Volvo S40 2.0 T4 4d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap for the performance potential of the car.
Costs
Volvo servicing can hurt, but rarely needs anything fixed.
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On the road
Driving
Very responsive and torquey, great handling for a family saloon. Comfortable and controls easily accessible. Quiet inside the car it's solid.
Performance
As standard it was surprisingly quick. Now tuned, it is blindingly so, now makes 260bhp/305lb/ft torque and mid 6 second 0-62mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has never once let me down.
Image
This is what lets it down, subtle looks and lack of image projection by Volvo have sold this model short, but it's sexier than the basic models with the front/rear spoilers and 16" alloys.
Comfort
Behind the wheel is one of my favourite places to be!
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent factory fitted system and airbags/sips.
Service
Had to shop around for a really good dealer, some of them know surprisingly little about cars!
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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