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automotiverev · Feb 6th, 2008, 12:47

Hi,
I'm new on here. I'm very interested in buying a Volvo S40 diesel, and in particular I have my eye on a 2003 Sport Lux model. I love the look of the car, but the only thing I'm unsure about is the engine in it. There seem to have been so many different diesel engines utilised by Volvo over the lifetime of the S40 that I'm left feeling very unsure. The particular car that I'm considering has 140,000 miles on the clock, hence my concern, although the current owner has said that it has a complete Volvo service history.

What I'd really like to know is who made the engine (Volvo, Mitsubishi, VW etc) and how reliable it is. I've been warned that there is a serious reliability issue with the diesel engined S40. I'm happy to buy high mileage and to treat the car with tlc, but I don't want to buy a mechanical problem.

Thanks for any help you can give!
John

Feb 6th, 2008, 12:47	#19
automotiverev New Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2008 00:27 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maynooth	Volvo S40 2003 1.9D Hi, I'm new on here. I'm very interested in buying a Volvo S40 diesel, and in particular I have my eye on a 2003 Sport Lux model. I love the look of the car, but the only thing I'm unsure about is the engine in it. There seem to have been so many different diesel engines utilised by Volvo over the lifetime of the S40 that I'm left feeling very unsure. The particular car that I'm considering has 140,000 miles on the clock, hence my concern, although the current owner has said that it has a complete Volvo service history. What I'd really like to know is who made the engine (Volvo, Mitsubishi, VW etc) and how reliable it is. I've been warned that there is a serious reliability issue with the diesel engined S40. I'm happy to buy high mileage and to treat the car with tlc, but I don't want to buy a mechanical problem. Thanks for any help you can give! John