V40 buying - what to look for? - Page 2

m1tch1987 · Dec 26th, 2012, 23:39

I bought mine a few years back for £3,500, the diesels usually cost a bit more and thats also the top end sport lux. I would check through all the service history for any items replaced and when the cambelt was done etc, you won't really find a better equiped car for the money.

pinhead · Dec 27th, 2012, 01:56

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my s40 diesel will be up for sale during january, its a 2003 s40 diesel sport with 108,000 on the clock, had cambelt changed about 6 months ago and has full service history and i'd be after alot less than the 3k motor you just linked to

m1tch1987 · Dec 27th, 2012, 09:53

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Originally Posted by pinhead

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my s40 diesel will be up for sale during january, its a 2003 s40 diesel sport with 108,000 on the clock, had cambelt changed about 6 months ago and has full service history and i'd be after alot less than the 3k motor you just linked to

I have seen Pinhead's S40 and its in really good condition

I guess it depends if you are wanting an estate or a saloon.

Neilm1970 · Dec 27th, 2012, 15:07

Thanks guys. May consider an s40 but really I'm in no hurry so can afford to hold out for a v40 unless the price is especially good.

m1tch1987 · Dec 27th, 2012, 15:23

yay for V40 lol not that im biased at all :P

Dog_Book · Dec 27th, 2012, 18:43

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Originally Posted by m1tch1987

That looks a good car as it is fully loaded and has the much coverted cruise control, it looks like it also has a removable tow bar so make sure you get the removable bit as well if you get it! Never too keen on that wood effect trim but im sure its something you can remove/change if needed

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Car looks spot on and in a good colour, check the tyres are ok and don't panic if some of the interior dash lights have gone (common issue). If I were buying a V40 again that looks like exactly the car I would be going for

Not sure about the missing drivers door handle though.

gatos · Dec 27th, 2012, 18:53

I think it is a bit overpriced, but then again, that is just my personal opinion. £2000-£2500 is what I would expect for it to sell for

Neilm1970 · Dec 27th, 2012, 19:27

Hadn't noticed the missing door handle. Nonetheless, they've sold it today so saves me a journey. Quite determined now to get my hands on one

Dec 26th, 2012, 23:39	#11
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	I bought mine a few years back for £3,500, the diesels usually cost a bit more and thats also the top end sport lux. I would check through all the service history for any items replaced and when the cambelt was done etc, you won't really find a better equiped car for the money. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 27th, 2012, 15:23	#15
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	yay for V40 lol not that im biased at all :P __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 27th, 2012, 18:53	#17
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	I think it is a bit overpriced, but then again, that is just my personal opinion. £2000-£2500 is what I would expect for it to sell for __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 27th, 2012, 01:56	#12
pinhead Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 22:38 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: na	shameless advertising my s40 diesel will be up for sale during january, its a 2003 s40 diesel sport with 108,000 on the clock, had cambelt changed about 6 months ago and has full service history and i'd be after alot less than the 3k motor you just linked to

Dec 27th, 2012, 15:07	#14
Neilm1970 New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2013 11:02 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stansted	Thanks guys. May consider an s40 but really I'm in no hurry so can afford to hold out for a v40 unless the price is especially good.

Dec 27th, 2012, 19:27	#18
Neilm1970 New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2013 11:02 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stansted	Hadn't noticed the missing door handle. Nonetheless, they've sold it today so saves me a journey. Quite determined now to get my hands on one

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