Volvo S40 (1996 - 2004) 2.0 T4 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I enjoy driving.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - reliable and enjoyable to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Newer version of same car or Renault Clio 182.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,400

When did you buy the car?

June 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - because I paid a good price and the car was in fairly good condition. No - because it didn't come with any remote key fobs and I had not been told that. I realised when I stopped for petrol on my way home.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I didn't know that there was a T4 S40 but when I found out I wanted one.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly, but I felt they should have told me about the missing remote fobs. I felt that they went out of their way to make sure I didn't find out - they even started the car for me when I picked it up, I think so that I didn't realise. It cost £200 to get two replacement ones from Volvo.

What's it like to drive?

Enjoyable - good acceleration and handles quite well.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few minor things but nothing that has caused me any particular problems - minor oil leak, occasionally doesn't idle evenly, sometimes stutters when turbo kicks in.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot space and space when seats folded down. Has seatbelt-type thing in the boot which is very handy for stopping things moving around.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Trip computer.