Volvo S40 2.0i SE 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Parts expensive.
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On the road
Driving
A driver's car, very firm ride, good cornering.
Performance
Develops power at high revs. Need to use glovebox to go quickly.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down in 4 years / 46,000 miles.
Image
Quite a sporty look.
Comfort
Firm ride - too firm for my passengers.
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Security and Service
Security
Good alarm system.
Service
A number of build problems were resolved without any fuss.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None, but quite a bit of engine noise at high end of rev range.
Other
Front suspension control arms (ball joint) replaced at 43,000 miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes