What is the value of a 2002 Volvo V70?
What is the value of a 2002 Volvo V70 with a petrol engine?
John Kenny (Dublin)Mar 2013 Filed under: used car values
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Hi John,
I'm afraid we'd need to know a little more, such as condition, mileage, which of the petrol engines is it (2.0- or 2.4-litre?), etc.
A rough estimation would be between €3,000 and €4,000.
Come back to us if you'd like us to narrow this down.
Value of my 2004 Volvo XC90 AWD?
Hi, what's the market value of a 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD (petrol)? The car is in good overall condition with all the bells and whistles. It's a seven-seater with 160,000km on it. What could I look to get from the dealer in terms of trade-in value (presuming some dealer wants a huge petrol in their stock)?
Piotr Berlowski (Dublin)Mar 2013 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Piotr,
The XC90 is perennially popular, but as you say this one has a big petrol engine (normally a no-no) and it’s a 14-year-old car now. I’d say it would be worth about €2,000 on a trade-in. Maybe a little more if the dealer has someone looking for something similar.
Why is my Volvo S40 lacking power?
Can any one tell me what the reasons are for a Low Engine Performance warning when I go to start my Volvo S40 1.6D?
Kevin Anthony (Enniscorthy)Feb 2013 Filed under: fault
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Hi Kevin,
That could be caused by a few different things, but the most likely for that 1.6-litre diesel engine are either a clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) or the failure of the turbocharger. Either way you need to get the car to a good mechanic as soon as you can to have it repaired.
What cheap old car will I get for commuting?
I'm looking for a car for heavy commuting as I have a new job and will be doing 750 miles a week for 9-10 months (two hours each way per day). I have a 2008 Focus but intend keeping this as a second car and I see no point putting massive mileage on it. Instead I hope to pick up an older car and get a year out of it. I am considering a 2001 Mercedes E 220, but I'm a bit concerned about fuel costs. What other car would fit the bill, capable of heavy mileage, comfortable and reasonably economical to run?
Kevin McCarthy (Limerick)Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Kevin,
As is so often the case, the best answer here is ‘get a Golf.’ Or possibly a Passat. Or maybe a Volvo S80 1.6d. Any of those, if you can find them with a full service history, would fit the bill rather nicely. The Volvo is a great choice actually — comfy like an armchair, and can go 1,500km on a full tank of diesel. The Golf is probably the best value option — get one cheap, with the old 1.9 'Pump Duse' TDI diesel engine, and it’ll sit on the motorway doing 50mpg all day long, and it’ll be comfy too.
How economical is the Volvo S60?
What is the fuel consumption of a Volvo S60 D3 163hp SE LUX?
Kevin Anthony (Enniscorthy)Expert answer
Hi Kevin,
The D3 model has 136hp and the D4 has 163hp ao we're not sure which you're interested in, but here's all the data in any case:
- S60 D3 136hp manual: 65.7mpg (4.3 litres/100km)
- S60 D3 136hp Geartronic auto: 58.7mpg (4.8 litres/100km)
- S60 D4 163hp manual: 65.7mpg (4.3 litres/100km) [yes, the same!]
- S60 D4 163hp Geartronic auto: 58.9mpg (4.8 litres/100km)
Hope that helps
Is this high mileage for a Volvo S40?
Should I be concerned about the high mileage on a 2008 Volvo S40? It's 110,000.
Sylvia Quinlan (Cork)Feb 2013 Filed under: mileage
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Hi Sylvia,
Is that miles or kilometres? Either way, it’s not that much really — just 11,000 miles per year at the worst, which is not a huge amount. As long as it comes with a full and complete service history, I wouldn’t be worried about that kind of mileage at all.
Which premium compact used estate?
Which diesel estate from the mid-'00's - Volkswagen Golf (Comfortline), Volvo V50 SE, or Audi A4 - is the most reliable and easiest/cheapest to get parts for/maintain?
Thanks!
Peter Wilson (Meath)Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Peter,
If reliability and part prices are key, I’d go with the Golf. They’re pretty well built, solidly reliable and not too expensive to service. Nothing much wrong with either the Volvo or the Audi, but you will pay a servicing and parts premium for having the posher badges.
Should I go for an automatic Volvo S40?
I'm looking at a Volvo S40, automatic. Are there any disadvantages of an automatic over a manual? Are there any reports about Volvo S40 gearboxes?
Nabeel Alhamdy (Dublin)Feb 2013 Filed under: automatic
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Hi Nabeel,
No, the S40 gearboxes were all pretty solid, both manual and automatic. If an S40 is going to develop problems, it’s usually with the turbo on the 1.6 diesel engine, or with the central locking or ignition system. There is a bit of a disadvantage in terms of fuel economy with buying an auto S40, but it’s not a huge gap, depending on how you drive.
What's the fuel consumption of the Volvo V50 diesel?
What fuel consumption should I expect from a 2005 Volvo V50 2.0-litre diesel?
Mike Hawkins (Ballyhaunis)Expert answer
Hi Mike,
The official figure for this car on the combined cycle is 5.7 litres/100km (49.6mpg). We'd expect most drivers to get close to 40mpg so long as all their driving isn't in town.
Hope that's of use
Volkswagen Passat or Volvo S40?
How does the Volvo S40 compare with a 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat?
Liz Lennox (Tipperary)Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Liz,
Quite a different car, really. The S40 is quite compact and even a bit on the small side; the Passat is bigger and roomier, and arguably the better car on a long journey. The S40 does have exceptional safety levels on its side, though, and has a nicer looking cabin with better seats.