1997 v40 1.8se

swordfish210 · Nov 1st, 2012, 16:24

1997 Volvo V40 1.8i

Mot exp: 11/2013

Tax exp: 11/12

131K miles

I’ve owned this V40 now for the past 13 months and have been using it daily and it’s been faultless the entire time. I’ve kept it in excellent working order and as far as I can see it has no faults with any of the mechanical components. Since I’ve owned it I have fitted:

New cambelt and waterpump

New starter motor

New wishbone balljoint

New pads and discs (all round)

New flexi hoses (front)

Full oil and filters service (inc gearbox and coolant)

New plugs and leads

New thermostat

Volvo 16” alloys and tyres

Thrust washers in the gear rod (to remove the sloppiness)

New speakers in the front doors (Fli 180w)

Ultra Bright Headlight bulbs

I’ve just put a fresh MOT on the car and it passed with no advisories, I can’t think of any mechanical faults the car has and the body is completely rot free. The body does have a few scratches and dents but none are serious.

This car has been excellent to me in the time I’ve had it and I will be sorry to see it go, the only reason i’m selling is I don’t really need an estate car anymore and I would like another diesel (looking for an Audi A4 TDi really) I’m sure this car will last for many years to come and it will make a lovely car for the upcoming winter as the heater is excellent.

With the car I also have the original 15” steel wheels which have good tyres on them which you can have if you want, they would make good wheels for fitting some winter tyres if you want a bit more grip in the snow and sludge.
I’m asking £850 for the car and I’m open to a Part-ex for an A4 TDi or similar.

Davie mac · Nov 2nd, 2012, 08:04

really good example for its year,was the scratch done by someone out of badness?

swordfish210 · Nov 2nd, 2012, 10:19

Probably, the scratch was there when i bought it it just never bothered me enough to do anything about it.

It is a very nice example, as long as it's looked after by its new owner it will be for many years to come.

swordfish210 · Nov 2nd, 2012, 12:15

Now on Gumtree:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...ry-item-full-9

swordfish210 · Nov 12th, 2012, 20:08

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Nov 1st, 2012, 16:24	#1
swordfish210 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2013 18:07 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chippenham	1997 v40 1.8se 1997 Volvo V40 1.8i Mot exp: 11/2013 Tax exp: 11/12 131K miles I’ve owned this V40 now for the past 13 months and have been using it daily and it’s been faultless the entire time. I’ve kept it in excellent working order and as far as I can see it has no faults with any of the mechanical components. Since I’ve owned it I have fitted: New cambelt and waterpump New starter motor New wishbone balljoint New pads and discs (all round) New flexi hoses (front) Full oil and filters service (inc gearbox and coolant) New plugs and leads New thermostat Volvo 16” alloys and tyres Thrust washers in the gear rod (to remove the sloppiness) New speakers in the front doors (Fli 180w) Ultra Bright Headlight bulbs I’ve just put a fresh MOT on the car and it passed with no advisories, I can’t think of any mechanical faults the car has and the body is completely rot free. The body does have a few scratches and dents but none are serious. This car has been excellent to me in the time I’ve had it and I will be sorry to see it go, the only reason i’m selling is I don’t really need an estate car anymore and I would like another diesel (looking for an Audi A4 TDi really) I’m sure this car will last for many years to come and it will make a lovely car for the upcoming winter as the heater is excellent. With the car I also have the original 15” steel wheels which have good tyres on them which you can have if you want, they would make good wheels for fitting some winter tyres if you want a bit more grip in the snow and sludge. I’m asking £850 for the car and I’m open to a Part-ex for an A4 TDi or similar. Last edited by swordfish210; Nov 1st, 2012 at 16:35.

Nov 2nd, 2012, 08:04	#2
Davie mac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2013 19:57 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cumbernauld	really good example for its year,was the scratch done by someone out of badness?

Nov 2nd, 2012, 10:19	#3
swordfish210 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2013 18:07 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chippenham	Probably, the scratch was there when i bought it it just never bothered me enough to do anything about it. It is a very nice example, as long as it's looked after by its new owner it will be for many years to come.

Nov 2nd, 2012, 12:15	#4
swordfish210 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2013 18:07 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chippenham	Now on Gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...ry-item-full-9

Nov 12th, 2012, 20:08	#5
swordfish210 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2013 18:07 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chippenham	Back to the top.

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