Picked up my S40 on Friday and drove about twenty minutes on the highway when all of sudden this big smile came across my face . I was just woundering how long it will last?

Thanks
Tub

 

how long will it last? Thats a loaded question. Depends how you drive your car, how you take care of your car. So many factors come into play when askign that question.

Rich

 

Ha Ha HA, not the car the smile on my face

 

only the shadow knows...

 

Depends on whether the pass.seat was occupied with a good lookin passenger or not.Lol.BJ

 

Like this?

 

Possible minor electrical issues, watch for Passenger Air bag off light. Is your a manual pass. seat?
Most CEL and other elec issues are now know and easily remedied.
I have seen several high mileage S40/V50 without any major suspension or mechanical defects.

 

Thanks fror the input!!

No I do not have a manual pass. seat

BTW Volvocars, what is the high mileage of your S40/V40's?

Thanks
dwayne

 

I have heard the milage can be up to 25mpg+

Rich

 

65,000 to 85,000 with out need for any expensive repairs. I don't personally own a S40/V50.
I've just seen the odd mild electrical glitch.

 

I've had my V50 for about a year and a half and i'm still smilin! EAR TO EAR BABY!!!!

 

Depends on your tolerance for minor problems. (as can be expected w/ any european car) In my first year w/ my 06' S40 (bought new w/ 23 miles on the ODO), I had it back to the dealer w/ 8 issues... air bag sensor, dead cd changer, electrical issues, a/c issues, two recalls, more... I would not have minded as much if my dealer had been more helpful. My S40 is now up for sale, so a year and a few months for me? If you have a good dealer, and don't mind an occasional loaner or two... you will stay in love. For me... combine a car w/ inop passenger air bags, two broken seat belts, and a less than helpful dealer and well... I'm done ;-)