The end!

skyship007 · Feb 10th, 2018, 14:14

Just got a message from, "She who must be obeyed" in Germany, that the drivers door is kaput following some type of incident in a farmers yard. I was stunned to read it was the other drivers fault!

The TUV is nearly due and the tyres also need replacing. Add to that list, the main cam belt service is nearly due, so alas it's the end of the road at 300K km.

We are both rather sad that our old, battered but beloved V40 1.9D will have to be put down, along with the rather old horse box.
It's been a great car and one of the very few I truly loved to drive. It stood up incredibly well to the most appaling abuse, but it has finally reached the end of the road.

cheshired5 · Feb 10th, 2018, 14:16

The end of the road because it needs a door and a service?
You're not even trying.

gatos · Feb 10th, 2018, 18:36

Oh nooooo. You can't leave this subforum. Can we help with a door? What colour is it?

Cornishv40 · Feb 10th, 2018, 21:42

As above skyship.. your knowledge about oil has kept us running

candor · Feb 10th, 2018, 23:16

As above, surely easy enough to get a door to suit?

If you're not going to keep it, what would you replace it with?

V40T4R · Feb 11th, 2018, 16:37

Sad sad sad

ksmi · Feb 11th, 2018, 19:54

Evening Skyship,

What about rubbing a bit of Liquid Moly on the door? not the tyres though,might make them a bit slippery!
can't cost that much to put the old girl back on the road,you know you owe it to her! All those in favour shout Aye!!!

Regards,Keith.

skyship007 · Feb 11th, 2018, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatos

Oh nooooo. You can't leave this subforum. Can we help with a door? What colour is it?

Thanks for the offer, but the car is in Germany at present and they don't do freepost for doors!

I've not seen any pic's of the damage, but it must be more than a door, as the other drivers insurance company has offered 1200 Euros PLUS she can keep the car.

The TUV inspection is next month (Some kind of suspension repairs and new tyres required) which would cost at least 500 and it's only got 15K km left before the main cam belt service (Another 500 plus if done correctly).

So I've strongly suggested she take the money, cancel her insurance (Several thousand back) and use my Twingo town car.

It's a sad day in some ways and even she was upset that our beloved car has reached the end of the road, but the state of the bodywork and interior is so bad (Multiple dings, bent bumpers and trashed seats) that it would be truly nuts to keep the Volvo.

villar4sotrondio · Feb 12th, 2018, 13:27

Please, do yourself (and she who must be obeyed) a favour: go and get another another one!

CopthorneMike · Feb 12th, 2018, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by villar4sotrondio

Please, do yourself (and she who must be obeyed) a favour: go and get another another one!

So there you are - a sensible solution. Simples as they say in a well known but now annoying insurance advert.

Feb 10th, 2018, 14:14	#1
skyship007 Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DownSouth	The end! Just got a message from, "She who must be obeyed" in Germany, that the drivers door is kaput following some type of incident in a farmers yard. I was stunned to read it was the other drivers fault! The TUV is nearly due and the tyres also need replacing. Add to that list, the main cam belt service is nearly due, so alas it's the end of the road at 300K km. We are both rather sad that our old, battered but beloved V40 1.9D will have to be put down, along with the rather old horse box. It's been a great car and one of the very few I truly loved to drive. It stood up incredibly well to the most appaling abuse, but it has finally reached the end of the road. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9TD Mods: Scratches, bent bumpers, raised REAR mats & internal mud guards. SHELL ULTRA 5/40 & LIQUI MOLY CERATEC. Everyone should DYOR (Do Your Own Research) Last edited by skyship007; Feb 10th, 2018 at 14:18.

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	The end of the road because it needs a door and a service? You're not even trying. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Feb 10th, 2018, 18:36	#3
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Oh nooooo. You can't leave this subforum. Can we help with a door? What colour is it? __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

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Cornishv40 Master Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BATCAVE	As above skyship.. your knowledge about oil has kept us running __________________ 2003 V40 1.9 D SPORT 272K 2001 V40 T4 SPORT 134K ipse se nihil scire id unum sciat

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V40T4R Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2023 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Porto	Sad sad sad __________________ Phase 1 MY99 Manual V40 T4

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candor Junior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 12:44 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ireland	As above, surely easy enough to get a door to suit? If you're not going to keep it, what would you replace it with?

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ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	Evening Skyship, What about rubbing a bit of Liquid Moly on the door? not the tyres though,might make them a bit slippery! can't cost that much to put the old girl back on the road,you know you owe it to her! All those in favour shout Aye!!! Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

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villar4sotrondio Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2019 12:13 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lanark	Please, do yourself (and she who must be obeyed) a favour: go and get another another one! __________________ Castaway in the sea of life

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