Presenting quite probably the most boring car on the planet. But guess what? Reliability IS boring. And that's what you want.
Helga is a 2001 Volvo V40 1.6 Petrol 5 Speed Manual, and has covered 110,000 blistering miles.
Positive -
Full service history, 13 stamps! Timing belt, gearbox oil & linkage bushes, oil and filter change done 5000 miles ago.
12 months MOT
Fairly clean, to be honest. Has been looked after in my ownership (as I work for a Volvo specialist)
Less Positive -
One tyre is 3.5mm ish, may need replacing soon.
Some scratches 'ere n' thar.
Fuel gauge seems to begin its life at 1/8th of a tank. But still functions as normal, just don't get caught out (like I did!)
I have used it every day for the last year to get to work, but is now surplus to my requirements. It's a pretty slow thing, but will potter about until the end of the earth probably. Returns a fairly average 30-32mpg, but is quiet, comfortable and has a good stereo (and heater).
£500 or near offer, which I feel is reasonable for one that has a full test, and has just had a major service. It is also on Ebay but I hate the platform with a passion and have sold many vehicles here stress free.
I am on the very edge of North East Leeds, pushing into North Yorks.
Helga is a 2001 Volvo V40 1.6 Petrol 5 Speed Manual, and has covered 110,000 blistering miles.
Positive -
Full service history, 13 stamps! Timing belt, gearbox oil & linkage bushes, oil and filter change done 5000 miles ago.
12 months MOT
Fairly clean, to be honest. Has been looked after in my ownership (as I work for a Volvo specialist)
Less Positive -
One tyre is 3.5mm ish, may need replacing soon.
Some scratches 'ere n' thar.
Fuel gauge seems to begin its life at 1/8th of a tank. But still functions as normal, just don't get caught out (like I did!)
I have used it every day for the last year to get to work, but is now surplus to my requirements. It's a pretty slow thing, but will potter about until the end of the earth probably. Returns a fairly average 30-32mpg, but is quiet, comfortable and has a good stereo (and heater).
£500 or near offer, which I feel is reasonable for one that has a full test, and has just had a major service. It is also on Ebay but I hate the platform with a passion and have sold many vehicles here stress free.
I am on the very edge of North East Leeds, pushing into North Yorks.
