Volvo S40 2.0i 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fitted CD player. Needs air con - apart from that, fully loaded.
Costs
Not bad fuel consumption for 2.0. Had to take out a second mortgage to get it serviced at main dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Gearbox is horrible. Finding 5th takes planning and precision, not great in bends but comfy and heated seats great in Winter.
Performance
I put my foot down and it goes. Loses traction easily in the wet from a standing start.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never had a problem, but warning light keeps on coming on - an electrical fault.
Image
You either like them or don't. A different choice to a 3-series, mine is in a nice metallic with alloys. They can look dull if wrong colour and wheels.
Comfort
Seats fine, pedals and wheel all adjust to suit my 6' 2" frame.
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Security and Service
Security
Until someone trys to steal it I'll never know, but seems pretty secure.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
New discs and pads from main dealer broke the bank.
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