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Feb 21st, 2018, 20:32 | #1 |
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Second generation S40 real world....
Soooooo it`s been a long while since I`ve posted on here. Just over 5 years to be precise
Think I may be returning to the Volvo fold Started off with a 1.7l 440 but then upgraded to a 2.0l 740 GLE which I absolutely loved and wished I never got rid of but at the time the 25 mpg was killing me. Fast forward a few years I then got a superb condition 1st gen 1.8l S40 which was a great car. Bought it off here actually but again it was quite thirsty. It was written off by a stupid woman smashing into me whilst stationery at a T junction after nearly 3 years of ownership. I got a decent payout and have had a Peugeot 206 SW for the last 5 years - but that`s a different kettle of fish ! Competent, practical, quite economical but slow and a bit bland. Thinking of getting a very tidy 2nd gen 2.0l petrol S40. it`s a 2007 model and seems to have been looked after. Less than 70,000 miles on the clock and FSH. I`ve read conflicting info on the web. Is it a Duratec HE 2.0 liter engine that was designed by Mazda that`s in it ? If so then it has a timing chain rather than a belt ? I do a 40 mile round trip every day with most of it being on the motorway. What sort of MPG can I expect ? anything to look out for other than the usual wear and tear on a 11 year old vehicle ? your experiences/advice will be greatly appreciated thanks Last edited by Brommo69; Feb 21st, 2018 at 22:10. |
Feb 21st, 2018, 22:07 | #2 |
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2.0l diesel is a PSA engine and has a belt not chain. I average around 45-46 mpg in mine without really trying.
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Feb 21st, 2018, 22:11 | #3 |
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My 2.0l is going strong on 135K miles, no issues to report! Love it
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Feb 24th, 2018, 20:28 | #5 |
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Very reliable engine. Easy to service as well.
Should get around 30mpg. |
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