New arrival

psl · Dec 7th, 2014, 22:47

Hi all, ive just bought myself, my first ever Volvo................a 2.0lpt sport lux. Ive come in from the dark side having owned only pre 1996 Vauxhall`s. Im not a fan of the newer Vauxhall`s and so opted for a nice local s40 of 2003 vintage that was for sale locally.
With 98,000 it would seem its just run in. Cam belt is due for a change, as last one was done in 2008 at 52,000. Engine management light came on, on my drive but hasn't gone into limp mode.
So a jolly good service, a good detailing session and a few mods should see it back in tip top shape. Will certainly need to pick a few peeps brains on bits along the way and this place would seem to be ideal. Must say I was impressed with the way it drove.

gazO2V40T4 · Dec 7th, 2014, 22:50

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Originally Posted by psl

Hi all, ive just bought myself, my first ever Volvo................a 2.0lpt sport lux. Ive come in from the dark side having owned only pre 1996 Vauxhall`s. Im not a fan of the newer Vauxhall`s and so opted for a nice local s40 of 2003 vintage that was for sale locally.
With 98,000 it would seem its just run in. Cam belt is due for a change, as last one was done in 2008 at 52,000. Engine management light came on, on my drive but hasn't gone into limp mode.
So a jolly good service, a good detailing session and a few mods should see it back in tip top shape. Will certainly need to pick a few peeps brains on bits along the way and this place would seem to be ideal. Must say I was impressed with the way it drove.

Welcome to the forum there are plenty of people on to help

Enjoy your new toy

dcw · Dec 8th, 2014, 10:26

Welcome and enjoy - these are good cars!

David

GaryS40 · Dec 8th, 2014, 17:40

Welcome to the forum, psl!

Gary

psl · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:17

I quick pic of said dirty beast.

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The immobiliser light has come on a few times, on the last few trips but still doing well. The mpg is a big lap in the face, after my last motor............ a1.7 izusu derv but hey ho

psl · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:18

I quick pic of said dirty beast.

The immobiliser light has come on a few times, on the last few trips but still doing well. The mpg is a big lap in the face, after my last motor............ a1.7 izusu derv but hey ho

GaryS40 · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:20

It has the best alloys fitted too!

Gary

kieran40 · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:23

Hello and welcome nice s4o you have there

DXMachina · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:47

Could I ask where you bought it from? I'm curious as I've seen that car before somewhere, the registration plate is familiar (MYO - Mayonnaise)

My mind works in funny ways and I always remember reg plates because I have a tendency to make them into words, but not necessarily where I know them from. Could just be because I have family near Melton Mowbray and someone local to them owned it.

psl · Dec 8th, 2014, 18:49

ta for the welcomes peeps.
Cant wait to get into warmer weather, so I can give it a jolly good detailing lol. I fancy some chrome external door handles but other then that very happy with the styling of the car and don't plan to change anything else.
It`s been poly bushed on the front and a stainless rear system has been fitted, other then that all seems standard

Dec 7th, 2014, 22:47	#1
psl Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melton mowbray	New arrival Hi all, ive just bought myself, my first ever Volvo................a 2.0lpt sport lux. Ive come in from the dark side having owned only pre 1996 Vauxhall`s. Im not a fan of the newer Vauxhall`s and so opted for a nice local s40 of 2003 vintage that was for sale locally. With 98,000 it would seem its just run in. Cam belt is due for a change, as last one was done in 2008 at 52,000. Engine management light came on, on my drive but hasn't gone into limp mode. So a jolly good service, a good detailing session and a few mods should see it back in tip top shape. Will certainly need to pick a few peeps brains on bits along the way and this place would seem to be ideal. Must say I was impressed with the way it drove.

Dec 8th, 2014, 10:26	#3
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 08:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Welcome and enjoy - these are good cars! David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Dec 8th, 2014, 17:40	#4
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Welcome to the forum, psl! Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:20	#7
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	It has the best alloys fitted too! Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:47	#9
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	Could I ask where you bought it from? I'm curious as I've seen that car before somewhere, the registration plate is familiar (MYO - Mayonnaise) My mind works in funny ways and I always remember reg plates because I have a tendency to make them into words, but not necessarily where I know them from. Could just be because I have family near Melton Mowbray and someone local to them owned it. __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:17	#5
psl Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melton mowbray	I quick pic of said dirty beast. <a href="http://s178.photobucket.com/user/vivagls/media/WP_20141208_002_zps5cfd09de.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w270/vivagls/WP_20141208_002_zps5cfd09de.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo WP_20141208_002_zps5cfd09de.jpg"/></a> The immobiliser light has come on a few times, on the last few trips but still doing well. The mpg is a big lap in the face, after my last motor............ a1.7 izusu derv but hey ho

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:18	#6
psl Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melton mowbray	I quick pic of said dirty beast. The immobiliser light has come on a few times, on the last few trips but still doing well. The mpg is a big lap in the face, after my last motor............ a1.7 izusu derv but hey ho

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:23	#8
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Hello and welcome nice s4o you have there

Dec 8th, 2014, 18:49	#10
psl Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melton mowbray	ta for the welcomes peeps. Cant wait to get into warmer weather, so I can give it a jolly good detailing lol. I fancy some chrome external door handles but other then that very happy with the styling of the car and don't plan to change anything else. It`s been poly bushed on the front and a stainless rear system has been fitted, other then that all seems standard

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