petrol/diesel advice please....

Oct 17th, 2004, 19:22

Hi all - still on the hunt for my first Volvo since my old Amazon a few years back - I've settled on a v40 now need to sort out the engine - I'm not interested in performance - safety (hence a volvo),reliability and economy in that order, so what engine would any one out there recommend (even spec/model advice accepted)
- muchos gracias amigos, surfer bob.

vjck_uk · Oct 19th, 2004, 10:28

Hi there,
I suppose a none turbo model would be for you as the turbo side is more to go wrong.
A 1.8 or 2.0 litre would be more responsive than the 1.6 and the diesels are reputed to be quite responsive.
I have a 20 litre v40 and am happy with it apart from the lack of space in the rear,engine accessability and fuel consumption compared to my old 240.
Regards.
Vaughan

Oct 20th, 2004, 06:03

Hi I have 1999 'V' plate v40 2.o se for about a year now. I bought knowing it had the knocking sound or clunk when you move off or come to a stop. This is nothing to worry about as it is the top engine mount worn, quite a common problem cost me at volvo dealer to replace £130 the noise sounds much worse that it actually is. possible bargining to someone who does not know. had had a safety recall re brakes not wokring first thing in the morning, apart from that cannot fault it. getting about 30mpg around town

Oct 17th, 2004, 19:22	#1
surfer bob Guest Location:	petrol/diesel advice please.... Hi all - still on the hunt for my first Volvo since my old Amazon a few years back - I've settled on a v40 now need to sort out the engine - I'm not interested in performance - safety (hence a volvo),reliability and economy in that order, so what engine would any one out there recommend (even spec/model advice accepted) - muchos gracias amigos, surfer bob.

Oct 19th, 2004, 10:28	#2
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: petrol/diesel advice please.... Hi there, I suppose a none turbo model would be for you as the turbo side is more to go wrong. A 1.8 or 2.0 litre would be more responsive than the 1.6 and the diesels are reputed to be quite responsive. I have a 20 litre v40 and am happy with it apart from the lack of space in the rear,engine accessability and fuel consumption compared to my old 240. Regards. Vaughan

Oct 20th, 2004, 06:03	#3
Nick__allen Guest Location:	RE: petrol/diesel advice please.... Hi I have 1999 'V' plate v40 2.o se for about a year now. I bought knowing it had the knocking sound or clunk when you move off or come to a stop. This is nothing to worry about as it is the top engine mount worn, quite a common problem cost me at volvo dealer to replace £130 the noise sounds much worse that it actually is. possible bargining to someone who does not know. had had a safety recall re brakes not wokring first thing in the morning, apart from that cannot fault it. getting about 30mpg around town

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