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2003 V70 T5M (w/ all the parts to go Stage 3) | SwedeSpeed

2003 V70 T5M (w/ all the parts to go Stage 3) | SwedeSpeed

Posted on February 9, 2025 By rehan.rafique No Comments on 2003 V70 T5M (w/ all the parts to go Stage 3) | SwedeSpeed

The time has come to sell my wagon. I’ve had her a little over 11 years, and I bought her from the original owner who special ordered her from Sweden (not an OSD car). It’s a 2003 Mystic Silver over charcoal V70 T5M with just over 203K miles, which best I’ve been able to tell makes it about 1/75 for the MY. I have used this car as an ultimate dad wagon—I added a third row and boosters for my kids (and their carpools) when they were little. But now my oldest is 18 and driving his own C30 M66. It’s been my daily driver for years, and I’ve folded the seats down and made Home Depot runs. But it’s also lived most of its life garaged, and has been well cared for. Regular oil change intervals always with full synthetic.

I honestly never thought I’d sell this car, but here’s the honest reason why: I’ve been slowly amassing all the parts to take the car to Stage 3, and I have everything I need. Except time. And the 16T is starting to leak oil, and I’ve got a CEL for what I assume is the J-pipe. I had @ScottishBrick build a hybrid 19T, but as soon as I replace the leaking turbo for the sick new/improved turbo, I’ve gotta do everything else, including tune it. While that all sounds great, I just can’t afford the time for me to get it all done OR having another vehicle down for that long. (My wife’s ’11 C30 RD M66 was down for over four months after hitting a tire on the interstate “totaled” it). So, I’ve replaced it with something different for my daily, and now I’m looking for someone else who understands/appreciates how rare this car is and has the time to take it where I couldn’t.

In the just past four years, I’ve flown/driven to PA, FL, NC (twice) to buy stick shift Volvos, so I know the challenges of buying a car out-of-state. I’m happy to work with any interested parties and provide narrated walkaround or driving videos and answer whatever questions you might have so you feel confident that you know what you might be coming to get. I’m asking $6950 for the car and all the parts you need to have Hilton write you a Stage 3 tune.

Original Options:

  • 426 Mystic Silver with Charcoal interior
  • Factory 3-pedal car
  • Heated sport seats (DS heater doesn’t currently work)
  • Premium sound
  • Built in cargo net
  • DTSC
  • Rain sensing wipers

OEM adds:

  • R parts:
  • R steering wheel with recalled airbag
    • R leather DIM cowl door pulls
    • R front bumper
    • R Brembos painted copper with 2K clear with proper R spare tire
  • S80 watch dial cluster rebuilt by Xemodex (not a face swap)
  • Facelift S60 center console with correct silver mesh trim
  • 5-speed spaceball with matching T5 mesh aluminum plate
  • Black ‘05 side mirrors with WRG
  • Facelift “jewel” tail lights
  • Bi-xenons from an XC70 w/ 6K bulbs
  • 3rd row seating with all correct trim and interior handle/lock
  • 05+ PS reservoir
  • Sisal mats (and carpet mats & cargo mat)
  • All-weather rear tray
  • 05+ switchblade key fob (also 2 spare regular keys)
  • will come with rear seat boosters from XC
  • Homelink visor

Upgrades:

  • 18” Bremmer Kraft BR09 wheels with like new Continental tires
  • 10mm spacers in rear, 5mm up front
  • Koni FSDs with Eibach lowering springs
  • Snabb intake, OTE and intercooler pipes
  • IPD silicone turbo couplers
  • IPD dry washable air filter
  • IPD boost gauge with custom cluster mount
  • ATOTO double DIN with wireless CarPlay and backup cam.
  • 10” slim sub
  • Ceramic tint (20% in back, 35% on front windows)
  • MOMO shift knob
  • Killmat in trunk area

Notable parts replaced:

  • PCV replaced
  • TCV and silicone hoses
  • LCAs, end links, ball joints, strut mounts, spring seats, wheel bearings etc.
  • Plugs and coils (including recently replacing the coil harness)
  • Coolant flush
  • Brake fluid flush
  • Front cam seals and timing belt
  • Rear cam seals
  • ETM plus the harness from ECM to ETM
  • Thermostat and housing
  • TCV

Known issues:

  • DS bolster split (have intact skin to swap)
  • R front bumper is peeling in places and has a droopy lip. Needs some plastic repair and respray. Can include factory V70 front bumper.
  • Some scratches/blemishes in paint (it is in good shape for 22 years old, but still shows some age)

Included extras:

  • 19T hybrid turbo and new hardware and gaskets
  • Snabb FMIC
  • Greens
  • DW300C fuel pump
  • IPD catted downpipe with gaskets
  • Custom exhaust
  • Spare BR09 wheel
  • Factory roof bars

View more pics here: V70_T5M – Google Drive

 

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