What is buyer check #1 when buying a 2016 Volvo V70 (Gen 3)?

Run the plate through the DVSA recall service - D5-era fuel dilution, fuel pipe and brake-assistance recalls are specific to model years of this car.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 2016 Volvo V70 (Gen 3)?

Check idle behaviour and the oil level on diesel examples; the fuel-dilution and engine-running-on theme is the known weak point of these five-cylinder diesels.

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Buying Tips for the 2016 Volvo V70 (Gen 3)

Run the plate through the DVSA recall service - D5-era fuel dilution, fuel pipe and brake-assistance recalls are specific to model years of this car.
Check idle behaviour and the oil level on diesel examples; the fuel-dilution and engine-running-on theme is the known weak point of these five-cylinder diesels.
With a sunroof fitted, water-test the drains behind the front wheels - FnF guide calls the dislodged 90-degree elbow a known failure, and the result is a soaked footwell and corroded wiring.
If it tows or carries loads, the rear self-levelling dampers must be original-spec and working; worn Nivomats wreck MOT braking and ride tests.
Prefer 2013-on cars with the refreshed front end, LED tail lamps and lower-CO2 D2/D3 engines, which are the best-rounded of the used market.

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