Lizard, is this your twin??

Markos01 · Sep 9th, 2019, 09:05

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cation=at_cars

Spotted this AWD V50 T5, such a lot of car for the money! One owner too...!

FunkyMelon · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:08

Yep, ride height looks the same to me

He should just buy it as a spare car for his.

Welton · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:18

Shame to see the drivers carpet worn-through like that, why not use mats? and the interior looks grubby even after their attempt at cleaning it (if at all).

Decent average MPG if that's genuine but I wouldn't be surprised if the car needs a lot of suspension work etc....£2K seems high in my opinion.

Markos01 · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Markos01

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cation=at_cars

Spotted this AWD V50 T5, such a lot of car for the money! One owner too...!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyMelon

Yep, ride height looks the same to me

He should just buy it as a spare car for his.

I thought the same on both points FM!

FunkyMelon · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:26

Never realised the higher tax band for the later AWD T5's....£555!

Why would anyone even bother?

T5R92011 · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:12

"28.2mpg average" - LOL

If anybody wants to convert their S40 / C30 to AWD, here is an opportunity to do so.....

Dom Hart you should buy this!!!

domhart10 · Sep 9th, 2019, 10:53

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Originally Posted by T5R92011

Dom Hart you should buy this!!!

hahaha thanks man, other half would kill me if I got a 3rd volvo. I am keeping an eye on breakers to see if anything turns up. but at the moment the K16 has blown a hole in my pocket so funds are lacking.

Still doing research on this AWD conversion as I have seen it done on C30's and also Focus ST's but dont know if there is a max power band for doing this conversaion?

FunkyMelon · Sep 9th, 2019, 11:08

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Originally Posted by domhart10

hahaha thanks man, other half would kill me if I got a 3rd volvo. I am keeping an eye on breakers to see if anything turns up. but at the moment the K16 has blown a hole in my pocket so funds are lacking.

Still doing research on this AWD conversion as I have seen it done on C30's and also Focus ST's but dont know if there is a max power band for doing this conversaion?

I honestly wouldn't bother, the weight and power loss via AWD far outweighs the benefits.

Better off with good sticky tyres and a gripper LSD IMO

T5R92011 · Sep 9th, 2019, 11:24

I think it's worth doing if a K16 is involved... watch that review of the 400bhp Polestar PCP C30....that runs the AWD gear from a V50 and nobody complained about it being 4WD.

This one is running just under 400bhp, but Polestar have other versions with 451bhp.

+ YouTube Video

domhart10 · Sep 9th, 2019, 12:05

yeh very interesting, I think the AWD will defenitly help put the power down better but for the track I will need to have a think on this. I would love a awd S40 but if I decide that I think I would be crossing into getting an evo or sti instead lol

Sep 9th, 2019, 09:05	#1
Markos01 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 19:12 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London	Lizard, is this your twin?? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cation=at_cars Spotted this AWD V50 T5, such a lot of car for the money! One owner too...! __________________ 2010 C30 T5 – Now sadly gone but not forgotten

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FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Yep, ride height looks the same to me He should just buy it as a spare car for his. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Shame to see the drivers carpet worn-through like that, why not use mats? and the interior looks grubby even after their attempt at cleaning it (if at all). Decent average MPG if that's genuine but I wouldn't be surprised if the car needs a lot of suspension work etc....£2K seems high in my opinion. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Sep 9th, 2019, 10:26	#5
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Never realised the higher tax band for the later AWD T5's....£555! Why would anyone even bother? __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Sep 9th, 2019, 10:12	#6
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:49 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	"28.2mpg average" - LOL If anybody wants to convert their S40 / C30 to AWD, here is an opportunity to do so..... Dom Hart you should buy this!!! __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Sep 9th, 2019, 12:05	#10
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 14:09 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	yeh very interesting, I think the AWD will defenitly help put the power down better but for the track I will need to have a think on this. I would love a awd S40 but if I decide that I think I would be crossing into getting an evo or sti instead lol __________________ ----------------------------------------- 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

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