Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £11,000 2 1/2 years ago. Worth £5500 now.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drinks too much and now knows its own way to volvo garage.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy, but light.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fast away, poor top end.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots and lots of expensive minor faults.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Stunning when washed.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Armchair seats, but no driving support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm lets me know when a large vehicle has passed.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor. I know more than they do.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil drinker - 1 pint every 2 months.

    Other

    Dashboard is constantly warning me of something.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No