
Hi there! Today, I’m excited to share my experience with the second generation of the Volvo V70 model from 2003. It’s a beautiful car that I purchased in March 2022 from the first owner in Poland who imported it from Italy in 2019. Although the car had a mileage of approximately 385,000 km, it looked great visually, despite a few old and cracked seals.
The D5 engine with 163 horsepower and the Aisin-Warner AW 55-50 automatic gearbox is a combination that provides excellent performance and smooth driving. However, after purchasing it, I had to deal with a few repairs, including the regeneration of the steering gearbox, replacement of the left wheel bearing, and rear brake discs and pads. Unfortunately, the automatic gearbox also had some problems, so I immediately changed the oil and performed an adaptation.

However, there is nothing better than driving without any issues. And that’s exactly how it was with my Volvo V70 – I didn’t have any problems with it throughout the year of use. Although I had to replace a few neglected parts by the previous owner, such as engine mounts, steering link ends, and stabilizer links. Now, after repairing and replacing most of the faulty suspension components, I plan to work on the car’s body, which has a few parking dents, replace the old seals on the windshield, and polish the entire car.
However, I don’t want to limit myself to just improving the car’s appearance – I also plan to clean the entire interior and replace worn and faded elements. I hope these small changes will allow me to enjoy my Volvo V70 even more.
In summary, I am extremely happy with my Volvo V70, considering its price compared to the extraordinary comfort of the interior and driving pleasure. And the fact that the car is still in great condition only confirms that it was a really successful investment.




