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djskype · Aug 27th, 2017, 19:31

Hello,
It's my first post in the forum, I have however already read some helpful bits here and there which I would like to thank you for!

I'm looking to get myself my first V40. A relatively well kept one would be ideal since I have virtually no mechanics experience, my dad back in Gothenburg however worked for Volvo before retiring and will probably coach me on Skype if simpler things need fixing. I'm looking for a petrol engine and manual transmission, I won't drive enough for a Diesel to be worth while. 1.6/1.8 preferably.

I did look at one in Cardiff a few days ago but it had done 189.000 miles and had the Mitsubishi GDI engine (which I have understood you should avoid). Would the miles + engine put you off it?

There's also one in Abergavenny, which has a very short MOT but not the Mitsubishi engine and low mileage. It needs some work on the passenger side door and had an advisory about the rear tie rods last year so I imagine they might need replacing.

Any advice or tips is appreciated!

Thanks!

Aug 27th, 2017, 19:31	#1
djskype New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2021 15:10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cardiff	V40 in Cardiff area wanted (or advise) Hello, It's my first post in the forum, I have however already read some helpful bits here and there which I would like to thank you for! I'm looking to get myself my first V40. A relatively well kept one would be ideal since I have virtually no mechanics experience, my dad back in Gothenburg however worked for Volvo before retiring and will probably coach me on Skype if simpler things need fixing. I'm looking for a petrol engine and manual transmission, I won't drive enough for a Diesel to be worth while. 1.6/1.8 preferably. I did look at one in Cardiff a few days ago but it had done 189.000 miles and had the Mitsubishi GDI engine (which I have understood you should avoid). Would the miles + engine put you off it? There's also one in Abergavenny, which has a very short MOT but not the Mitsubishi engine and low mileage. It needs some work on the passenger side door and had an advisory about the rear tie rods last year so I imagine they might need replacing. Any advice or tips is appreciated! Thanks!