Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic - a good used buy at a bargain price?
My wife's leased Volvo S40 D4 automatic is coming up for renewal and the lease company have offered to sell it to us at a good price, which is £4000 less than any similar example I can find.
However, I can't find much information regarding the reliability of the five-cylinder D4 engine or six-speed automatic ‘box. The car has around 66,000 miles on the clock and I’m worried what might be around the corner if we keep it. What’s your advice?
However, I can't find much information regarding the reliability of the five-cylinder D4 engine or six-speed automatic ‘box. The car has around 66,000 miles on the clock and I’m worried what might be around the corner if we keep it. What’s your advice?
Asked on 23 July 2013 by 7clubs
Answered by
Honest John
Will need a timing belt and a waterpump. You can check up on Volvo five-cylinder diesels and Geartronic transmissions generally in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar Agree about the transmission.
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