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S40 / V40 '96-'04 General Forum for the Volvo S40 and V40 (Classic) Series from 1995-2004. |
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Nov 21st, 2012, 07:44 | #1 |
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Reliability - 1997-2012
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...?frame=2404027
Volvo S40 ('96-04) is 5= Probably all due to Gatos and the regulars keeping 100s of ours on the road over the years (we couldn't do it without you). |
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Nov 21st, 2012, 22:22 | #2 |
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I wouldn't expect any less, I think if they took out the GDI coking issues or VVT pulley issues it would have placed higher.
The number 1 car is a bit odd though, had a friend who has a lancer diesel, they have had no end of issues with it and have now got rid of it. The Aygo is a bit odd being on that list due to the issues with the clutches failing frequently due to water ingress. Im happy to clean the EGR and ensure that the thermostat isn't stuck on my 1.9D and I know it won't have any issues till well past 250k miles |
Nov 21st, 2012, 23:26 | #3 |
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I can see how it can be true for that S40 if they are well kept.
Mine is on the verge of an engine work and i'm under 100k.... The car was only "neglected" between 80-90k miles, this is where the Volvo services stopped and it's already starting to crap itself. |
Nov 22nd, 2012, 10:53 | #4 |
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Great to see the V40 get a thumbs up! This forum and Gatos do make a difference.
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Nov 22nd, 2012, 11:08 | #5 |
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Seen this yesterday, not surprised.
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