'06 V50 1.8 Petrol High Mileage?

Bogbrush · Jan 2nd, 2016, 15:33

Hi all,

Firstly, thanks to users on here who have helped with advice over the past few years (I have a low number of posts under another username but couldn't log in & the captcha refuses to recognise my answers - re-registering was easier!)

I currently have an 06 S40SE 2.0d which is a great car and has served me well for the past couple of years apart from a persistent draining battery - probably in part to the lowish number of miles I do in her (currently only about 5k pa!).

Because of this and the awkward boot and relatively small rear passenger space I've been eyeing up petrol V50s and seen an '06 one in good nick local to me.

However, it's got 120k miles on the clock. I know my diesel will keep going for well over 200k if it has to, but petrols don't live anywhere near as long. Am I likely to get a good few years out of it? What is a rough estimate for the life of the engine (obvs depending on motorway or not, etc)

Am I right in thinking this is a mazda engine made for ford - in which case it should have a fair bit of life left?

Any other pitfalls particular to the petrol V50 than a diesel S40?

Thanks in advance.

The Thong · Jan 3rd, 2016, 21:52

I hear it's a pretty robust engine by all accounts. To be honest, if it's been well maintained, there's no reason why it shouldn't give you good service. I was running Sierra's well into the high 100's because of good regular servicing. I can't see it being an issue.

TT

domhart10 · Jan 4th, 2016, 09:52

I hope they will run well into the 100's! I hope to keep mine for as long as possible.

StatusRed · Jan 4th, 2016, 12:18

Mine now has 121K on the clock (had 118K when I bought it) and it's running perfectly

Bogbrush · Jan 11th, 2016, 19:53

Great stuff guys

Thanks very much. It's just had a deep service and mot so looks in great condition, so I think I'll take the plunge

tillster · Feb 3rd, 2016, 14:46

Did you end up buying it? Am also in a similar situation to yourself

(I'd have PM'd you this, but one can't PM til hitting 30 posts)

Jan 2nd, 2016, 15:33	#1
Bogbrush New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2016 19:53 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fen	'06 V50 1.8 Petrol High Mileage? Hi all, Firstly, thanks to users on here who have helped with advice over the past few years (I have a low number of posts under another username but couldn't log in & the captcha refuses to recognise my answers - re-registering was easier!) I currently have an 06 S40SE 2.0d which is a great car and has served me well for the past couple of years apart from a persistent draining battery - probably in part to the lowish number of miles I do in her (currently only about 5k pa!). Because of this and the awkward boot and relatively small rear passenger space I've been eyeing up petrol V50s and seen an '06 one in good nick local to me. However, it's got 120k miles on the clock. I know my diesel will keep going for well over 200k if it has to, but petrols don't live anywhere near as long. Am I likely to get a good few years out of it? What is a rough estimate for the life of the engine (obvs depending on motorway or not, etc) Am I right in thinking this is a mazda engine made for ford - in which case it should have a fair bit of life left? Any other pitfalls particular to the petrol V50 than a diesel S40? Thanks in advance.

Jan 3rd, 2016, 21:52	#2
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:59 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I hear it's a pretty robust engine by all accounts. To be honest, if it's been well maintained, there's no reason why it shouldn't give you good service. I was running Sierra's well into the high 100's because of good regular servicing. I can't see it being an issue. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jan 4th, 2016, 12:18	#4
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:29 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Mine now has 121K on the clock (had 118K when I bought it) and it's running perfectly __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 4th, 2016, 09:52	#3
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 19:38 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	I hope they will run well into the 100's! I hope to keep mine for as long as possible.

Jan 11th, 2016, 19:53	#5
Bogbrush New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2016 19:53 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fen	Great stuff guys Thanks very much. It's just had a deep service and mot so looks in great condition, so I think I'll take the plunge

Feb 3rd, 2016, 14:46	#6
tillster New Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2016 14:23 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Copenhagen	Did you end up buying it? Am also in a similar situation to yourself (I'd have PM'd you this, but one can't PM til hitting 30 posts)

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