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    V40 2.0 turbo

    Well I have owned this car for 1.5years now and it's passed its mot today wicked .another year of trouble free motoring I hope .when I get some money I'm going to treat the car to a nice cat back exhaust .
    Last edited by Santa; Wednesday 27th May 2015 at 18:04. Reason: think you meant mot ;)

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    Good news. A fresh MOT is always a bonus.

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    Looking good........but when will we see the real car again?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Santa View Post
    Looking good........but when will we see the real car again?
    You will don't worry but money needed to go on daily for now and garage at house too .i have been doing work on the 940 like strengthening rear ladder frame and repainting inner floor too

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    Looking good........but when will we see the real car again?
    The V40 is the best (and most powerful) Volvo Smithy has.
    Grey 855R Manual. Totally standard.

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    Looking good carl, not standard is it?
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    Very nice mate & well done on the mot.
    I'm looking at v40 diesels at the min.
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    I do like the v40's our 1.9 derv will be up for sale soon

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiamT4 View Post
    Looking good carl, not standard is it?
    Yes it is standard apart from an mbc .due to the turbo not kicking in till 4krpm .it kicks in at 2krpm now but still only boosting 9psi stock though .


 

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