Possibly new 940 owner after some advice

Lucas87 · Jun 2nd, 2018, 22:30

Hey guys I've been offered a Volvo 940 2.3 turbo on a p reg for £300 of and elderly gentleman by me its mot'd until Jan and has covered 122 thousand miles only 2 owners from new and has the following spec full leather (heated), cruise control, electric windows mirors sunroof and drivers seat, heather wind screen mirrors etc is it worth the money and anything to look out for?. One thing I have noticed is when warm if you switch it off and try to start it cuts out just after firing up other wise seems fine any advice greatly appreciated

classicswede · Jun 2nd, 2018, 23:18

Very much worth it. If you are not keen I would have it

LPTJoe · Jun 2nd, 2018, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Lucas87

Hey guys I've been offered a Volvo 940 2.3 turbo on a p reg for £300 of and elderly gentleman by me its mot'd until Jan and has covered 122 thousand miles only 2 owners from new and has the following spec full leather (heated), cruise control, electric windows mirors sunroof and drivers seat, heather wind screen mirrors etc is it worth the money and anything to look out for?. One thing I have noticed is when warm if you switch it off and try to start it cuts out just after firing up other wise seems fine any advice greatly appreciated

It would probably weigh in for £300 as scrap once the cat's sold etc so nothing to loose.

Get stuck in

jonnyf90 · Jun 2nd, 2018, 23:46

122k? Just about run in then

Loads of potential with the 2.3 turbo
Easy to work on
Easy to make into a sleeper
13c whistles at high boost never ceased to make me smile.

£300 - bargain, and if it all goes wrong, break for parts and buy another one

Cheers

Forrest · Jun 3rd, 2018, 00:15

If you can fix the hot start problem, which you almost certainly can with the FAQ and help from the forum, and put another twelve months MOT on it next year you could easily double your money, probably more.

Dippydog · Jun 3rd, 2018, 08:06

122K mls,roughly 6mths M.o.T. for £300? Snap it up it's a bargain!!!

ksmi · Jun 3rd, 2018, 12:11

Be quick Lucas and give him the money! Plus 'A bottle' of his choice!

Good luck with Her.
Regards,Keith.

Laird Scooby · Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:31

You've already had the obvious advice and i can't add anything to that except confirm it.

However, i would say check the air filter and fuel filter, if in doubt, renew both. Also check the fuel pressure regulator and the hose that goes from it to the inlet manifold. Sounds like a vapour lock in the fuel line due to lack of pressure causing the hot start niggle.

Shouldn't be hard to find and fix the fault, whatever it may be and you should have an excellent car for many years to come.

rogerthechorister · Jun 5th, 2018, 11:17

Snatch his hand off.

TonyS9 · Jun 7th, 2018, 10:39

Bomb proof engines, generally as long as the oil has been changed occasionally, ideally regularly.

Bosch injection system sensors, FPR, fuel pump and Turbo etc can suffer a bit at higher mileage but fairly rare. But all fixable fairly cheaply, turbo recon maybe needed soon, budget £350 if you can swap it out yourself.

All work is fairly straight forward, diagnosis can be tricky, but plenty on here can help.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 22:30	#1
Lucas87 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 03:12 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrecsam	Possibly new 940 owner after some advice Hey guys I've been offered a Volvo 940 2.3 turbo on a p reg for £300 of and elderly gentleman by me its mot'd until Jan and has covered 122 thousand miles only 2 owners from new and has the following spec full leather (heated), cruise control, electric windows mirors sunroof and drivers seat, heather wind screen mirrors etc is it worth the money and anything to look out for?. One thing I have noticed is when warm if you switch it off and try to start it cuts out just after firing up other wise seems fine any advice greatly appreciated

Jun 2nd, 2018, 23:18	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 10:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Very much worth it. If you are not keen I would have it __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jun 2nd, 2018, 23:46	#4
jonnyf90 Grumpy git born too late! Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 01:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Between Derby & Nottingham	122k? Just about run in then Loads of potential with the 2.3 turbo Easy to work on Easy to make into a sleeper 13c whistles at high boost never ceased to make me smile. £300 - bargain, and if it all goes wrong, break for parts and buy another one Cheers __________________ 1997 965 2.5 SE Manual 1996 944 Classic 2.3 LPT - SOLD/BROKEN/SCRAPPED 1997 S90 3.0 - SOLD to doingitsideways 2021 Škoda Octavia Estate L iV PHEV (Company)

Jun 3rd, 2018, 12:11	#7
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	Never look a gift horse........ Be quick Lucas and give him the money! Plus 'A bottle' of his choice! Good luck with Her. Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

Jun 3rd, 2018, 20:31	#8
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:54 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	You've already had the obvious advice and i can't add anything to that except confirm it. However, i would say check the air filter and fuel filter, if in doubt, renew both. Also check the fuel pressure regulator and the hose that goes from it to the inlet manifold. Sounds like a vapour lock in the fuel line due to lack of pressure causing the hot start niggle. Shouldn't be hard to find and fix the fault, whatever it may be and you should have an excellent car for many years to come. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Jun 3rd, 2018, 00:15	#5
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	If you can fix the hot start problem, which you almost certainly can with the FAQ and help from the forum, and put another twelve months MOT on it next year you could easily double your money, probably more.

Jun 3rd, 2018, 08:06	#6
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:20 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	122K mls,roughly 6mths M.o.T. for £300? Snap it up it's a bargain!!!

Jun 5th, 2018, 11:17	#9
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Be quick Snatch his hand off. __________________ B234F estate, H reg 100k miles. RIP melted B280E. 760T estate, F reg 133k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 170k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 100k miles, ex Lovejoy. 960 Estate, N reg, 56k miles, blown up and sold.

Jun 7th, 2018, 10:39	#10
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	Bomb proof engines, generally as long as the oil has been changed occasionally, ideally regularly. Bosch injection system sensors, FPR, fuel pump and Turbo etc can suffer a bit at higher mileage but fairly rare. But all fixable fairly cheaply, turbo recon maybe needed soon, budget £350 if you can swap it out yourself. All work is fairly straight forward, diagnosis can be tricky, but plenty on here can help.

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