Just got a 2001 v40 - Page 2

Techen · Apr 18th, 2016, 16:07

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Originally Posted by skyship007

Looks good, although you will need to find some used handrails, spoiler and mud flaps to look cool. Leather seats and the elusive all American cupholders are a must for a long term owner.

From the road safety point of view, don't foget about the empty can just in front and if there are any boy racers or blind female drivers, it might be better to park further back from the edge of the road.

Oddly enough my V40 looked the same before the mods, extras and abuse.

It's only a 1.6, Bought for 120 quid. Am not doing any mods or anything haha. Leathers seats are a maybe cause I might be able to find a v40 in a scarpy with them. Cheap as chips.

druid · Apr 18th, 2016, 16:28

Looks as mine did when i picked it up - Ahh i remember the beginning when there was lots to do.....
I had no idea what to expect (or do) but it has all come the way i wanted it to. Luck plays a part.

Techen · Apr 18th, 2016, 21:22

Just a quick question, Do all V40s come with a sound system? Like I have a sub in the boot and all that, Is that standard?

Griffithsbilly88 · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:01

Yeah the sound system in these are very good indeed

druid · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:57

Keeping the load cover closed will really help the rear speakers, if you don't have one your loosing bass at the rear.

Techen · Apr 18th, 2016, 22:58

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Originally Posted by druid

Keeping the load cover closed will really help the rear speakers, if you don't have one your loosing bass at the rear.

Oh, So thats why the rear sounds off? I might see if I can ebay a boot cover. Cheers

Techen · Apr 19th, 2016, 20:24

Anyone know the most common fails on MOT before I put it in for it? Cheers

skyship007 · Apr 19th, 2016, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Techen

Anyone know the most common fails on MOT before I put it in for it? Cheers

Probably rear brakes (Discs or calipers), corroded brake lines (The phase ones were steel), broken rear springs and leaking shocks. Split boots are always popular.

Techen · Apr 19th, 2016, 20:33

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Originally Posted by skyship007

Probably rear brakes (Discs or calipers), corroded brake lines (The phase ones were steel), broken rear springs and leaking shocks. Split boots are always popular.

Rear callipers are pretty new and not stuck, Discs seem okay. Checked for springs and they all seem good and shocks seem decent too.

Haven't checked the boots but haven't had any clicking, Might have a look at those later.

I have a knock front left of the car, do you think it will fail MOT? Am guessing it's the top mount.

druid · Apr 20th, 2016, 01:08

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Originally Posted by Techen

I have a knock front left of the car, Am guessing it's the top mount.

Just looked at you photo's and yep N/S top mount looks to be out of whack/off-centre. As far as i know, not an mot item or mine would have failed it's 1st mot in my ownership

Apr 18th, 2016, 16:28	#12
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Looks as mine did when i picked it up - Ahh i remember the beginning when there was lots to do..... I had no idea what to expect (or do) but it has all come the way i wanted it to. Luck plays a part. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Apr 18th, 2016, 22:01	#14
Griffithsbilly88 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2016 15:49 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Grays essex	Yeah the sound system in these are very good indeed __________________ P2 2001 v40s black 111959 miles to date. T4 spoiler And steering wheel.

Apr 18th, 2016, 22:57	#15
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Keeping the load cover closed will really help the rear speakers, if you don't have one your loosing bass at the rear. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Apr 18th, 2016, 21:22	#13
Techen Junior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2016 20:35 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: blairgowrie	Just a quick question, Do all V40s come with a sound system? Like I have a sub in the boot and all that, Is that standard?

Apr 19th, 2016, 20:24	#17
Techen Junior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2016 20:35 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: blairgowrie	Anyone know the most common fails on MOT before I put it in for it? Cheers

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