Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Average price. Around the same as similar spec Audi A4 and BMW 318, but lower insurance!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance group 10, motorway average 45mpg, mixed average 31mpg. Generally economical for its size.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable to drive, although gear-shift isn't exactly firm. Quick steering can often 'beat' the power assistance.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Find the 1.8 slightly under-powered at times, but generally comfortable for motorway cruising.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1998/R - 68k miles, has required front o/s ball joint replacement and rear suspension has started making noises. Unusual tire wear can cause strange road noise. Get through a lot of bulbs!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Beautiful looks - very sleek. Not quite the reputation of BMW / Audi, but close.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Generally very comfortable to drive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems.

    Other

    Suspension wear - front ball joint replacement after 60k miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes