V40: - Advice needed...what to look for...

silestanix · Mar 16th, 2011, 08:52

Hi all, I'm returning to the Volvo fold after my unfortunate accident with my V70 back in Sept 2010 which resulted in my V70 being written off (http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=98295)...

...Anyway...I'm now looking for a good 2001 - 2002 year V40, 1.8 or 2.0 petrol engines...What am I to look out for?

I had a LOT of trouble when I first bought my V70 and had to spend in excess of over £1000 to get it to standard so I'd rather avoid that this time!

You posts are much appreciated people...would really help as I've only got until next Friday to find a car...Thanks!

- Harry.

stevo48 · Mar 16th, 2011, 10:10

A comprehensive service history and dependant on mileage make sure the timing belt has been done.

silestanix · Mar 16th, 2011, 22:12

^ Cheers for that...!

I take it there is no problematic system such as the ETM on V40/S40...?

wsm · Mar 16th, 2011, 22:57

Go for a facelift model (03-04 I think), looks much smarter. See this thread

I looked around quite a bit, ended up paying a bit more to get an 03 model as there were quite a few improvements. Ended up getting an 2003 V40 Sport facelift, FSH with 56k on the clock, 12months MOT and pretty much mint apart from it needed 4 new tyres, for £3990 (that was with a years warranty too which covers just about everything that isn't wear+tear).

tt82 · Mar 17th, 2011, 15:19

If your looking at a 1.8, try to get a volvo engine and not the 1.8i mitsubushi GDI engine as it does have coking issues.

allandwf · Mar 17th, 2011, 15:36

Hi, mine is a T4 2001 had it two years, great car, prior to that I had a 1.8 which I sold with 212,000 on the clock. In the past two years I have replaced, timing belt, auxiliary belt and tensioner, strut mounts, drop links, and discs and pads all round. Look to see if these have been done, and just the usual general has it been looked after.

Chris329a · Mar 17th, 2011, 20:02

Definitely as said, the cambelt is top of the list. Think it's about 80k for a change....

Then check the emmisions of the model you are looking at as it has a big effect on the tax bracket.

The 03 plate models started to have roof bars which is useful, and I think that was when they started to get the twin headlights instead of a single one if looks are important.

The only main problem with the v40's was that the anti rollbar bush suspension link (basically a rubber bush) can play up - you will feel a MASSIVE clonk if you go over a bump...... hope that helps a bit more?

Mar 16th, 2011, 08:52	#1
silestanix Returning Member! Last Online: Apr 24th, 2023 07:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: East London!	Advice needed...what to look for... Hi all, I'm returning to the Volvo fold after my unfortunate accident with my V70 back in Sept 2010 which resulted in my V70 being written off (http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=98295)... ...Anyway...I'm now looking for a good 2001 - 2002 year V40, 1.8 or 2.0 petrol engines...What am I to look out for? I had a LOT of trouble when I first bought my V70 and had to spend in excess of over £1000 to get it to standard so I'd rather avoid that this time! You posts are much appreciated people...would really help as I've only got until next Friday to find a car...Thanks! - Harry. __________________ 2003 BMW 325Ci - Turbo build in progress 2002 Honda Civic 1.4i - Daily runabout Project thread - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=330004 Closed - Sold.

Mar 16th, 2011, 22:12	#3
silestanix Returning Member! Last Online: Apr 24th, 2023 07:49 Join Date: May 2010 Location: East London!	^ Cheers for that...! I take it there is no problematic system such as the ETM on V40/S40...? __________________ 2003 BMW 325Ci - Turbo build in progress 2002 Honda Civic 1.4i - Daily runabout Project thread - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=330004 Closed - Sold.

Mar 16th, 2011, 22:57	#4
wsm Hello. Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 19:28 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Weston-super-Mare	Go for a facelift model (03-04 I think), looks much smarter. See this thread I looked around quite a bit, ended up paying a bit more to get an 03 model as there were quite a few improvements. Ended up getting an 2003 V40 Sport facelift, FSH with 56k on the clock, 12months MOT and pretty much mint apart from it needed 4 new tyres, for £3990 (that was with a years warranty too which covers just about everything that isn't wear+tear). __________________ ...took the '1.8i' badge off the back of my V40 Sport in the hope that people think there's secretly a massive turbo hidden under the bonnet and i'm driving slow because really, you're not worth the fuel

Mar 17th, 2011, 15:19	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	If your looking at a 1.8, try to get a volvo engine and not the 1.8i mitsubushi GDI engine as it does have coking issues. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 16th, 2011, 10:10	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	A comprehensive service history and dependant on mileage make sure the timing belt has been done.

Mar 17th, 2011, 15:36	#6
allandwf Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2014 08:18 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Forfar	Hi, mine is a T4 2001 had it two years, great car, prior to that I had a 1.8 which I sold with 212,000 on the clock. In the past two years I have replaced, timing belt, auxiliary belt and tensioner, strut mounts, drop links, and discs and pads all round. Look to see if these have been done, and just the usual general has it been looked after.

Mar 17th, 2011, 20:02	#7
Chris329a New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:46 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southampton	Definitely as said, the cambelt is top of the list. Think it's about 80k for a change.... Then check the emmisions of the model you are looking at as it has a big effect on the tax bracket. The 03 plate models started to have roof bars which is useful, and I think that was when they started to get the twin headlights instead of a single one if looks are important. The only main problem with the v40's was that the anti rollbar bush suspension link (basically a rubber bush) can play up - you will feel a MASSIVE clonk if you go over a bump...... hope that helps a bit more?

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