v40, how many miles do they last?

johnd1974 · Apr 26th, 2012, 19:24

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?

many thanks

John

pphilpot · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:09

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

johnd1974 · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:11

full service history.

pphilpot · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:18

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 ;-)

Darlo 1 · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:31

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).

pphilpot · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlo 1

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).

I drive my S40 in a similar manner - enjoyable isn't it

Volvo2002 · Apr 26th, 2012, 20:36

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

gatos · Apr 26th, 2012, 21:24

If they are taken care off, they will last for looooooooong time.

inchley313 · Apr 26th, 2012, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pphilpot

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 ;-)

Guess I'm not far off from joining that list!! Mine was badly abused by the previous owner but with the help from the guys on this forum, I'm only a few £'s away from having a car that I'm sure will get to 250,000 miles!! and trust me, if my car can make it with the faults I have had to sort out after years of abuse, any V40 will get to 200k easily!!

m1tch1987 · Apr 26th, 2012, 22:31

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

Apr 26th, 2012, 19:24	#1
johnd1974 New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2014 20:13 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: fife	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? many thanks John

Apr 26th, 2012, 20:09	#2
pphilpot Premier Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk	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 __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Current: 2011 C30 1.6 D2 R-Design (155,000) Previous: 2004 S40 1.9D; 2004 S60 D5; 1996 V40 2.0; 1989 740 2.4 T

Apr 26th, 2012, 20:18	#4
pphilpot Premier Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk	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 ;-) __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Current: 2011 C30 1.6 D2 R-Design (155,000) Previous: 2004 S40 1.9D; 2004 S60 D5; 1996 V40 2.0; 1989 740 2.4 T

Apr 26th, 2012, 20:31	#5
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 13:48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	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). __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Apr 26th, 2012, 20:36	#7
Volvo2002 Young Volvo driver Last Online: Nov 16th, 2021 22:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland View Photos By: Volvo2002	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 __________________ "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby"

Apr 26th, 2012, 20:11	#3
johnd1974 New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2014 20:13 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: fife	full service history.

Apr 26th, 2012, 21:24	#8
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	If they are taken care off, they will last for looooooooong time. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Apr 26th, 2012, 22:31	#10
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	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 __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

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