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Apr 26th, 2012, 19:24 | #1 |
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v40, how many miles do they last?
so im a lifestyle courier (the type that use their own car) and looking to get a bigger car seen a few v40's for sale and think they'd suit my needs perfectly, the 1 im thinking about getting has over 145k on the clock, now as i recall the volvo's off old hadn't even been run in by then, if that still the case or are they more fragile these days?
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:09 | #2 |
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Blimey, I guess it depends on the history. My 2.0 petrol '97 V40 used a bit more oil than I'd expect at 135,000, but my 1.9D uses hardly any at 157,000 - oh, I use the simple oil consumption ratio as a simple guide to how worn the engine is
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:11 | #3 |
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full service history.
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:18 | #4 |
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From the Volvo High mileage club (top V40's): http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/hmc/index.shtml
3133 Keith Hinchliffe UK England V40 2002 457478 2659 Gerhard P. Hirsch Germany V40 diesel 2002 370647 1953 Andy Burke UK V40 1.8 SE 1998 351289 2793 Richard Binks UK England V40 1.9D Sport Lux 2003 269082 3278 Mike Aherne UK England V40 T4 2000 238461 3036 Jens Liebold Germany V40 1.9D 2000 231771 3492 Matthew Lawson UK England V40 1.8 2002 216335 3525 Stephen McGrady UK Wales V40 1999 212850 3480 Scott Buffery UK England V40 2.0 lp turbo 1998 210456 3196 Mike UK Wales V40 2001 209657 3491 Roberto Sardo Italy V40 1.9d -85kw- 2000 207000 2966 Romano Bernarducci Italy V40 TD 1.9 1998 206792 3535 Simon UK England V40 T4 2002 206000 3627 Chuck Sommer USA V40 2000 202784 2575 Jim Totczyk UK England V40 CD 2.01 1996 200026 Your mileage may vary ;-)
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:31 | #5 |
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2004 V40 1.9D just turned over 164000 miles uses no oil or coolant and gives me mid 40's fuel consumption( i drive like i stole it).
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:35 | #6 |
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I drive my S40 in a similar manner - enjoyable isn't it
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Apr 26th, 2012, 20:36 | #7 |
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Very reliable cars these.
Should do really high mileages provided they're well maintained Mine has done coming up on 85,000 and drives like a new car
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Apr 26th, 2012, 21:24 | #8 |
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If they are taken care off, they will last for looooooooong time.
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'01 V40 2.0 Ph2 141,000mi (lower than the last one) '98 Honda CR-V 2.0 Auto (as this is the car I'm teaching SWMBO to drive in) Previous: '97 V40 2.0CD with 173,000mi on the clock and now sold!! |
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Apr 26th, 2012, 22:31 | #10 |
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I spent about 4 months trying to find what car I wanted to get that was practical, reliable, comfortable, looks good and was good value for money. I ended up with a nice '03 V40 1.9D sport, its currently on 117k and it still feels fresh, no issues I can really find, just a few bulbs that need replacing here and there and the intake needed a clean out due to the EGR valve but other than that I can't fault it.
I specifically got a V40 rather than a newer S40 2.0D due to the fact that its a Ford 2 litre diesel in the newer cars and its a shockingly bad engine and the DPF fails causing very expensive issues. They don't make them like they used to also its based on the Mitsubishi Charisma chassis, so its the same as the Evo 1-3 so parts such as brakes bolt right on and a few S40s have been converted to full 4WD lol |
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