Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brought second-hand with 10k miles on clock, 'cheap'.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some parts expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great! South of France a doddle, tired-free motoring.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    GDI pulls well. Need to keep revs up on long banks. Very good on fuel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A1.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks great with alloy wheels and boot spoiler.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Leather seats, loads of support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Page Volvo, Poole, too snobby. Kingsworthy Volvo, Soton, great!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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