Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts on the expensive side, but they last.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent driver's car. Have fun every time I get in it.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Absolute scorcher! T4 significantly faster than official figures suggest.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No real probs.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sexy to look at. Better in the flesh than in pictures.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser and deadlocks all round.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer on the whole had been good, but could be better.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Couple of niggly things, but nothing major at all.

    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