Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Running costs are very high. You will be lucky to get a service for less than £300.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The automatic brake balance system has a Volvo declared fault when braking hard from high speed that causes the car to weave left and right.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The low pressure turbo has excelllent low down torque which makes for a relaxed swift drive. Good tow car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Does not always start first try, otherwise ok.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It is a Volvo - what do you expect?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rear seats are a bit cramped and hard so I am told by my children.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The local dealer is not interested in service, just my money.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No