2001 Volvo S40 Failed emissions. Should I walk away?

HCGWORKEDFORME

MEMBER
2001 VOLVO S40
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
55,000 MILES

I want to buy this Volvo. Great mileage, good price, excellent condition. I think it could be the deal I've been waiting for.

Carfax was clean. Except.

It failed emissions last year and passed a few days later. I am trying to get more info.

Is this a big red flag? I just don't know if I should walk away because of it. Not sure how to gauge if it is a big deal or not.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,815 POSTS

Hi hcgworkedforme,

Failing and then passing emission means the problem had been sloved and the mileage is quite low for a car of its age so should not be anything major.

Good luck.

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 AT 1:15 PM