Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I got a good price off the dealer at £13,760.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Around town it can be heavy on fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I would prefer the suspension to be a bit firmer, but otherwise OK.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could do with more torque at lower revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good - no problems so far.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alloy wheels and colour can change the appearance.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I hate the grey plastic dash - too much of it - but otherwise good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but when parked up, if a truck passes it sets off the alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes