looks alike a clean car here on ebay with only 86K emailed seller asking for maintenance history and timing belt has not been done.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Volvo-S40 ... 1438.l2649

well sadly after very very long consideration I've decided that it would be best considering my present situation to part ways with my beloved 2002 v40. This is my 3rd first generation v40 second owner which current status being extensive suspension work and new timing belt just installed only to ...

I can imagine

very grateful to read your post number 1 for the excellent tip on the VVT hub very valuable info!

sorry about the tornado damage on your 2001 sounds like you take great core of it and I am definitely interested you're just the type of owner I look again appreciate it look forward to more details ...

also came with 2 genuine volvo camshaft seals but problem being we literally tried 3 impact guns etc in an effort to remove the crankshaft pulley but wouldn't budge so didn't replace these seals because we couldn't access the area without it removed but now that it's going to be torn down to remove ...

(1) Gates Timing Belt (1) Aisin Water Pump w/Gasket (1) INA Timing Belt Tensioner (1) INA Timing Belt Idler Pulley. Also Use: (Qty.) (7) 985151 water pump bolts. volvo anti freeze

this 2009 post gives me hope.....thoughts? agree?

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Post by schigara » Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:57 ...

the sway bar links were moog , both front used og axles from a low mileage car , control arms were URO , monroe struts and volvo brakes also the timing belt full kit including cam seals included factory volvo antifreeze.
My friend who works on all my cars did the work actually at my insistence ...

ok sounds like it's the better alternative to buying a used motor which I can't believe how much junk yard motors are I can find a running s/v 40 for the price their asking. Since so much suspension work was done I just can't even think about walking away from this car I think with the head done it ...

I'm new to the site and I'm sure others have had the same problem I'm having so if there's a thread on this topic I apologize.

Was driving my 02 v40 when I heard a loud rapping sound coming from the top end so I stopped the car and had it towed.
In an effort to save money my friend changed the ...