First 240 breakdown

Velorum · Dec 1st, 2015, 19:21

Well, after many years of ownership and 9 240's it was bound to happen at some point

Slap bang in the middle of this morning rush hour on the A322. Apologies for the traffic jam if you were caught in the middle of it.

I suspected either a fuse or the fuel pump relay. The fuses looked OK there was no way I was going to fiddle about further with it due to being on the outside lane of the roundabout with bad tempered motoring madness going on around it. I retreated with SWMBO to the grass verge.

The good thing is that she had a flask of coffee in her bag and the AA took less than 30 minutes to arrive.

The AA guy didnt want to try and getting it going in situ and recovered it to a local BP garage where he had a good look at it. The problem was the fuse box wiring - he fixed it in about 10 minutes. Hoorah!

Whilst we were hanging around Mrs V suggested that if I really must insist on driving 20+ year old cars then I really should buy a back up one just in case. I couldnt agree more of course so will start looking for a second car soon. I rather fancy a 960 or S90.

Ian

Mike1967 · Dec 1st, 2015, 20:04

Glad you got the car sorted Ian ..... I was on Angelsey today visiting the Brace clan , great catching up with things havnt been there or seen them in 10 years !! God I miss my BAY lol .

Velorum · Dec 1st, 2015, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Mike1967

Glad you got the car sorted Ian ..... I was on Angelsey today visiting the Brace clan , great catching up with things havnt been there or seen them in 10 years !! God I miss my BAY lol .

Thanks!

Permission granted to buy another car - so every cloud and all that

In the meantime this one is back to its smooth running self - its a bit rough round the edges but mechanically its spot on. Just need to keep an eye on the electrics

How is Mike these days? - I think that it must be about 7 or 8 years since I saw him last

Mike1967 · Dec 1st, 2015, 21:07

Yes he's good Ian .... same as I remember all them years ago

Velorum · Dec 1st, 2015, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Mike1967

Yes he's good Ian .... same as I remember all them years ago

Thats great Mike - Im so pleased that he is well

Im wondering whether you were up to some 240 business up there!

peter740 · Dec 2nd, 2015, 14:58

Always need a spare car. At least if you buy somrthing old enough you van whack classic insurance onto it. Be thankful you were driving a car with basic electrics that could be fixed at the side of the road. Try that on a modern.

omc 47 · Dec 2nd, 2015, 15:14

Ian,

sorry to hear the 240 had a momentary gliche, I bet no-one going past in the hold up would understand and anyway most of em' would need a laptop and a trained graduate to sort their cars out. Embarrassing all the same, a Volvo on a breakdown truck? what ever next..................

2 Volvo's are always better than one and yes one can go on a Classic policy,£118 for one of mine with RH Services, I now have 2 Wentworth 940's LPT to share the wear and tear and I'm very pleased with both......go for it and good luck.

Andy

volvo always · Dec 2nd, 2015, 17:18

Glad your 240 is fighting fit again and an easy repair.

I have often fancied another Volvo to go with my 1989 240 GLT auto estate to reduce the wear and tear as it's now on 218,000 miles.

I fancy a late 940 Estate preferably a CD spec one or one with leather, ABS and aircon and electric windows. What has put me off is it is the cost of running and maintaining 2 vehicles.
Was even considering a land cruiser Colorado, but the 940 seems better value and all the toys and probably easier to fit.

James

Stephen Edwin · Dec 3rd, 2015, 10:27

I'm glad you had a safe place and a flask of tea, and that the car was simple to fix.

May I ask, what was the wiring problem please?

Brendan W · Dec 3rd, 2015, 13:08

Honestly the lengths some people will go to to get a second Volvo

Don't think my SWMBO would fall for that ruse.
Of course the AA man wouldn't try to start it in situ, it hadn't broken down and he was in on it. Even the most devious masterminds make one slip in the masterplan and that was it.
240 breaking down - the very notion.

Dec 1st, 2015, 19:21	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	First 240 breakdown Well, after many years of ownership and 9 240's it was bound to happen at some point Slap bang in the middle of this morning rush hour on the A322. Apologies for the traffic jam if you were caught in the middle of it. I suspected either a fuse or the fuel pump relay. The fuses looked OK there was no way I was going to fiddle about further with it due to being on the outside lane of the roundabout with bad tempered motoring madness going on around it. I retreated with SWMBO to the grass verge. The good thing is that she had a flask of coffee in her bag and the AA took less than 30 minutes to arrive. The AA guy didnt want to try and getting it going in situ and recovered it to a local BP garage where he had a good look at it. The problem was the fuse box wiring - he fixed it in about 10 minutes. Hoorah! Whilst we were hanging around Mrs V suggested that if I really must insist on driving 20+ year old cars then I really should buy a back up one just in case. I couldnt agree more of course so will start looking for a second car soon. I rather fancy a 960 or S90. Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Dec 2nd, 2015, 17:18	#8
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:44 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Glad your 240 is fighting fit again and an easy repair. I have often fancied another Volvo to go with my 1989 240 GLT auto estate to reduce the wear and tear as it's now on 218,000 miles. I fancy a late 940 Estate preferably a CD spec one or one with leather, ABS and aircon and electric windows. What has put me off is it is the cost of running and maintaining 2 vehicles. Was even considering a land cruiser Colorado, but the 940 seems better value and all the toys and probably easier to fit. James Last edited by volvo always; Dec 2nd, 2015 at 17:22.

Dec 1st, 2015, 20:04	#2
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Glad you got the car sorted Ian ..... I was on Angelsey today visiting the Brace clan , great catching up with things havnt been there or seen them in 10 years !! God I miss my BAY lol .

Dec 1st, 2015, 21:07	#4
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Yes he's good Ian .... same as I remember all them years ago

Dec 2nd, 2015, 14:58	#6
peter740 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2023 19:58 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Newtownabbey	Always need a spare car. At least if you buy somrthing old enough you van whack classic insurance onto it. Be thankful you were driving a car with basic electrics that could be fixed at the side of the road. Try that on a modern.

Dec 2nd, 2015, 15:14	#7
omc 47 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Worcestershire	Ian, sorry to hear the 240 had a momentary gliche, I bet no-one going past in the hold up would understand and anyway most of em' would need a laptop and a trained graduate to sort their cars out. Embarrassing all the same, a Volvo on a breakdown truck? what ever next.................. 2 Volvo's are always better than one and yes one can go on a Classic policy,£118 for one of mine with RH Services, I now have 2 Wentworth 940's LPT to share the wear and tear and I'm very pleased with both......go for it and good luck. Andy

Dec 3rd, 2015, 10:27	#9
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I'm glad you had a safe place and a flask of tea, and that the car was simple to fix. May I ask, what was the wiring problem please?

Dec 3rd, 2015, 13:08	#10
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Honestly the lengths some people will go to to get a second Volvo Don't think my SWMBO would fall for that ruse. Of course the AA man wouldn't try to start it in situ, it hadn't broken down and he was in on it. Even the most devious masterminds make one slip in the masterplan and that was it. 240 breaking down - the very notion.

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