Volvo S40 1.8 XS 4d (99) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of toys for not a lot of money
Costs
Average
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On the road
Driving
Average rep car feel
Performance
1.8 (115bhp) is pathetic. Go for a 2.0T or the mighty T4
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Living with it
Reliability
If you look after it, it will look after you.
Image
Average rep car looks. Recieves the typical Volvo driver comments
Comfort
Volvo make the best seats in terms of comfort and safety
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Security and Service
Security
It can be broken into, but not driven away
Service
Varies from dealer to dealer but my local (Keith Price Volvo) is second to none
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Will go on for ever. It's bullet proof
Other
Suspension bushes wear easily
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