What phase is it?

sarumboy · Dec 9th, 2012, 06:19

Morning folks -

Recently bought a super duper V40 2.0 auto SE and I'd love to know if it's a phase 2 or not. How do I tell?
It was first registered 30/3/01 on a 'Y' plate. Anyone know?
Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sarumboy

tt82 · Dec 9th, 2012, 07:11

X and Y reg's are the start of phase 2. Easiest way to confirm is the black strips in the front bumper, if there at the corners only its phase 2 and if its all the way across thefront of the car it's phase 1.

m1tch1987 · Dec 9th, 2012, 11:28

I have seen a few 'phase 1.5' cars in the crossover years where some parts are phase 1 and some are phase 2. perhaps post up some photos

Slevin · Dec 9th, 2012, 14:45

I might be wrong but I think the B4194T2(with vvt and mechanical lifters but ph1 chassis) models called as Ph1.5.Anyway,its only a slang i guess.

dcw · Dec 9th, 2012, 21:27

Hi Sarumboy

Yours is definitely in that crossover period...

Confirming or eliminating Phase 1 is quite easy - where are the electric window/mirror switches? If the "master" switch panel is in the driver's door it's a Phase 2, if in the centre it's a Phase 1.

Is there an "airmix" control immediately under the hazard warning switch between the centre vents? If yes, Phase 1, if blank there, Phase 2.

I think - but happily stand corrected if others know better - that Phase 1.5's were still basically Phase 1's with a few of the later bits added (engine differences mainly).

If you could put up a couple of photos that would help no end!

David

sarumboy · Dec 12th, 2012, 19:53

Hi -

Sorry for the delay in replying guys, been away.

Anyway, thank you for the help. I now know it's a phase 2. Window/mirror switches are in the drivers door and there is no 'airmix' control in the centre. Bumper strips as you said.

Must say I love the car. That's praise indeed having just sold on my 440 which I'd had for 16 years. Just need to sort out a couple of small niggles, lamps blown on dash, slight leak into spare wheel well etc. Here's to the next 16 years!!

Thanks again guys and Merry Christmas.

Sarumboy

m1tch1987 · Dec 12th, 2012, 21:47

Yeah the bulbs blown behind the dash is a common issue and I think the leak into the spare wheel well might be something to do with the rear spoiler seals.

Dec 9th, 2012, 06:19	#1
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	What phase is it? Morning folks - Recently bought a super duper V40 2.0 auto SE and I'd love to know if it's a phase 2 or not. How do I tell? It was first registered 30/3/01 on a 'Y' plate. Anyone know? Thanks in advance. Cheers, Sarumboy

Dec 9th, 2012, 07:11	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Today 10:12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	X and Y reg's are the start of phase 2. Easiest way to confirm is the black strips in the front bumper, if there at the corners only its phase 2 and if its all the way across thefront of the car it's phase 1. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	I have seen a few 'phase 1.5' cars in the crossover years where some parts are phase 1 and some are phase 2. perhaps post up some photos __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 12th, 2012, 19:53	#6
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	What phase is it? Hi - Sorry for the delay in replying guys, been away. Anyway, thank you for the help. I now know it's a phase 2. Window/mirror switches are in the drivers door and there is no 'airmix' control in the centre. Bumper strips as you said. Must say I love the car. That's praise indeed having just sold on my 440 which I'd had for 16 years. Just need to sort out a couple of small niggles, lamps blown on dash, slight leak into spare wheel well etc. Here's to the next 16 years!! Thanks again guys and Merry Christmas. Sarumboy

Dec 12th, 2012, 21:47	#7
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Yeah the bulbs blown behind the dash is a common issue and I think the leak into the spare wheel well might be something to do with the rear spoiler seals. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 9th, 2012, 14:45	#4
Slevin Master Member Last Online: Today 10:36 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	I might be wrong but I think the B4194T2(with vvt and mechanical lifters but ph1 chassis) models called as Ph1.5.Anyway,its only a slang i guess.

Dec 9th, 2012, 21:27	#5
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Hi Sarumboy Yours is definitely in that crossover period... Confirming or eliminating Phase 1 is quite easy - where are the electric window/mirror switches? If the "master" switch panel is in the driver's door it's a Phase 2, if in the centre it's a Phase 1. Is there an "airmix" control immediately under the hazard warning switch between the centre vents? If yes, Phase 1, if blank there, Phase 2. I think - but happily stand corrected if others know better - that Phase 1.5's were still basically Phase 1's with a few of the later bits added (engine differences mainly). If you could put up a couple of photos that would help no end! David

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