t4 colour

[craig12]

does anyone know how many panama yellow t4s are in the uk or how many were made when new , i cant seem to find any production numbers on google of colours made , ive asked a load of s40 members on forums as well , no one seems to know , which im amazed at , i heard 350 was the figure worldwide back in the day but not sure if that was uk registered or worldwide .. thank you

[craig12]

seems to have stumped everybody , no one knows

[NG2DP]

Hi, a good question indeed. I have been researching the same question for quite a while now, as I have one. This is what I have identified so far:

I wrote to Volvo, they told me that a total of 34 Panama Yellow S/V40 were sold in the UK.
They couldn't tell me the split between models or engine type.

Since then I have tried to work out some further details from internet searches etc. So far I think I have identified 20 cars, of which 12 are S40 and 8 are V40. The engines are the tricky part, but I've got 2 x diesel (split S/V) and 3 x 1.8 (all S40) petrol. This then leaves the rest as either 1.9 (1855cc) or 2.0 (1948cc) litre petrol. What I can't establish yet is how many of these are the T4 model.

I know that the VOC 'Driver Magazine' asked for help answering the same question recently (cos I asked), but so far I think even they have struggled.

I am sure someone else may know more, or hopefully correct me....

Hope this helps...a little.

[Technician]

I know of 2 Panama Yellow S40 T4's.

I had some callipers off a dead T4 in Hinkley about 10 years ago. It had been highly tuned and if i remember correctly it had been stood for a while.

There is one in Dunstable that has a few parts off my dead 2.0T Sport Lux.

You could try contacting some of the specialist Volvo breakers as they might remember such a distinctive car.

[Discombobulated]

One has just come up for sale in Sheffield, I’ll try and post the link. It’s just failed an MOT miserably and done 150k

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...0943381283620/

[CharlesStevenson]

Sad when they get that bad - I didn't pay very much for my T4 and that had a chunk of MOT left and drives very well.

Had a couple of marks on it (plus a nasty dent now from a scumbag in Sainsburys carpark) but it's still going strong.

I see that yellow one's got what looks like a boost gauge on the dashboard - might mean the engines been 'used' a little more than the next buyer might prefer!

MOt expired 30 May 2018 W665SRH

From the fail sheet (it's a big'un)

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))


Repair immediately (major defects):

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What are defects?

[craig12]

sold pending collection

[Discombobulated]

Advert is still online, now £300

[Discombobulated]

Craig12 - Is this your S40 by any chance?

[craig12]

yes it is i now req £500 after researching classic cars with more production numbers in worse condition , if its not sold itll gointo garage , until it reaches a very low number of examples being on the rd (1-5)