On 10/5/2008 9:23 PM, John Robertson wrote:
> Hi Glenn just bought a S40T with the 200bhp 300nm torque motor 60 miles on
> the clock genuine .Its been serviced by a dealer here who enjoys a very good
> reputation a Ceertified Volvo dealer .Oil cap was clean new tyres er tires
> .Is this a problem engine ? 5 volvos now .
> "Glenn Klein" <Glenn@optimum.net> wrote in message
> news:48c8571a$0$7352$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> On 9/10/2008 1:07 AM, Leftie wrote:
>>> My sister just wrecked her car, and needs a good reliable replacement,
>>> with good fuel economy. I know little about the V40 except that it's one
>>> of Volvo's 'partnership' cars, I think with Mitsubishi? Anyway, is a V40
>>> automatic with 152k miles that received regular dealer service a god bet,
>>> or nearing the end of its useful life? Any problem areas?
>> Stay away if the engine is not already bad it will be soon look for
>> another Volvo a V70 or A XC70 I do not what kind of $ you are looking to
>> spend try a few different web sites to look for cars in your area
>> www.autotrader.com www.cars.com www.kbb.com if you have any questions just
>> ask away & I will do my best to answer them truthfully as possible
>> Glenn K
>> Volvo Certified Technician
>> ASE Certified Technician
>>
>> --
>> " Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new"
>> -- Albert Einstein
>
>
If the previous owner took care of the car then no but your car is a
certified Volvo so most items should be covered under warranty
Glenn K
Volvo Certified Technician
ASE Certified Technician