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: N

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: N

NCAP Safety Assist %: N

Badge Engine CC: 1.3

Badge Power: 150

Vehicle Homologation Class: N1

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: 0

Generation Mark: 2

NCAP Overall Rating - LCV: N

Relative Height: H1

Relative Length: L1

Performance

0 to 62: 9.7

Top Speed: 124

BHP: 148

PS: No

0 to 60: 0

Engine Power KW: 110

Engine Power RPM: 5250

Engine Torque LBS.FT: 184

Engine Torque NM: 250

Engine Torque RPM: 1700

Engine Torque MKG: 25.5

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 215/65 R16

Tyre Size Rear: 215/65 R16

Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type: 16" ALLOY

Wheel Style: N

Tyre Make: N

Plated 3rd Axle: N

Plated 4th Axle: N

Alloys?: No

Space Saver?: 0

Automatic Clutch: No

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 4341

Width (excluding mirrors): 1804

Wheelbase: 2673

Width (including mirrors): 2052

Height: 1633

Height (including roof rails): 1693

Load Length: 1792

Load Width: 1247

Load Height: 917

Front Overhang: 842

Rear Overhang: 826

Load Deck Height: 468

Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches: 977

Turning Circle - Wall to Wall: 10.72

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 1305

Gross Vehicle Weight: 1774

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 50

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1200

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 665

Payload: 469

Boot Capacity Saloons: N

Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up: N

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up: N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down: N

Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed: N

Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed: N

No. of Seats: 2

Max. Roof Load: N

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): N

Plated Front Axle: N

Plated 2nd Axle: N

Gross Train Weight: 2978

Exterior Body Features

Metallic paint

Special solid paint

Paint - Metallic

Metallic - Slate grey

Metallic - Pearl black

Metallic - Arizona

Paint - Solid

Solid - Glacier white

Paint - Special

Special solid - Urban grey

Special solid - Dusty Khaki

Trim - Cloth

Fabric - Dark grey

Wheels - Spare

Emergency spare wheel