C70 2006 New Owner - Advice

sbk1972 · Jul 19th, 2022, 14:28

Hi all,

just brought a C70 Mk2 T5. 2006. 88k miles.

Im trying to find information around what the common issues are for this car so that I can fix / prevent them. Ive so far read about the PCR valve and am keen to hear about other areas.

THe car has an ABS fault. I will plug my autel code reader into it later to try and work out what the issue is. IS an ABS issue common ?

How long do the T5's turbo last before they need replacing ? I also need to replace the cambelt as I dont think this has been done.

Any advice, tips, would be great.

Thanks

Simon

Simmy · Jul 19th, 2022, 16:58

check the boot well is dry as this is where the hydraulics live to operate the roof any moisture can kill them. if its wet check the seals on the rear lights as all the water off the roof runs over them. check that the stowed roof lift yellow button works if it dose not work there will be a broken wire to hall sensor 3. keep tire pressures slightly higher than recomended to minimise inner tire wear on the rear. its the pcv valve that can get blocked do the glove test to check it.

Clan · Jul 19th, 2022, 19:22

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Originally Posted by sbk1972

Hi all,

just brought a C70 Mk2 T5. 2006. 88k miles.

Im trying to find information around what the common issues are for this car so that I can fix / prevent them. Ive so far read about the PCR valve and am keen to hear about other areas.

THe car has an ABS fault. I will plug my autel code reader into it later to try and work out what the issue is. IS an ABS issue common ?

How long do the T5's turbo last before they need replacing ? I also need to replace the cambelt as I dont think this has been done.

Any advice, tips, would be great.

Thanks

Simon

the turbo charger should last the life of the car .If it doesn't then the servicing has been neglected.

The cambelt, it's tensioner and the TWO aux belts and their two tensioners need replacing every 108000 miles or 10 years which ever comes first.. so should have been done 6 years ago ...???

This is a heavy car about 1700 kg tyre pressures should be around 38 psi for best fuel consumption and tyre life .

Willber G · Jul 19th, 2022, 20:49

Great choice of car! Mine has never gone wrong so I can't give much advice, but I agree that the belts need to be changed asap.

While you are sorting out the oily bits, I recommend you get one of these:

https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/i...ode=view&id=86

They are easy to fit and are a great addition.

eagle58 · Jul 19th, 2022, 20:51

I would add to the cambelt thing.

If you're not sure if it has been done, get it done.

eagle58 · Jul 19th, 2022, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Willber G

Great choice of car! Mine has never gone wrong so I can't give much advice, but I agree that the belts need to be changed asap.

While you are sorting out the oily bits, I recommend you get one of these:

https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/i...ode=view&id=86

They are easy to fit and are a great addition.

Sorry to disagree but opening the roof on the move sounds a recipe for disaster!

My favourite thing I've bought is the oven switch for the ignition. I can't remember where I got from and I will post if I can.

It was probably Ebay. Not expensive and it means you can just leave your keys in your pocket - Great!

Bonefishblues · Jul 19th, 2022, 21:09

Why is leaving your keys in your pocket a good thing when there's a handy holder for them on the dash?

Simmy · Jul 19th, 2022, 21:20

i too think the smart top is not a good idea the roof system is complicated enough without adding to it it would confuse any attempt to diagnose a problem and a volvo dealer may refuse to touch it . just my opinion. if you cant live without it get it but remember this post if thing go wrong.

Willber G · Jul 19th, 2022, 22:43

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Originally Posted by eagle58

Sorry to disagree but opening the roof on the move sounds a recipe for disaster!

My favourite thing I've bought is the oven switch for the ignition. I can't remember where I got from and I will post if I can.

It was probably Ebay. Not expensive and it means you can just leave your keys in your pocket - Great!

You don't have to open it on the move... you have to actively select that function and can leave it disabled if you don't want to. I don't use it.

I bought mine on the recommendation of another owner. He has had no problems and neither have I.

Willber G · Jul 19th, 2022, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Simmy

i too think the smart top is not a good idea the roof system is complicated enough without adding to it it would confuse any attempt to diagnose a problem and a volvo dealer may refuse to touch it . just my opinion. if you cant live without it get it but remember this post if thing go wrong.

The unit does not alter the mechanicals of the roof or its controller. It just provides an alternative source for the activation signals. Remote open and close are the most useful to me.

BTW, mine was fitted by my Volvo indy. I don't use dealers but the unit can be easily unplugged if that is a concern.

Jul 19th, 2022, 14:28	#1
sbk1972 Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2023 07:43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: worthing	C70 2006 New Owner - Advice Hi all, just brought a C70 Mk2 T5. 2006. 88k miles. Im trying to find information around what the common issues are for this car so that I can fix / prevent them. Ive so far read about the PCR valve and am keen to hear about other areas. THe car has an ABS fault. I will plug my autel code reader into it later to try and work out what the issue is. IS an ABS issue common ? How long do the T5's turbo last before they need replacing ? I also need to replace the cambelt as I dont think this has been done. Any advice, tips, would be great. Thanks Simon

Jul 19th, 2022, 16:58	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:11 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	check the boot well is dry as this is where the hydraulics live to operate the roof any moisture can kill them. if its wet check the seals on the rear lights as all the water off the roof runs over them. check that the stowed roof lift yellow button works if it dose not work there will be a broken wire to hall sensor 3. keep tire pressures slightly higher than recomended to minimise inner tire wear on the rear. its the pcv valve that can get blocked do the glove test to check it. Last edited by Simmy; Jul 19th, 2022 at 17:01.

Jul 19th, 2022, 20:49	#4
Willber G Upstanding Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2022 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Southampton	Great choice of car! Mine has never gone wrong so I can't give much advice, but I agree that the belts need to be changed asap. While you are sorting out the oily bits, I recommend you get one of these: https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/i...ode=view&id=86 They are easy to fit and are a great addition. __________________ . __56 C70 D5 SE Geartronic

Jul 19th, 2022, 20:51	#5
eagle58 Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2024 00:33 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Redhill	I would add to the cambelt thing. If you're not sure if it has been done, get it done.

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Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:20 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Why is leaving your keys in your pocket a good thing when there's a handy holder for them on the dash?

Jul 19th, 2022, 21:20	#8
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:11 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	i too think the smart top is not a good idea the roof system is complicated enough without adding to it it would confuse any attempt to diagnose a problem and a volvo dealer may refuse to touch it . just my opinion. if you cant live without it get it but remember this post if thing go wrong.

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