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1999 Volvo V70 Xc - Awd, Cold A/c, Auto, Moonroof, Well Maintained - No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:132000 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5 Cyl Turbo
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: YV1LZ56D9X2578147 Year: 1999
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Volvo
Model: V70
Trim: V70 XC
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 132,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: XC
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Sturdy, reliable, character-filled red Volvo V70 Cross Country (XC) needs a new home. All wheel drive (AWD), leather, cold a/c. The leather seats have been carefully maintained and are in great shape. Only 132,000 miles.

Volvos will run forever if they are maintained and this XC has been carefully serviced. We've invested over $2000 in preventive maintenance and service in the last month, including:

1) New ETM (electronic throttle body) with new upgraded magnetic brushless control (Xemodex) - the ETM is a known and expensive weakness in these cars, but the Xemodex unit is a permanent fix. 
2) New drive belt
3) New PCV system - Should be replaced every 100k miles or so.
4) New upper motor mount
5) New spark plugs and coils
6) Fresh oil change
7) Fresh transmission gearbox oil replacement (Redline)
8) Rear hatch clip upgrade - (tend to go bad and squeak and rattle; permanent fix)
9) New gas cover hinge (picture shows before fix) - common minor issue with Volvos

There are a few cosmetic imperfections to be aware of: the headliner is sagging a bit in the back ($200 fix), the tint on two windows is starting to bubble ($100 fix), and there are a few small dings on the doors and front hood, the rear left door auto lock works intermittently (still works), the moonroof doesn't currently retract (not sure why, probably a relay), and the plastic trim on the steering column is loose. 

This is a car for someone who values vehicles with character and personality; a car the stands apart from the herd of bland beige econoboxes. This is a car for someone who thinks the path matters as much as the destination.

KBB values: Excellent $5,388 / Very Good $5,088 / Good $4,963 / Fair $4,238

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