Volvo V40 - 2004 - 318.074 km - Klokje Rond - Summary

Summary

The speaker is discussing an inspection of a 19-year-old Volvo V40, which has 3 tons on the clock and 140 horsepower. The car is described as having a naturally aspirated engine and a 2-liter fish cylinder. The speaker mentions that despite the car's age, it's in good working condition, with the exception of some minor issues.

The car owner, Laura, has owned the Volvo for almost 13 years and has been considering whether to continue with the car or not, as it has an extensive service history and high mileage. The speaker describes the Volvo as a "beautiful" car and suggests that it could potentially last another year or so with proper maintenance.

However, there are some issues that need to be addressed, such as the car pulling to the right and the brake caliper on the rear left. The speaker also mentions that the car has a lot of tires, but the front right is worn out, which could lead to a higher cost of replacement tires.

Overall, the speaker is positive about the car's condition and advises Laura to consider the costs of the necessary repairs before making a decision about continuing with the car.

Facts

1. The car in question is a 19-year-old Volvo V40.
2. It has a naturally aspirated 2-liter engine.
3. The car has a 140 hp engine.
4. The car has an automatic air conditioning system.
5. The passenger's seat is heated.
6. The car has some issues, including a misfire on more than one cylinder.
7. The car's owner, Laura, has owned the car for almost 13 years.
8. The car has 3 tons on the clock.
9. The car is considered a bit of a forgotten car.
10. The car has been popular in the Netherlands.
11. The car is built by Nedcar inboor together with the Carisma from Mitsubishi.
12. The car has been driven for around 3 tons and almost 20 years.
13. The car has a few issues, including a leaking driveshaft seal on the left.
14. The car has a new brake caliper on the rear left that has gotten stuck.
15. The car has a malfunctioning top bearing on the right front.
16. The car has worn out windshield wipers due to a worn mechanism.
17. The car has a weight of 2500kg.
18. The car has a few other issues, including a leak that can be neglected, and a brake installation at the back where the claw is attached.
19. The car has a few worn out parts, but they still work when they stop working.
20. The car has a few other issues, including a brake caliper that needs to be replaced straight away.
21. The car has a few other issues, including a pull to the right.
22. The car has a few other issues, including a brake caliper that needs to be replaced straight away.
23. The car has a few other issues, including a pull to the right.
24. The car has a few other issues, including a brake caliper that needs to be replaced straight away.
25. The car has a few other issues, including a pull to the right.