S40 Classic Mot

volvorocks · Jun 11th, 2013, 19:28

Just had the mot done. Did it pass? Of course it did. An advisory that the handbrake had a bit of travel though. Ok it is lowish mileage,and doesnt get used much nowadays, but it has in fact never failed an mot, despite last being properly serviced way back in 2008. (had the odd oil change mind, brake fluid once since and some anti freeze)

Was pondering, because underneath it is in more or less perfect condition, with no signs of rust,(I spray some lubricant in an aerosol each year all over the under side, that goes a bit white, which probably helps with preserving it) new tyres all round, never seems to not start (apart from when its left for a few months!) and it drives well (well for an old car I suppose). Everything seems to work, and always has done (apart from the vvt issue and an aircon circ switch). The only money I have spent has been a set of new tyres (£200 all in for 4) and a bulb.

Comparing this to the new Volvos, I came to the conclusion that the older Volvos are indeed so much better made. Ok they may not be as nice to drive, but everything looks and feels so much more solid in direct comparison.

Such a shame that quality has dropped nowadays.

Regards

Jun 11th, 2013, 19:28	#1
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	S40 Classic Mot Just had the mot done. Did it pass? Of course it did. An advisory that the handbrake had a bit of travel though. Ok it is lowish mileage,and doesnt get used much nowadays, but it has in fact never failed an mot, despite last being properly serviced way back in 2008. (had the odd oil change mind, brake fluid once since and some anti freeze) Was pondering, because underneath it is in more or less perfect condition, with no signs of rust,(I spray some lubricant in an aerosol each year all over the under side, that goes a bit white, which probably helps with preserving it) new tyres all round, never seems to not start (apart from when its left for a few months!) and it drives well (well for an old car I suppose). Everything seems to work, and always has done (apart from the vvt issue and an aircon circ switch). The only money I have spent has been a set of new tyres (£200 all in for 4) and a bulb. Comparing this to the new Volvos, I came to the conclusion that the older Volvos are indeed so much better made. Ok they may not be as nice to drive, but everything looks and feels so much more solid in direct comparison. Such a shame that quality has dropped nowadays. Regards

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