Volvo S40 (1996 - 2004) 1.8 Classic S 4d Auto Owner Review

I won this car on eBay, not something I'd normally do. It was advertised as having fsh and the mileage was ridiculously low at 17k, it was 10nyears old in August 2013. I paid £1500. The previous owner was an old woman who had it from brand new but crashed it through her neighbours hedge and backed it into her gatepost. It had a few small scrapes on bodywork but I can live with that. The engine and interior were literally like brand new. It passes every mot with flying colours and drives like a new car, smooth as silk. I have it seviced every 8k miles and the oil always looks as clear as honey. In the 4.5 years I've owned it I've only had to spend 70 pence on an indicator bulb. Everything still works like brand new and is 100% reliable. I am so attached to it and I love it. It's a proper Swedish winter car with toasty heated seats and winter mode transmission on the automatic transmission when I need it. I am sure this car will last me a lifetime. Love it to bits!!!