V40 not atarting

Doesn't even sound like it's trying to fire to me, have you checked the obvious, i.e. is it getting both fuel and a spark?

If it's not then I'd probably go with immobiliser.
 
It did start first time but stalled as soon as I went to move it off the drive. Didn't have time to check anything so took the Evo.
 
What's the random ticking when you turn the ignition on (both times)?

Still looks electrical to me, fuses or immobiliser are still what I'd be looking at.
 
That ticking is weird? As is the fact it won't let you crank it for long. I'd be looking at either the battery or the immobiliser like Paradigm said.


Edit: Just seen you said it started then stalled after a while, perhaps not the battery then.
 
Ticking is the fact the seatbelt isn't that plugged in. It's not cranking for long because the car stops cranking itself.
 
Poor earth connection? I've seen similar behavior when the battery has been fubar'd.

It could have been flooded from the earlier stall though too.
 
I pulled the fuse for the fuel pump and no change at all. There was also a relay so I removed this too, again, no change. All back in and still not starting.

I kept the key in the cranking position and it does exactly as above, just repeats. Left it now as I don't want to kill the battery, going to see if I can get it towed to the garage that's fitting a new radiator to it. Fingers crossed, as I don't think I have any kind of breakdown cover that covers me at home, I'll have to check with the bank.
 
Spare key tried, same result.

Checked my policy, looks like I've only got home assistance, ie no towing.

Code: 
UK roadside, recovery, at home and onward travel.
Provides breakdown assistance cover in the UK for 
the account holder(s) in any eligible vehicle, as a 
driver or passenger.
 Principal features
- Roadside assistance a quarter of a mile or more 
away from your home address including a tow for 
up to 10 miles to a local garage, if your vehicle 
cannot be fixed at the roadside.
- Recovery for up to eight people and your vehicle to 
any single destination within the UK.
- Breakdown assistance at your home or within a 
quarter of a mile of your home address.
- Replacement car for up to two days whilst your 
vehicle is fixed, or, if this is not possible, overnight 
accommodation or an alternative form of transport 
will be provided.
Conditions and exclusions
Section 3 of your policy document provides full 
details of the terms, conditions, limitations and 
exclusions which apply to your RAC UK breakdown 
cover. These include:
- You can make a maximum of five call-outs in any 
12 month period.
- The vehicle must be roadworthy and in good 
mechanical condition.
- Recovery, at home and onward travel services are 
not available until 24 hours after commencement 
of the policy.
- The cost of parts, fuel or other supplies, including 
replacing tyres or windows, is not covered. 
-
We will not pay for missing or broken keys, 
however we will try to arrange the services of a 
locksmith but you will have to pay for them. 
-
We will not pay for the cost of ferry crossings, road 
toll and congestion charges.
- This policy does not cover contaminated fuel 
problems, however RAC will arrange for the 
vehicle to be taken to a local garage for assistance, 
but you will have to pay for the work carried out.
-
We will not pay for labour costs for work done at 
any garage to which the vehicle is taken.

Santander premium account by the way.
 
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