Viewing V40 for sale advice

geoege · Oct 22nd, 2008, 00:00

I may be going to view a 1.9d V40 that's for sale at the weekend. What would you advice to keep a look out for. Any parts prone to failure?

What maintenance parts or parts that need to be replaced with wear and tear are on the expensive side of things and should be checked or taken into consideration in the sale price?

When should the timing belt be changed and how much does it cost to do?

Thanks for the help,

Regards,

George.

S40_Paul · Oct 23rd, 2008, 12:54

The timing belt on Volvo's stagger's me, they need changing apparently around ther 80K or even 90K (newer ones are up to 100K i think i've read)

My Volvo had its belt changed at 87K and is still running a dream. I'd get it changed at every 80K to be fair so mines not due till nearly 160K miles!

Cost wise they can be expensive as I've read on this forum as they need to change the tensioner's as well. i think the cost varies from around 300-600 (roughly) depending on wether you go to a back street dealer, volvo specialist garage or a Dealer, many other member's im sure will confirm this.

As for part's needing changing, again if you can, get the car serviced before you get it, i did with mine. This at least elimates filters, oil, tyres sometimes as well. Again im sure the other guys and gal's on here will post a few more detailed things to look out for.

4 forty · Oct 23rd, 2008, 13:06

the 1.9d requires the belt changing every 6 years, or, 60.000 miles.
you might also find the website here usefull to you.

http://carsales.com.au/car-review/1752040.aspx

S40_Paul · Oct 24th, 2008, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 forty

the 1.9d requires the belt changing every 6 years, or, 60.000 miles.
you might also find the website here usefull to you.

http://carsales.com.au/car-review/1752040.aspx

I dont believe your right there. My 1.9 D Sport was as stated changed around 87K which was a bit late but as below

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ht=timing+belt

The main decision from what i gather is 80K is more common, but can be as high as early 90K's as long as the tensioners are changed as well. Volvo's are built to last and go the distance, newer one's im sure are clocking 100K before belt changes now.

4 forty · Oct 24th, 2008, 15:15

that should read 72.000 miles,sorry

Oct 22nd, 2008, 00:00	#1
geoege New Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2008 13:02 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: dublin	Viewing V40 for sale advice I may be going to view a 1.9d V40 that's for sale at the weekend. What would you advice to keep a look out for. Any parts prone to failure? What maintenance parts or parts that need to be replaced with wear and tear are on the expensive side of things and should be checked or taken into consideration in the sale price? When should the timing belt be changed and how much does it cost to do? Thanks for the help, Regards, George.

Oct 23rd, 2008, 12:54	#2
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	The timing belt on Volvo's stagger's me, they need changing apparently around ther 80K or even 90K (newer ones are up to 100K i think i've read) My Volvo had its belt changed at 87K and is still running a dream. I'd get it changed at every 80K to be fair so mines not due till nearly 160K miles! Cost wise they can be expensive as I've read on this forum as they need to change the tensioner's as well. i think the cost varies from around 300-600 (roughly) depending on wether you go to a back street dealer, volvo specialist garage or a Dealer, many other member's im sure will confirm this. As for part's needing changing, again if you can, get the car serviced before you get it, i did with mine. This at least elimates filters, oil, tyres sometimes as well. Again im sure the other guys and gal's on here will post a few more detailed things to look out for. __________________ Really Want's A S40 T4

Oct 23rd, 2008, 13:06	#3
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	belt change interval the 1.9d requires the belt changing every 6 years, or, 60.000 miles. you might also find the website here usefull to you. http://carsales.com.au/car-review/1752040.aspx

Oct 24th, 2008, 15:15	#5
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	error that should read 72.000 miles,sorry

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