Volvo V40 2.0... Moneypit?
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Really tempted by this, currently drive a mk2 1.2 punto that i'm looking at changing. Need a car to get me through uni when I go in September. I'm 19, do about 20k miles a year, anyone reckon this Volvo will put up with that?
Really tempted by this, currently drive a mk2 1.2 punto that i'm looking at changing. Need a car to get me through uni when I go in September. I'm 19, do about 20k miles a year, anyone reckon this Volvo will put up with that?
Check the mileage carefully, old MOTs etc..
They take the mileage very well and its unusual to find one that age with low miles.
Seats are excellent as all Volvos are. As long as you keep on top of the maintenece it should be ok for another 80-100k miles.
Not the most economical to run, maybe 35mpg average.
Looks clean.
They take the mileage very well and its unusual to find one that age with low miles.
Seats are excellent as all Volvos are. As long as you keep on top of the maintenece it should be ok for another 80-100k miles.
Not the most economical to run, maybe 35mpg average.
Looks clean.
Looks good to me.
My younger brother spent £1k on a 51 plate 2.0T (low pressure turbo) one of these. Its a good car and he's been running it for just over a year now. He needed a clutch arm recently (120k miles) and he has just had a spring replaced (hit something in the road so not really the car's fault). These are minor things that happen on any car. The only real fault has just been fixed - a wiring loom problem under the radiator causing the internal electrics and all lights to stop working. The car started and drove fine otherwise. Not expensive if you know where to look (the Internet helped diagnose so only 2-3 hours labour cost in the end).
So if this car feels right and isn't a complete shed I'd go for it.
My younger brother spent £1k on a 51 plate 2.0T (low pressure turbo) one of these. Its a good car and he's been running it for just over a year now. He needed a clutch arm recently (120k miles) and he has just had a spring replaced (hit something in the road so not really the car's fault). These are minor things that happen on any car. The only real fault has just been fixed - a wiring loom problem under the radiator causing the internal electrics and all lights to stop working. The car started and drove fine otherwise. Not expensive if you know where to look (the Internet helped diagnose so only 2-3 hours labour cost in the end).
So if this car feels right and isn't a complete shed I'd go for it.
I think that one looks a bit ropey, loads out there sub £800. Guess the key is finding one that hasn't been someone else's work hoarse, that looks like one from the pics.
Edit, it actually looks alright, just check the consumables and clutch and you will be good to go : - )
Edit, it actually looks alright, just check the consumables and clutch and you will be good to go : - )
Edited by exgtt on Thursday 15th January 13:15
Stick a private plate on this and impress your uni mates 
I'm quite tempted myself!
http://www.hutgreengarage.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-5-se...
My aunt had a Volvo similar to that with the 1.8 engine fitted. It was very reliable and comfortable and decent to drive, I also think they look quite good. She was always complaining it was heavy on fuel for a 1.8 though.
I'm quite tempted myself!
http://www.hutgreengarage.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-5-se...
My aunt had a Volvo similar to that with the 1.8 engine fitted. It was very reliable and comfortable and decent to drive, I also think they look quite good. She was always complaining it was heavy on fuel for a 1.8 though.
I had the non Mitsi 1.8 (R reg) one for about 18 months. It was bombproof. Had a blown rear shock when I got it, which was a PITA as the bolts had seized in the bush, so lots of sawing was required, but parts were dead cheap. Only other thing was a coilpack going, which cost about 30 quid, and some bulbs for the MOT.
Brilliant wagon. Carried on for at least a year after I sold it to a mate - he then sold it on so no idea after that.
Comfy, felt solid, and relatively quiet, even in poverty spec. Insurance was dirt cheap as well.
Brilliant wagon. Carried on for at least a year after I sold it to a mate - he then sold it on so no idea after that.
Comfy, felt solid, and relatively quiet, even in poverty spec. Insurance was dirt cheap as well.
Went and had a look at it yesterday.. it was okay, well equipped, has sunroof etc. Needs a cambelt in 10k. Been well looked after. Test drove it and it drives very nicely. Only thing is the gearbox is very odd. The gearstick is all over the place and has a lot of play in it... he won't shift on the price at all but could be worth a punt. It's pretty dirty and the paintwork is awful... loads of service history with one owner since 2002... I would buy it but he won't give me a reasonable price for part exing my car.
You will not have any problems with that. The construction company I worked for had one that we loaned to the builders when the vans were in for work (same age R reg 2.0 but saloon) they hammered the s
te out of it and I very rarely had any problems, mostly suspension parts wearing, but it did have over 160000 miles on it. It had beautiful leather and the climate control was excellent. All in all a good car. The timing belt is an easy job, just make sure you change the water pump at the same time, the gear lever is worn bushes as our car had this, cheap and very easy fix.
te out of it and I very rarely had any problems, mostly suspension parts wearing, but it did have over 160000 miles on it. It had beautiful leather and the climate control was excellent. All in all a good car. The timing belt is an easy job, just make sure you change the water pump at the same time, the gear lever is worn bushes as our car had this, cheap and very easy fix. TonyRPH said:
The seats look a bit baggy to me, to say it's only done 70k miles.
'98 model so that's approx.. 4400 miles a year.
Not sure I trust that mileage tbh.
Why is the gear lever so sloppy at 70k? '98 model so that's approx.. 4400 miles a year.
Not sure I trust that mileage tbh.
Unless the previous owner was abusive, which then doesn't bode well for the rest of the car.
corvus said:
TonyRPH said:
The seats look a bit baggy to me, to say it's only done 70k miles.
'98 model so that's approx.. 4400 miles a year.
Not sure I trust that mileage tbh.
Why is the gear lever so sloppy at 70k? '98 model so that's approx.. 4400 miles a year.
Not sure I trust that mileage tbh.
Unless the previous owner was abusive, which then doesn't bode well for the rest of the car.
I've got a similar V40 (53 plate) - I can believe the mileage on those seats. Mine is the 1.8 8v car, got it for a song a couple of years ago at 50k miles (previous 1 owner, old couple, car looked and felt brand new) and its been absolutely faultless.
Its not quick, its not particularly economical, but it feels like a really well built car, and for the family duties we got it far it still surprises me how it feels brand new atover 70k miles now.
Its not quick, its not particularly economical, but it feels like a really well built car, and for the family duties we got it far it still surprises me how it feels brand new atover 70k miles now.
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