Camera Car sorted - p1 V70 TDi Estate

[Diabolu]

Booom! Since this thread ( The-search-has-started-new-Camera-Machine-850 ) I've been scouring Bay of E, Car and Classic, Autotrader, RR and other forum for sale threads and Pistonheads (zero on there!) for TDi 850's or V70's.

Very few TDi's seemed to pop up and I was starting to get a little disheartened with my criteria (TDi, preferably dark colour, good price, maybe a little work to be done, not 'damaged' but dirty was ok – I'm a detailing freak, so know I can clean anything up)

Thankfully, this one popped up a few days ago and today I went and collected! I've attached some pics from the ad, I'll get out and grab some detailed ones tomorrow.

Some interesting foibles to this little machine though. It's certainly incredibly comfortable and surprisingly quiet for what I was expecting for a diesel. The interior is in v good condition, but the plastics need a good clean. Window switches are very worn and two on the drivers control pad don't work. Maybe just need a new set which would be nice seeing as this one is rather cut up and worn.

I need to source some fog lights or fog light covers as the bumper is missing those, but an R bumper would certainly look better no doubt.

There is, however, an odd foible regarding the glow plugs. The owner mentioned that from cold and from hot it would start 100% fine but at luke warm (ie driven, left for an hour or so and then started again) it would just chug, as if the glow plugs were cut out. He installed an override switch to enable the manual pre heat for the glow plugs which works. Certainly a curious issue, but one that I'm sure I (we) can solve. It does sound thermostat orientated to me but I'm no expert. I'll have a read and see what I can come up with.

As for plans, I have some black leather and suede heated seats to collect on Tuesday to fit. After that some servicing orientated work I feel should be ticked off. Cambelt, bushes etc. Luckily it's just had brand new discs and pads though. And as the front tyres are rather low, I'd quite like to take that opportunity to fit some 17" steels with a subtle banding.

Heater and air con smells a little musky. Maybe needs a clean somewhere...

It has a central locking remote fob which apparently doesn't work. I've taken out the battery, not tested it yet, but the owner did say something about a frequency that was no longer supported which will be a shame. The fob is a lock, unlock, boot and a yellow button Volvo factory one so, shrug, I'd imagine it should work. :/

As it's going to be a camera gear transporting car, I'm going to make some felt luggage bags to fit in the boot to organise light stands and the like, too.

Is there anything important that I need to add to the list?

Loved the drive back, and looking forward to heading out next week on it's first photoshoot

Take care all!
Chris