1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

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1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

Post by SteveP » 06 Jan 2013 01:42 pm

1998 Volvo V40 T4

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1998 ‘S’ Reg V40 T4 in Flame Red
135k miles with Full History
MOT: 28/11/2013
Tax: 31/05/2013
Cambelt done at 106,753k miles
6 previous owners

Specification:
200bhp standard
16” ‘Crater’ alloy wheels
Grey leather interior
Electric Windows x 4
Electric Sunroof
Climate Control (Aircon is ice cold)
Cruise Control
Electric Header Mirrors
60/40 Split fold rear seats
HU805 CD/Tape/Radio

Details:
Reluctant sale due to increased mileage, longer commute and more lengthy trips to visit family force sale. Very reliable, owned since November 2011 (124k miles) it’s only needed a drivers side outer CV joint (replaced 2 weeks ago) and a rear brake pipe at the last MOT. Previously owned by ‘960kg’ of the Volvo Owners Club forum.

The main attraction for me originally purchasing this particular car is that many of the T4 troublesome items replaced. Here’s a list of recently replaced and repaired parts:

New HD battery 05/12/2011
Outer CV Joint (Drivers) December 2012
Rear brake pipe replaced November 2012

Prior to my ownership:
Many engine sensors, mounts, rear brakes replaced in mid 2009 with receipts
2x rear tyres May 2011, still loads of tread
Radiator jubilee clip replaced!
FPR on Fuel Rail
Walbro GSS342 Pressure Fuel Pump (a common failing on ‘98 T4’s)
Large Fuel Filter by rear wheel

Condition:
Mechanically the car is pretty much perfect, drives solidly and smoothly. Actuator set at 17psi (standard is 14psi), with no adverse affects. It was like this when I bought it so hard to comment on the difference it makes but it certainly goes well enough. Certainly feels like a much bigger engine than a 1.9! It will have a basic oil and filter change before sale as this is now due. Bodywork wise there’s no rust on any of the panels and the paintwork is now bright and red following a machine polish last week. There are a couple of small dents in the roof but you’d be hard pressed to notice them unless you’re looking along the roof line. The only real thing that lets the external apperance down is the is some laquer peel to the passenger rear quarter and rear bumper. I have also fitted a facelift ‘eggcrate’ style grille. Could probably do with a couple of front tyres shortly.

Interior wise the leather is mostly in good condition, but does have some cracking to the drivers seat. The floor mats are admittedly dirty but other than that it’s pretty tidy and a comfy place to be. There’s also a fair amount of space for the size of car, especially with the seats folded flat.

The engine is smooth and quiet, uses no excessive fluids. Pulls very hard from 2500rpm upto 5500rpm, 3rd gear is impressively useful! You can pretty easily average 30mpg, upto 40mpg is possible on a long motorway run.

Sorry for the rubbish picture, I will try and get some more at some point!
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Re: 1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

Post by L14MNP » 06 Jan 2013 04:02 pm

Good luck with the sale Steve. I know older cars can be had for buttons these days, but for such a well kept, decent spec motor, I am sure you won't be waiting long. Seems like a steal!

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Post by SteveP » 06 Jan 2013 06:14 pm

Cheers mate! I must admit it almost pains me to stick the price down as there's lots more life left in this for pittance! :lol:
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Post by Evoman » 06 Jan 2013 07:09 pm

Hi steve, could I have the reg for an insurance quote please?
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Post by foggyjames » 06 Jan 2013 07:23 pm

Very fair price, IMO. Good luck :)

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Post by volvosneverdie » 06 Jan 2013 09:35 pm

Highly reccomend these as cars. You get a lot for very little money.

Space, power, toys, comfort, power, huge loadspace.

GLWTS Steve. Looks like a bargain to me.
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Post by SteveP » 06 Jan 2013 10:35 pm

Thanks guys. I tried to price it attractively as I really need it to be sold and collected within the next 2 weeks (due to the whole tax/insurance law situation)! There's many more miles of faithful service here :)
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Post by MCHUDD » 07 Jan 2013 12:18 pm

Hi Steve.
Looks like bargin of the month. Good luck.
What are you replacing it with?
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Post by foggyjames » 07 Jan 2013 12:55 pm

This is how Steve rolls now...

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sm56 sm56 sm56 sm56 sm56

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Re: 1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

Post by SteveP » 07 Jan 2013 09:39 pm

I only wish my new car had rimps like that...

Thanks Mark! I've replaced it with an S60 D5 SE which I'm really happy with so far. However, I've vowed to myself that if it all becomes an expensive heap to maintain I'll be buying a low mileage 340 1.4 instead :P :lol: It's had many of the troublesome items (flywheel, clutch, clutch slave cylinder and intercooler) recently replaced so hoping it will last a while :)
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Post by foggyjames » 08 Jan 2013 12:03 am

I really don't think that's going to happen, given what yours has already had done. Mine needs a little TLC commensurate with its mileage (over 250k), but nothing major, given what it cost. I've put 50k on it in 18 months, and it has given very little trouble along the way. It's on track to be the best Volvo I've owned.

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Post by filthyjohn » 08 Jan 2013 05:23 am

Must resist... Already have bigger, thirstier wagon... Hnnngh!
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Re: 1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD - £650

Post by SteveP » 08 Jan 2013 10:13 am

This is faster ;)
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Post by SteveP » 12 Jan 2013 02:04 pm

Sold to a chap who also has a 144 on the Retro RIdes forum :)
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Post by foggyjames » 13 Jan 2013 07:43 pm

Is he the dude who turned up at Prescott in 2011...it's red?

I was getting tempted to take it off your hands as a stop-gap while I M66 my D5.

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