Rusting C70

Hi, Does anyone here who owns a C70 also face this problem I am having with this C70? Noticed some rust along the hood where the rubber along the front and rear glass meets the metal works. The rust is along the top, along the A-pillars too. Its also beginning to rust along the inner section of the sunroof opening. Posting pics so you can see what I mean. Would like to know if this is a known problem area with the C70 and whats the best step for me to do now. I always thought Volvo's didn't have a rust problem. thanks eric

Hi, How old is this car? Is there a Volvo warranty on the car? When bought, if outside the original guarantee, was a volvo dealer warranty supplied,? Is it still valid? I would be heading back to the dealer and contacting Volvo UK Customer Service. Could be the paint has worn, hence the rust. Maybe there should be additional protection on the metal to prevent this.. Des. . . ;)

hmm my 98 c70 has no rust on it whatsoever, nor had my v70 on a 98 also, nor has my dads old 960 1995, nor the 2004 xc90, hmm sounds a little odd. Has your car been in a prang or not been polished or looked after since birth?

Think that there is an 8 yr anti perforation warranty on the body work; might be worth checking. Hope that helps Ed

rusty c70 

as suggested enquire if under anti perfiration warranty. they may just say its not from the inside, (ie fobbing you off so you have to pay) depending on how bad it is, will it not polish out? if its not too serious a buffer might help. plenty of wax, twice a year. sound like previous owners washed it wish detergent (fairy liquid) if bothered washing at all good luck anyway. my previous car i had, i was fobbed off and told it wasnt perforation, but an outside source. not worth the paper it written on!!

Hi, Well, from the description you give of what the car was like when you collected (moss growing) then there would have been standing water (ably assisted by afore mentioned moss!) and that could have contributed to its current state.. Paddler mentions an anti perforation warranty so yes, a visit to the dealers would be a good move. Worst case senario would be that they will completely deny responsibility and find holes in the paintwork to back up the arguement (get high quality close-up photos of the rust spots). A call to Volvo CS may, if there is an anti perforation warranty, get you a discount on work required. That maybe could be the bonus.. Hope you get a happy result.. Des. . . ;)

Hi Guys, top tips as usual. Will get car into dealer and ask about the anti perfiration. Nothing ventured, nothing gained I supposed. I am sure the car has never been looked after by previous owners (bodywork). Like Lmason mentioned, fairy liquid might have been the regular washing up liquid. Some sections of the rust is superficial and just rubbing my finger on it removes most, leaving behind a stain. But the outer edges are bad, especially the pic top rust, rear. This one, there is 'bubling' inside the paint with rust. As well as the sunroof area. Needs, sanding down and repainting for sure. Des, the moss was mainly on the window around the edges and the rear side windows was tough to clean. had to go with a tooth brush to remove. I am sure the seller washed the car before I went to view so you have a point. could be, there was moss growing on the top window seal area which has caused this but I didn't see it then. As long as its not going to reoccur or more new places rust, then I am happy to get it done and enjoy the car. My concern as mentioned is to spend the money only to find the car is begining to rust. Then it will be a never ending story. :hissyfit: Thanks for all the info. Lets see how the anti perfiration thing gets on for a start. cheers eric