This 1997 Volvo V70 T5 is a left-hand-drive example that was delivered new to Japan, exported to the US in October 2022, and sold on BaT in May 2023. The car has 109k kilometers (~68k miles) and is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-five mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle. Finished in white over gray leather upholstery, it is equipped with 16″ alloy wheels, roof rails, a roof spoiler, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a CD/cassette stereo. This V70 T5 is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with import documents, one key, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.
The car is finished in Polar White (189) and has replacement headlight assemblies with headlight wipers as well as heated mirrors, wind deflectors, roof rails, tinted glass, a sunroof, and a roof spoiler. Flaws are noted on the front valance and the bumper covers along with weathered paint-protection film on the rear wheel arches. Paint meter readings are presented in the gallery below.
Five-spoke 16″ Perfo alloy wheels have curb marks and are mounted with 205/55 Solar 4XS+ tires that show 2022 date codes. The car’s delta-link rear suspension has load-leveling dampers, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and TRACS traction control. A seller-supplied list of work since 2023 includes installing IPD front and rear sway bars and replacing the bump stops, sway bar links, and front struts.
The heated front seats and split-folding rear bench are trimmed in Graphite leather (3980). Additional appointments include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a retractable cargo cover, a CD/cassette stereo linked to a six-disc CD changer in the cargo area, and power windows, mirrors, and locks. There is fading on the driver’s door panel, and areas of wear are noted on the dashboard pad.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts a 260-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, and supplementary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 109k kilometers (~68k miles).
Equipped with a Mitsubishi TD04HL-16T turbocharger and Bosch Motronic 4.4 engine management, the B5234T3 2.3-liter inline-five was factory rated at 236 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. Work performed before the 2023 sale included a timing belt service, replacing the serpentine belt and its tensioner pulley, and changing the engine oil and transmission fluid. The distributor rotor, spark plugs, and battery were replaced in 2023.
Power is supplied to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transaxle with Sport, Economy, and Winter driving modes. The CV boots are said to have been replaced in 2023 along with the engine splash shield. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.
The current New Jersey title is noted as a replacement.