Hello Folks,

I need a new muffler for the 2000 v70xc... The single OEM isn't cheap.
So I started looking around... I like the Simons dual exhaust for the awd 855. really nice quality. I don't know how it would proform on the V70xc however.

My next thought was buying two mufflers that are as good, better- or good enough as the Simons; and having them welded on. Borsal I'm told is good, but I have no first hand knowledge. I'm looking at spending $300 for the Simons setup... What other options are out there at a better price point.
Thanks,
g

Volvo's modern exhaust systems are expensive, but they do last.

We had a '96 855R that never needed a system for 17 years.

Our '95 854 had its system break at 16 years old because the rear hangar rusted away.

Our '95 855 never needed a system up to 17 years old.

I really have no long term experience with newer models, our '08 XC70 has had no exhaust issues yet.

I am curious, how did your system fail?

The 850’s and early V70/XC's had stainless steel exhausts. Don’t know about the newer Volvos. When I sold my 95 855 GLT last fall it had its all original exhaust except for the rear hanger - 22 years old and over 250k!

GD: FWIW - Put Bosal on my 240. Not as good as OEM but worked fine.
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Will I buy another Volvo??? We'll see....

Hello,

I didn't think it was too bad... There were a few weak spots in the muffler itself. Several shops said I couldn't pass inspection without a new muffler. I took it to a guy who let me slide if I promise to get a muffler sooner than later.

Cheers,
gd

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ansa-Muffler-Rear-New-Volvo-V70-1998-2000-VL14807/132090021895?fits=Make%3AVolvo%7CModel%3AV70&epid=1793462519&hash=item1ec12dc807:g:M2wAAOSwns9bUfC3

The above is $201 from JC Whitney. You might want new rubber hangers and a clamp to the exhaust pipe behind the rear wheel. Oh, how are your tail pipe extensions?

I suggest, what ever you get, to first paint the muffler flat black (high heat) to keep the rust away. Besides, the shiny mufflers don't look good.

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Keeping it running is better than buying new

Thanks Klaus!

After look at several sites I realized the 855 awd and my xc share the same exhaust! Seems like a great fit! Hope to get more pep too!

Cheers,

gd