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Old Sep 30th, 2018, 20:03   #2
Joseph Martin
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Common failure on these cars is of the main power coolant hose parting company with the lower radiator - the metal clip corrodes and the pressure of the cooling system blows the hose off, dumping all the car’s coolant.

I see you’re located in Alloa - try Volvo breakers Headswood Garage in Denny, Stirlingshire, as well as SCB Edinburgh and Stewart Metals in Glasgow, if you are fond of the car and want to source a replacement engine.

I was once quoted £130 for a 1.6 engine for a 2000 X/reg S40, but transport/labour may make it expensive.

Hope this helps.
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