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andyv40turbo · Aug 4th, 2019, 19:12

Colour looks great! I also have the D5 Auto and I love it. Also have the Ikea trim! I believe its "Nordic oak"

Kind regards

RollingThunder · Aug 5th, 2019, 06:39

Thanks for that Andy, I wasn't sure of its correct name. I just knew that I liked it a lot

Tannaton · Aug 5th, 2019, 13:02

+1 for just fitting the genuine discs and pads - probably the best compromise of braking effectiveness, pedal feel and life.

Several sellers on e-bay doing them at trade prices.

RollingThunder · Aug 12th, 2019, 09:02

Picked up the S40 on Saturday and have done 100 or so miles in it so far - and I love it

What a fantastic, understated little car it is. Fabulously comfortable, quiet and refined, and the Volvo quality comes through everywhere.

Only found a few minor issues so far - the cigar lighter sockets in the cabin don't work, so I need to check the fuse for that (I need them to power my dashcam and charge the phone). The boot seal seems a bit flat and allows the boot lid to close too harshly, so I'll feed some smaller hose through the seal to bulk it out a bit. And it seems a bit flat for 180bhp. It makes progress fast enough to be fair, but it feels like its down 10-20bhp so I'll give it a service - it has a main dealer service up to the last one, so I'll get genuine/Mann parts and do it properly. Finally, I've ordered new UniRoyal Rainsport 3 tyres to replace the mixed bag of cheapo ones fitted. The cheapo ones fitted make a racket on poor road surfaces lol.

I have a few questions about the radio and wiring which I'll post separately, but other than that I'm delighted! I'll get some pics taken later and will add then to the 'showroom' area rather than clutter up this part of the forum.

domhart10 · Aug 12th, 2019, 11:57

lovely looking car, nice to see another S40. Im sure with a service and some fresh sensors / filters you will get that power back easly.

Defenitly stick it up in the Showroom!

RollingThunder · Aug 12th, 2019, 17:26

I've started a thread in the Showroom now to record all my efforts

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=297536

Thanks for the interest!

Aug 4th, 2019, 19:12	#11
andyv40turbo Senior Member Last Online: Today 08:36 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aylsham	Colour looks great! I also have the D5 Auto and I love it. Also have the Ikea trim! I believe its "Nordic oak" Kind regards __________________ 2008 V50 D5 SE Lux Geartronic 1998 V40 2.0t (lpt) (Previous)

Aug 5th, 2019, 06:39	#12
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks for that Andy, I wasn't sure of its correct name. I just knew that I liked it a lot __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Aug 5th, 2019, 13:02	#13
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	+1 for just fitting the genuine discs and pads - probably the best compromise of braking effectiveness, pedal feel and life. Several sellers on e-bay doing them at trade prices. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Aug 12th, 2019, 09:02	#14
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Picked up the S40 on Saturday and have done 100 or so miles in it so far - and I love it What a fantastic, understated little car it is. Fabulously comfortable, quiet and refined, and the Volvo quality comes through everywhere. Only found a few minor issues so far - the cigar lighter sockets in the cabin don't work, so I need to check the fuse for that (I need them to power my dashcam and charge the phone). The boot seal seems a bit flat and allows the boot lid to close too harshly, so I'll feed some smaller hose through the seal to bulk it out a bit. And it seems a bit flat for 180bhp. It makes progress fast enough to be fair, but it feels like its down 10-20bhp so I'll give it a service - it has a main dealer service up to the last one, so I'll get genuine/Mann parts and do it properly. Finally, I've ordered new UniRoyal Rainsport 3 tyres to replace the mixed bag of cheapo ones fitted. The cheapo ones fitted make a racket on poor road surfaces lol. I have a few questions about the radio and wiring which I'll post separately, but other than that I'm delighted! I'll get some pics taken later and will add then to the 'showroom' area rather than clutter up this part of the forum. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Aug 12th, 2019, 11:57	#15
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 10:55 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	lovely looking car, nice to see another S40. Im sure with a service and some fresh sensors / filters you will get that power back easly. Defenitly stick it up in the Showroom! __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Aug 12th, 2019, 17:26	#16
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	I've started a thread in the Showroom now to record all my efforts https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=297536 Thanks for the interest! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

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