Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    1st year depreciation rather high (£6K+).

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good running costs but service cost high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable and steady to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a 1.9D and quiet .

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great main reason for buying.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK but new shape more competitive.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seating position good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard expected from Volvo.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive £250+ for basically an oil change!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No

    Other

    No

    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