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POGAN · 11-07-2014 6:59pm

RandomAccess wrote: »

Some interesting arrivals at the Garda Garage this evening.

3 (possibly more) Volvo V70 D5's in UK Markings, full Battenburg and Police markings which were taped over.
One was originally registered in Peterborough in first half 2013.

They are probably factory spec Police cars so should be a welcome addition to the fleet.
Seems like it spent quite a short period of service within the UK fleet, not sure why that would be the case.

More than likely for tangos or RSU

3fullback · 11-07-2014 8:50pm

POGAN wrote: »

More than likely for tangos or RSU

Tangos are traffic units ya ?

D Trent · 11-07-2014 9:33pm

3fullback wrote: »

Tangos are traffic units ya ?

Yup they are

donvito99 · 11-07-2014 9:39pm

Gotta be RSU. Sure, the 'tangos' do just fine with Hyundais...

kub · 11-07-2014 9:47pm

RandomAccess wrote: »

Some interesting arrivals at the Garda Garage this evening.

3 (possibly more) Volvo V70 D5's in UK Markings, full Battenburg and Police markings which were taped over.
One was originally registered in Peterborough in first half 2013.

They are probably factory spec Police cars so should be a welcome addition to the fleet.
Seems like it spent quite a short period of service within the UK fleet, not sure why that would be the case.

These? http://www.trusteddealers.co.uk/used-volvo/v70/d5/se/61219128

Sorry to disappoint those of you that were expecting to see the actual cars. I assume they are for RSU as well, just a pity they are not new but i suppose they are better than the RSU fleet becoming Hyundai's.

BaronVon · 11-07-2014 9:50pm

RSU have a couple of cars on trial atm, I presume these Volvo's are part of this. The RSU Volvo's are all 2008, so are nearing replacement age.

The have a yellow reg BMW X3, and a 3 Series estate as well atm that I know of

Capri · 12-07-2014 12:14am

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/14/new-volvo-v70-police-car-in-uk/

One of the key benefits of the new police vehicle is its impressive payload of 724kg (modified from the 539kg for standard production) in the D5 diesel model. This, combined with a larger load space in the rear and a clever underfloor lockable storage area, ensures that the vehicle can safely transport all the equipment necessary for modern policing, including heavy firearms when the situation demands.

Its intelligent cabin design allows more leg and shoulder room and also provides optimum comfort for road policing officers who spend long hours in the driving seat, often wearing heavy and bulky body armour. The new Volvo V70 also benefits from a reduced turning circle (from 11.9m to 11.2m), improving manoeuvrability in the tightest of spaces.

Volvo will also present its new Swedish police V70 "Turnkey" solution – a car built and equipped in the Volvo factory to Swedish police specification. Volvo Special Vehicles is currently working with Fleet Managers to create a similar "Turnkey" solution for the UK police, which can produce a road policing car fitted out ready for service in around eight weeks.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/volvo-v70-uk-police-car/

POGAN · 12-07-2014 8:29am

infacteh wrote: »

RSU have a couple of cars on trial atm, I presume these Volvo's are part of this. The RSU Volvo's are all 2008, so are nearing replacement age.

The have a yellow reg BMW X3, and a 3 Series estate as well atm that I know of

Yup they are trial I think they will go skoda anyway for them

BMW x5 cork has is doing all the mileage at the moment

Old diesel · 12-07-2014 12:09pm

POGAN wrote: »

More than likely for tangos or RSU

D5 Volvos sound much more like it then Hyundais

Its a an awful shame Ford never fitted the D5 to a Mondeo

(am I right in thinking the current V70 is based on the Mondeo

)

RandomAccess · 12-07-2014 1:13pm

kub wrote: »

These? http://www.trusteddealers.co.uk/used-volvo/v70/d5/se/61219128

Sorry to disappoint those of you that were expecting to see the actual cars. I assume they are for RSU as well, just a pity they are not new but i suppose they are better than the RSU fleet becoming Hyundai's.

Yes thats the same model.

Old diesel · 12-07-2014 3:36pm

Wishful thinking here - but if the 3 (or more???) Volvos are on test - is there a chance that they MIGHT be considered for wider use then RSU.

Youd think if it was just a demonstration for RSU purchase - one would be sufficient for TESTING.

When 3 are present - that would make one wonder if more widespread testing is on the agenda????.

Regarding the been registered in early 2013 - would it be possible these are Volvo demonstrators - and thus have been on demonstration rather then cars actually bought be a Uk force????.

Id imagine that the ACTUAL cars PURCHASED - if it gets that far - would be new - but that these are demonstrator models.

Would be a very welcome addition to the fleet

Capri · 12-07-2014 9:38pm

I saw a 07 Vectra estate today with 'police-spec' double door mirrors so I presume they ordered 'proper' police spec back then.

D Trent · 12-07-2014 9:43pm

Just some porn for us guys

http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/Documents/Special_Vehicle_Pricelist_MY14_visual.pdf

kub · 13-07-2014 11:20am

D Trent wrote: »

Just some porn for us guys

http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/Documents/Special_Vehicle_Pricelist_MY14_visual.pdf

I see Volvo offer free driver familiarity courses, so I suspect that is the reason there are 3 UK Volvos in the garage.

flazio · 14-07-2014 8:54pm

what sort of condition would the 08 Volvos be in? Seen 1 or 2 on the motorway lately and they seem to be still well able to move at pace. Wonder would they be able for a transfer to tango duties.

kub · 14-07-2014 9:00pm

flazio wrote: »

what sort of condition would the 08 Volvos be in? Seen 1 or 2 on the motorway lately and they seem to be still well able to move at pace. Wonder would they be able for a transfer to tango duties.

It is all down to mileage isn't it? As they are regional rather than divisional they must clock up more miles compared with normal patrol vehicles.

BaronVon · 14-07-2014 9:27pm

flazio wrote: »

what sort of condition would the 08 Volvos be in? Seen 1 or 2 on the motorway lately and they seem to be still well able to move at pace. Wonder would they be able for a transfer to tango duties.

The Volvo's are guaranteed to 500k, IIRC. They were issued at different times, the ones in the SE for instance, were bought in 2008, let sit in the college for 4 years, while the warranty expired, and then issued in 2012. The rest of them would be between 200k-400k I'd imagine. I'm sure they'd stay with the RSU til end of life.

3fullback · 14-07-2014 10:32pm

infacteh wrote: »

The Volvo's are guaranteed to 500k, IIRC. They were issued at different times, the ones in the SE for instance, were bought in 2008, let sit in the college for 4 years, while the warranty expired, and then issued in 2012. The rest of them would be between 200k-400k I'd imagine. I'm sure they'd stay with the RSU til end of life.

Sorry what ? Let the warranty expire ?? Huh ?

BaronVon · 14-07-2014 10:54pm

3fullback wrote: »

Sorry what ? Let the warranty expire ?? Huh ?

Yes, they were left parked up for 4 years, used occasionally for training, while some or all, of the warranty expired. I believe it's a 3 year warranty with Volvo.

POGAN · 14-07-2014 11:33pm

flazio wrote: »

what sort of condition would the 08 Volvos be in? Seen 1 or 2 on the motorway lately and they seem to be still well able to move at pace. Wonder would they be able for a transfer to tango duties.

By time there replaced they will nothing in them at this stage.

3fullback · 14-07-2014 11:35pm

infacteh wrote: »

Yes, they were left parked up for 4 years, used occasionally for training, while some or all, of the warranty expired. I believe it's a 3 year warranty with Volvo.

Why though ?

POGAN · 14-07-2014 11:38pm

3fullback wrote: »

Why though ?

Well the plan for RSU expansion was all units up and running by 09 but with cutbacks didnt happen like that!!

3fullback · 14-07-2014 11:58pm

POGAN wrote: »

Well the plan for RSU expansion was all units up and running by 09 but with cutbacks didnt happen like that!!

Ah right ! It wasn't that they wanted the warranty to run out ! Cheers POGAN

kooga · 19-07-2014 10:25pm

saw a traffic corps mondeo estate in cork today 132 D. it had two single exhaust pipes either end of the rear bumper. Any idea what spec?

D Trent · 19-07-2014 10:37pm

kooga wrote: »

saw a traffic corps mondeo estate in cork today 132 D. it had two single exhaust pipes either end of the rear bumper. Any idea what spec?

2.2 Diesel that's all I know

POGAN · 19-07-2014 11:14pm

kooga wrote: »

saw a traffic corps mondeo estate in cork today 132 D. it had two single exhaust pipes either end of the rear bumper. Any idea what spec?

Yup it's there advance 2.2 diesels car they replaced the old 3l mondeos

Nice car and fast for what it is

D Trent · 19-07-2014 11:19pm

POGAN wrote: »

Yup it's there advance 2.2 diesels car they replaced the old 3l mondeos

Nice car and fast for what it is

POGAN does that have the nightvision anpr? And if so where is it

POGAN · 19-07-2014 11:23pm

D Trent wrote: »

POGAN does that have the nightvision anpr? And if so where is it

Depends on the division if it has anpr cork does on there's it's visable to see on the car

Capri · 20-07-2014 7:23am

kooga wrote: »

saw a traffic corps mondeo estate in cork today 132 D. it had two single exhaust pipes either end of the rear bumper. Any idea what spec?

Looked at Ford website - have pic. of 'Titanium X Business edition' with twin pipes but not sure if lesser models have them

Petrol engines seem powerful and economical

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The range-topping 2.0-litre EcoBoost SCTi is available with 240 PS and delivers fuel consumption of 36.7 mpg, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 20% when compared to previous engines. That means a considerable saving at the petrol pump. The new 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine is available with 160 PS and delivers fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg
.......next-generation 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel and 2.0-litre Duratec engines..... (no figures)

Capri · 22-07-2014 1:33am

Saw another transporter load of i30's at 4pm on the way to the depot today for marking up.

carzony · 22-07-2014 2:51am

thought they would have all sent out at this stage...

POGAN · 22-07-2014 8:17am

carzony wrote: »

thought they would have all sent out at this stage...

No where close

D Trent · 22-07-2014 9:51pm

Capri wrote: »

Saw another transporter load of i30's at 4pm on the way to the depot today for marking up.

Were they 142's ?

3fullback · 22-07-2014 10:00pm

Are all i30s gone out the i30 tourer ? I think my eyes play tricks on me and I'm never too sure when I look at them !

ratracer · 22-07-2014 10:02pm

Are there many marked I40's around? I've only seen the 30's on the roads around Galway and Clare

Mr Simpson · 22-07-2014 10:04pm

@Kaiser D, not sure about the traffic cars, but the FIAT belongs to J District (Howth/Raheny/Clontarf)

POGAN · 22-07-2014 10:34pm

3fullback wrote: »

Are all i30s gone out the i30 tourer ? I think my eyes play tricks on me and I'm never too sure when I look at them !

Yup all i30s and focus.... But never know what might turn up!!! Please god no more i30s on traffic

D Trent · 22-07-2014 10:55pm

POGAN wrote: »

Yup all i30s and focus.... But never know what might turn up!!! Please god no more i30s on traffic

Ya no need to worry bout that POGAN one the lads in the depot said traffic are getting i20's anymore

Old diesel · 22-07-2014 11:04pm

D Trent wrote: »

Ya no need to worry bout that POGAN one the lads in the depot said traffic are getting i20's anymore

When you see i30s on traffic it raises questions

1) What do we want traffics role to be - what is its future

2) why not have a separate tender for traffic cars - when we can establish the answers to the first question - as that would obviously inform the sort of cars that would be needed for the role

Kaiser D · 22-07-2014 11:22pm

Mr Simpson wrote: »

@Kaiser D, not sure about the traffic cars, but the FIAT belongs to J District (Howth/Raheny/Clontarf)

I see. I thought they might have been out in force because of these "riots" kids have been causing lately around Howth, but then I noticed the focus' were traffic cars.

D Trent · 22-07-2014 11:43pm

In the photo there is a Daybreak across the road. I'm sure we can all come to the conclusion that Tuesday nights in Howth is when Daybreak give out their hot deli leftovers for free

Mr Simpson · 22-07-2014 11:46pm

D Trent wrote: »

In the photo there is a Daybreak across the road. I'm sure we can all come to the conclusion that Tuesday nights in Howth is when Daybreak give out their hot deli leftovers for free

Or ya know, the cop shop is 50 yards away and there is very little parking

POGAN · 23-07-2014 5:23am

Old diesel wrote: »

When you see i30s on traffic it raises questions

1) What do we want traffics role to be - what is its future

2) why not have a separate tender for traffic cars - when we can establish the answers to the first question - as that would obviously inform the sort of cars that would be needed for the role

They really go for cheapest no matter what

Old diesel · 23-07-2014 9:18am

POGAN wrote: »

They really go for cheapest no matter what

I agree - but i30s for traffic (for me) raises wider questions about how exactly they see traffic.

I often wonder - how the Uk roads policing model would work over here IF YOU HAD THE PROPER TRAINING AND RESOURCES - and decent cars.

Are i30s even good enough for the regular now that i think about it - youd think a regular car would need to be something like a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 140 ps - not a 1.6 diesel Hyundai.

Hope VAG start getting more enthusiasm about getting involved with tenders as they have something to suit most requirements - i should think

TheNog · 23-07-2014 9:31pm

Old diesel wrote: »

I agree - but i30s for traffic (for me) raises wider questions about how exactly they see traffic.

I often wonder - how the Uk roads policing model would work over here IF YOU HAD THE PROPER TRAINING AND RESOURCES - and decent cars.

Are i30s even good enough for the regular now that i think about it - youd think a regular car would need to be something like a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 140 ps - not a 1.6 diesel Hyundai.

Hope VAG start getting more enthusiasm about getting involved with tenders as they have something to suit most requirements - i should think

i30s are not good for the regular at all. Terrible car tbh.

Were they even tested in the Driving School?

Old diesel · 23-07-2014 9:46pm

TheNog wrote: »

i30s are not good for the regular at all. Terrible car tbh.

Were they even tested in the Driving School?

I thought that might be the case

Youd think someone would test the cars out before buying them - to see their suitability for the job.

zapata · 23-07-2014 10:54pm

Anyone know what state provided makes\models are the management (brass) driving for run arounds?

D Trent · 02-08-2014 12:24am

This thread http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057261297/1/#post91542648
made me laugh at how oblivious the general public are at how bad a condition AGS fleet is atm

carzony · 02-08-2014 1:35am

I live there... That yaris must be hitting massive mileage figures by now.... its a 2003 reg lol.....

02-08-2014 10:16am

Hey Capri, why the rolls eyes 're the Subaru?

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