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  1. #1
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    Default Who has the highest mileage XC70?

    I know i won't win this one (45k on my 2005) But who here has a high mileage XC70? Make sure to post year and any major service or problems that you have had.

    '05 XC70
    -Pioneer Avic F700bt headunit
    -12 inch Alpine Type R Sub
    -Flat Black Pegs
    -Custom Tinted Windows
    -Custom Mesh Grille
    -OBX Catback Exhaust
    -IPD Silicone Hoses

  2. #2
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    I won't win, but my Feb 2001 V70XC currently has 258,800km on it. No major problems. Not too many minor problems either.
    Cheers,
    Patrick
    Architect

    2001 Volvo XC70 (PJ-810)
    2007 Volvo XC70
    2001 BMW 530i Touring MSport


    Past:
    1987 240GL
    1982 244GLE
    1978 245L (Manual)
    and: 1974 Triumph 2000Mk2, 1990 Renault 25TXE, 1986 Rover SD1, 1990 Peugeot 605SV, 1991 Peugeot 605SVE, 1995 Peugeot 605SV


  3. #3
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    Mar 2008
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    Quote Originally Posted by PJ810 View Post
    I won't win, but my Feb 2001 V70XC currently has 258,800km on it. No major problems. Not too many minor problems either.
    I have pretty much similar experience with my '02 at 171,000 kms. Normal maintenance items which do include things like tie rods, coil packs, etc. when you start putting major miles on any car.

    Cheers,

    Bill
    Western Head, NS CDN

    '08 BMW 750i (Black Sapphire)-204K kms to-date
    '05 XC70 (Lava Sand)-296K kms to-date
    '02 V70XC-gone @393K kms
    '05 V70R (Magic Blue)-120K mi to-date - gone
    '96 854R (Red)-real CDN-spec 5-speed R - gone @270k kms
    And other Volvos and misc. Euro stuff

  4. #4
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    Jul 2004
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    Maine
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    Smile Polar Arctic Blue Streak Keeps Going

    I have 178,000 miles on my 2001 wagon. I'm the original owner and she keeps going well as long as we maintain wearing parts. As an aside, the body is still pristine, no rust etc, which is amazing for a car that has been in Maine most of its life.

  5. #5
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    ^^^Original Tranny, motor, ect? Tell us what you have had to do!

    '05 XC70
    -Pioneer Avic F700bt headunit
    -12 inch Alpine Type R Sub
    -Flat Black Pegs
    -Custom Tinted Windows
    -Custom Mesh Grille
    -OBX Catback Exhaust
    -IPD Silicone Hoses

  6. #6
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    Location
    wisconsin
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    2001 xc70 104000 miles

    new streeing rack(leaking badly and tuff to turn before replacement)
    altenator
    front a arm bushings
    new gasket on angle gear
    new right rear wheel bearing
    still gets 27 mpg on highway
    body in good shape

    also own 1998 v70 170000 miles
    2005 s40 2.4 31000 miles

  7. #7
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    Mar 2004
    Location
    Washington State
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    204213 miles (328649 km) - had it since 25 miles if I remember correctly.

    Original transmission - no trouble. Original battery, which I find unbelievable.

    Lots of suspension expenses. Replaced the ETM (reimbursed thanks to info on this site) Broke down on us twice; once went into "limp mode" and required a tow, the other time it would not start and required a very long tow from the mountains to a Denver area dealer.

    I must say that, while the body and paint still look great, the bumper and side cladding (blue) look terrible - very faded and with light streaks.
    Last edited by slowflyer; 05-11-2009 at 01:29 AM. Reason: added comment
    Current: 2010 XC70 T6 Caspian Blue/Grey

    Previous: 2001 V70XC Nautic Blue/Grey 218K Volvo High Mileage Club,

  8. #8
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    Dec 2007
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    New Jersey
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    I won't win either, but its good to hear others folks having good luck.... 2004 XC-70, 141,000 miles. 105K service w/timing belt etc. Set of brakes, a very annoying a deblitating ignition lock that LOCKED and wouln't move, and an almost dead battery which caused the computer to go bonkers and lock/unlock the doors nonstop.

    My wife drives for work, almost all highway. Loves the car, hoping for more years of good service from it. (knock knock..)
    FAK, New Jersey

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Northwest Pennsylvania
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    There was someone who used to post (forget his name) that used his XC in a 'livery' service - taking people to and from the airport - he finally got rid of it at 250,000 miles. But, he said he and the previous owner had spent a lot to keep it running.

    I think it's like the Car Talk guys have said. "Volvos will run forever, as long as you are willing to keep throwing money at them."

    But then, I guess you could say that about any car.
    '04 XC70 (petrol/auto), Nautic Blue / Graphite, Premium, Touring, Boosters, Xenia Wheels w/235x60 Nokian WR's (wife's kid-hauler)
    '09 C70 retractable hard top convertible. Red with black interior.

  10. #10
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    Sold our 2001 with 155k on the clock. Original motor and transmission. Original AWD. I did make sure the tires were never more than 7,500 off. Would you believe it, the car never had a flat in 155k miles. So glad that anxiety is past.

    Regarding Car Talk, they are right. The 2001-2007 has a very durable body. There was no rust after 8 solid years in the Upper Midwest salty roads. Try that in a Honda...

    The cars are very expensive to maintain. Volvos tend to last because they have durable steel and deep pocketed owners. An XC will go 200,000 miles, but only with enough fixing money to put a kid through a year of college.

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