Just won a V40 on ebay

Combat Squirrel · Apr 8th, 2011, 04:34

Hi,

I just won a 2000 W Reg V40 1.9D SE on Ebay. I'm going to pick it up at the weekend. Although I have won the bid and therefore obligated to pay under ebay rules I am going with a very critical eye as the seller describes the car as "good condition" and "drives well". If it does not drive well he won't be getting my money, which is fair I'd say.

Being an 11 year old car I'm not naive and expect a few niggles and minor faults however. So what should I be looking out for? i.e. what signs should I look for that might pose potential problems in the future?

Just hoping I haven't got a lemon

Thanks for your help

VanhireBoys · Apr 8th, 2011, 06:42

Well done lad... Go in with your eyes open ... Dont worry about dents and marks .. My car has that many I dont even notice....!

Make sure that the mechanical end is good.. and the engine dosent rattle or smoke ,there is no funky stuff in the expansion tank, and it pulls well ! Look at the usual stuff like clutch and suspension.. ! Its not a big drama to put a set of shocks in but a clutch will cost you on labour unless you are handy !

Do we have a link to afforementioned V40 ?

sebaveh · Apr 8th, 2011, 08:43

My 50 cents: Wouldn't be wiser to see and check the car first, and after that join the auction?

littlehomer · Apr 8th, 2011, 09:01

Hey up,

Sometimes not possible to check before you buy.

Most eBay motor auctions I find are "bid to view" at the price.

If you turn up and the car is not as described, under the rules you can reject the item.

Cheers,

Daniel.

Combat Squirrel · Apr 8th, 2011, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by VanhireBoys

Well done lad... Go in with your eyes open ... Dont worry about dents and marks .. My car has that many I dont even notice....!

Make sure that the mechanical end is good.. and the engine dosent rattle or smoke ,there is no funky stuff in the expansion tank, and it pulls well ! Look at the usual stuff like clutch and suspension.. ! Its not a big drama to put a set of shocks in but a clutch will cost you on labour unless you are handy !

Do we have a link to afforementioned V40 ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Would only bid on cars with FSH. I don't think it has any tax, but at that price that's no bother. He appears to hve wanted around £1300 at the least for it but my luck not many people bid on it (it sat at £700 until 30s before the auction ended!).

My brother is a mechanic and I'm keen to get my hands dirty so clutch replacement shouldn't be too much of a drama. I owned an S40 Xi 3 years ago and really liked the comfortable ride. Considering my requirements these days it seemed like a good optiojn to return back to - added boot space is perfect too

Anything else to be aware? Any common faults/weak points on them?

Many thanks!

Thommo · Apr 8th, 2011, 13:37

I recon you've got a real bargain there, especially including the personalised plate.

btsam · Apr 8th, 2011, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat Squirrel

Anything else to be aware? Any common faults/weak points on them?

Many thanks!

nut behind the wheel

mine's awful

littlehomer · Apr 8th, 2011, 16:02

Ha!

I know the car. I used to live in Leamington for years as a student.

So I'm sure I've seen it about. Either that or another Green V40 with V40 in the number plate!

Cheers,

Daniel.

961 · Apr 8th, 2011, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Combat Squirrel

Hi,

I just won a 2000 W Reg V40 1.9D SE on Ebay. I'm going to pick it up at the weekend. Although I have won the bid and therefore obligated to pay under ebay rules I am going with a very critical eye as the seller describes the car as "good condition" and "drives well". If it does not drive well he won't be getting my money, which is fair I'd say.

Being an 11 year old car I'm not naive and expect a few niggles and minor faults however. So what should I be looking out for? i.e. what signs should I look for that might pose potential problems in the future?

Just hoping I haven't got a lemon

Thanks for your help

Have you run the ebay vehicle check or an HPI check to confirm not stolen/cloned/written off/outstanding finance?

Well worth while for peace of mind

Hope all goes well!

Lancee · Apr 8th, 2011, 17:42

According to this guys e-bay feedback he seems to sell a lot of cars, maybe if he is a dealer you will get some implied warranty ???? But that could be doubtful. Good luck.

Apr 8th, 2011, 04:34	#1
Combat Squirrel Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2019 13:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Notts	Just won a V40 on ebay Hi, I just won a 2000 W Reg V40 1.9D SE on Ebay. I'm going to pick it up at the weekend. Although I have won the bid and therefore obligated to pay under ebay rules I am going with a very critical eye as the seller describes the car as "good condition" and "drives well". If it does not drive well he won't be getting my money, which is fair I'd say. Being an 11 year old car I'm not naive and expect a few niggles and minor faults however. So what should I be looking out for? i.e. what signs should I look for that might pose potential problems in the future? Just hoping I haven't got a lemon Thanks for your help

Apr 8th, 2011, 06:42	#2
VanhireBoys Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2015 11:39 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Galway	Well done lad... Go in with your eyes open ... Dont worry about dents and marks .. My car has that many I dont even notice....! Make sure that the mechanical end is good.. and the engine dosent rattle or smoke ,there is no funky stuff in the expansion tank, and it pulls well ! Look at the usual stuff like clutch and suspension.. ! Its not a big drama to put a set of shocks in but a clutch will cost you on labour unless you are handy ! Do we have a link to afforementioned V40 ? __________________ '03 Volvo V40 1.9 D Sport in Virtual Blue - Sleep well my Sweet ! Gone but will never be Forgotton

Apr 8th, 2011, 08:43	#3
sebaveh Winegrover Last Online: Jul 17th, 2019 11:08 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Slovenska Bistrica	My 50 cents: Wouldn't be wiser to see and check the car first, and after that join the auction?

Apr 8th, 2011, 09:01	#4
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	Hey up, Sometimes not possible to check before you buy. Most eBay motor auctions I find are "bid to view" at the price. If you turn up and the car is not as described, under the rules you can reject the item. Cheers, Daniel.

Apr 8th, 2011, 13:37	#6
Thommo Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2023 12:53 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tring	I recon you've got a real bargain there, especially including the personalised plate.

Apr 8th, 2011, 16:02	#8
littlehomer Master Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2013 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Malvern View Photos By: littlehomer	Ha! I know the car. I used to live in Leamington for years as a student. So I'm sure I've seen it about. Either that or another Green V40 with V40 in the number plate! Cheers, Daniel.

Apr 8th, 2011, 17:42	#10
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	According to this guys e-bay feedback he seems to sell a lot of cars, maybe if he is a dealer you will get some implied warranty ???? But that could be doubtful. Good luck.

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