Volvo S40 1.8 XS 4d (99) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
OK is about as good as it gets.
Costs
Volvo servicing and repairs very, expensive. Fuel consumption not good. Premium car costs for a car no where near premium standards.
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On the road
Driving
Not a good drive under any circumstance
Performance
Fine - not great but OK for a 1.8 in this size of car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts.
Image
Usual Volvo image - dull, but suposedly safe.
Comfort
Reasonably good leg and head room. Seats comfortable on long journeys. No reach adjustment on stearing though.
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Security and Service
Security
Never been nicked, but then it is a Volvo S40…
Service
Only experience is the servicing department - generally very poor customer facing skills and astronomical charges - even taking into account the main dealer status.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Problem with suspension - cost £300 at Volvo dealer to fix, but could probably have had it done at an independant for less.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No