Still worth checking a few things though.
I recently sold my 1997 V70 TDi with the same engine and 250,000 miles for
?2200. Admittedly, it had oil leaking from the crankshaft oil seal (which I
declared), but I think the S70 sounds a little dear. Try for ?2000 !!

Check the following:
Clutch.
Clutch thrust bearing.
Injectors (just make sure smoke isn't too bad, look in rear view mirror when
dark. You should see minimal smoke in headlights behind).
Cambelts changed properly. ( make sure the crank oil seals have been changed
too, or make sure there are no leaks  ???!).
AIR CONDITIONING!! Check it works properly, i.e more than 10 minutes, listen
for the compressor clutch clunking in and out, and make sure it's not every
few seconds. Should be every minute or so in hot weather, less in cold.  If
you aren't bothered about air conditioning, then disregard this. If it all
works OK, and you buy the car, MAKE SURE YOU RUN THE AIRCON EVERY WEEK, IN
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL. MAKE SURE THE COMPRESSOR ACTUALLY RUNS!!
I'm sure you're aware, but the air conditioning gas has oil in it, which
pumps all around the system lubricating everything, and keeping the rubber
seals supple. If the seals dry out due to lack of use, then all the gas
leaks out!!

The usual things to check are brakes, CV joints, steering rack e.t.c, but I
would say these are all normal checks really.

I absolutely loved my V70 TDI, and have just bought one of the new-shape
V70s with the same engine in, one of the first few before the D5 engine was
launched. I love it! It's only got 70k on the clock now, so I'm expecting a
long life from it.

Enjoy.
For more info, mail me direct at: joelandyman <at> postmaster.co.uk
(The e-mail address from which I sent this doesn't work, use this one.)
73 de joe.
Peterborough
UK.