Switching from 850 20v to S40 2litre

offset frontal · Dec 2nd, 2007, 13:02

Hello All,

New member- have owned 7 Volvos including a very nice Laser Blue V70 R AWD - which ate tyres and shed alcantara..

Anyway, am switching from 96 model 850 2.5 20valve auto saloon to late 01 phase 2 S40 2litre non turbo -one owner with 78K and FVSH.

2 Questions - (1) What mpg at 65mph on a motorway run -will I get? Am hoping for 38mpg? (2) This model has 90 K cambelt chnage - how much will it cost -non Volvo delaer...

Thanks

Dickymint · Dec 2nd, 2007, 13:34

I have a non-turbo 2.0 V40 and I get average of 34mpg with normal stop start. In the past I have managed to get 42mpg when trundling around on holiday, but 36 to 38 mpg should be possible with decent driving. I have just done my own cambelt and the kit with pulleys, tensioner and belt was going to cost £114. The belt only cost £29. As for the cost from a garage, I think around £200 - £250. Just a guess.

mak1 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 15:58

I enquired about a cambelt change before buying mine and was told £365 (by my local Dealer mind). I suspect you could knock and easy £100 of that at an independant

JIM C · Dec 2nd, 2007, 16:11

Hello and welcome to the forum.

peter9000uk · Dec 4th, 2007, 13:25

I have run both cars at the same time until recently and I have sold the V40. The fuel consumption difference over a week of everyday driving was around 2 mpg! The 850 is quicker, quieter and far more practical for my needs. Don't get me wrong the V40 is a nice car but whoever designed it as an estate wants shooting

offset frontal · Dec 5th, 2007, 13:37

Thanks for this folks. I have to say the V40 is not as comfy as the 850 and the fuel saving is suprisingly minimal.

Nevertheless -Does anyone want an 850 2.5 20V auto SALOON cheap? Need the space...

It's 95 on an N with 88K on the clock- with full VSH to support plus MOTS. Had the cambelt service at Volvo 10K ago. Newish tyres. Goes very smoothly on Sport as well as Econ auto box setting. Needs brakes pads and and oil and filter. Used daily. Never ever let me down. Runs to Cornwall every 6 weeks. New battery.Very Clean cabin, some exterior scratches.

Located North Wiltshire

Dec 2nd, 2007, 13:02	#1
offset frontal New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2010 11:56 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: swindon	Switching from 850 20v to S40 2litre Hello All, New member- have owned 7 Volvos including a very nice Laser Blue V70 R AWD - which ate tyres and shed alcantara.. Anyway, am switching from 96 model 850 2.5 20valve auto saloon to late 01 phase 2 S40 2litre non turbo -one owner with 78K and FVSH. 2 Questions - (1) What mpg at 65mph on a motorway run -will I get? Am hoping for 38mpg? (2) This model has 90 K cambelt chnage - how much will it cost -non Volvo delaer... Thanks

Dec 2nd, 2007, 16:11	#4
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Dec 5th, 2007, 13:37	#6
offset frontal New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2010 11:56 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: swindon	850- V40 switch Thanks for this folks. I have to say the V40 is not as comfy as the 850 and the fuel saving is suprisingly minimal. Nevertheless -Does anyone want an 850 2.5 20V auto SALOON cheap? Need the space... It's 95 on an N with 88K on the clock- with full VSH to support plus MOTS. Had the cambelt service at Volvo 10K ago. Newish tyres. Goes very smoothly on Sport as well as Econ auto box setting. Needs brakes pads and and oil and filter. Used daily. Never ever let me down. Runs to Cornwall every 6 weeks. New battery.Very Clean cabin, some exterior scratches. Located North Wiltshire

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Dec 2nd, 2007, 13:34	#2
Dickymint Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2011 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Goole View Photos By: Dickymint	I have a non-turbo 2.0 V40 and I get average of 34mpg with normal stop start. In the past I have managed to get 42mpg when trundling around on holiday, but 36 to 38 mpg should be possible with decent driving. I have just done my own cambelt and the kit with pulleys, tensioner and belt was going to cost £114. The belt only cost £29. As for the cost from a garage, I think around £200 - £250. Just a guess.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 15:58	#3
mak1 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2008 19:58 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ipswich	I enquired about a cambelt change before buying mine and was told £365 (by my local Dealer mind). I suspect you could knock and easy £100 of that at an independant

Dec 4th, 2007, 13:25	#5
peter9000uk Member Last Online: May 14th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Addlestone	I have run both cars at the same time until recently and I have sold the V40. The fuel consumption difference over a week of everyday driving was around 2 mpg! The 850 is quicker, quieter and far more practical for my needs. Don't get me wrong the V40 is a nice car but whoever designed it as an estate wants shooting

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