S40: - How long does the coolant container last and cost to replace

PLANT · Jul 10th, 2024, 11:10

I thought I hand a leaky pipe or connection to my coolant container, but the mechanic now says the container has cracked and needs replacing.... lasted 22 years!
Is that about average lasting time?

How much is a new one in your country?
Mine has to come from interstate and cost $123AU delivered for a 20 cent container.... Not Happy Jan 😡🙄

Kev0607 · Jul 10th, 2024, 12:43

Depends. There's aftermarket coolant reservoirs that can be picked up for £30-£40 ($57-$75 Australian dollars approx). A Genuine Volvo reservoir would be £80 ($150 Australian dollars) here in the UK. Delivery fees aren't included in that.

I don't think 22 years is bad at all. Its an old car, things break.

PLANT · Jul 16th, 2024, 01:43

This is the crack.... due to heat wear?

Kev0607 · Jul 16th, 2024, 10:36

Entirely possible. You live in a much warmer climate than us over here. Heat can cause cracks, as can extreme cold.

Jul 10th, 2024, 11:10	#1
PLANT Member Last Online: Today 09:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MELBOURNE View Photos By: PLANT	How long does the coolant container last and cost to replace I thought I hand a leaky pipe or connection to my coolant container, but the mechanic now says the container has cracked and needs replacing.... lasted 22 years! Is that about average lasting time? How much is a new one in your country? Mine has to come from interstate and cost $123AU delivered for a 20 cent container.... Not Happy Jan 😡🙄

Jul 10th, 2024, 12:43	#2
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:05 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Depends. There's aftermarket coolant reservoirs that can be picked up for £30-£40 ($57-$75 Australian dollars approx). A Genuine Volvo reservoir would be £80 ($150 Australian dollars) here in the UK. Delivery fees aren't included in that. I don't think 22 years is bad at all. Its an old car, things break. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3) - 163,000 miles

Jul 16th, 2024, 10:36	#4
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:05 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Entirely possible. You live in a much warmer climate than us over here. Heat can cause cracks, as can extreme cold. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3) - 163,000 miles

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