# 2003 Volvo V40 - Should I buy?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 12, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267 "2019-07-12T20:05:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![DerrickYaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@DerrickYaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DerrickYaz)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267/1 "2019-07-12T20:05:52Z")

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Is the car worth buying at 167k miles

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267/2 "2019-07-12T20:12:43Z")

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Derrick , how would anyone on the web know that. Just pay an independent mechanic look at it and see if there are any major red flags. Also be aware that Volvo service and repair is usually expensive plus for a 2003 parts will be a problem.