Fellow Bricksters,

Looking at purchasing a 2006 build date (06/06) XC70 SE 40,000 miles on the clock. I am coming from a 2000 (P2) V70 which has been a good car but needs a new auto gearbox and other issues which is making the car uneconomical to fix. I put it down to being the first model of the new shape.

Totally new to the XC range of Volvo's. Question is what should I be looking for re potential problems in the vehicle. Any known drama's that are common. I have heard issues on bevel gears etc, however this car has a decent service history and the price is more than reasonable. Also how is the transmission in this vehicle, if it is the same as our 2000 V70 than I am going to give it a miss.

I would prefer to own another later model V70 but however where I live in Australia they all seem to be addicted to AWD (I do not know why as it snows in only a tiny part of this country!!!) and thus it is next to impossible to find a late model second hand V70 anywhere. XC70 seems to be the next best choice.

Any help appreciated
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1987 740 GL, 1987 740 HP Turbo, 1997 S70 T5 & 2001 V70 all still in the family.....