Volvo S40 (1996 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Results 11 to 20 of 95
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- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in February 2008
easy to drive...
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- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in September 2006
Good sized boot, & adequate room inside.
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- Year/plate: 2000/X
- Bought: Used in April 2005
Reasonable sized boot capacity and passenger cabin for it's size.
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- Year/plate: 1999/V
- Bought: Used in August 2007
4 doors and comfortable inside. Although the boot is not very practical considering its size. ...
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in October 2001
it always starts...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in May 2005
Easy to drive...
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in April 2007
Roomy enough for 5 people plus good size boot ...
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in February 2005
The comfort and space inside. Being a saloon means it is never to be hugely practical and the boot,...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in April 2007
Large boot for a saloon, diesel gives 50+mpg and has good overtaking ability. Excellent CD radio,...
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- Year/plate: 1999/V
- Bought: Used in February 2007
You can fit 5 people in it with comfort. The three point belt on the middle back seat is very...
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