Volvo S40 (2004 - 2012) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 52
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in October 2016
Great runner, no real problems. The fuel filter needs to be changed quite often. There’s a lot of wear on...
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- Year/plate: 2012/61
- Bought: Used in July 2018
Its a all round safe car, not too big and not too small, its got the power when you need...
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in September 2020
Bought the car loved everything about it, comfortable reliable and excellent on fuel full spec for the year and would...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in March 2019
Classic design -from all angles-no quirky angles or the dreaded 'flats' around the wheel arches which I hate. Great solid...
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in June 2015
A great car to drive, the modern S40 is much better than the 1990s model to drive. Sharp looking in...
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- Year/plate: 2008/08
- Bought: Used in March 2018
In general the car is an good drive with good handling and comfort for both the driver and passengers, the...
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- Year/plate: 2009/59
- Bought: Used in December 2017
I know Volvo has a long and respectable history and I have known many proud Volvo owners over the years.
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in January 2017
Not anything to dislike about this car! The days of the 'old man car' tag are well and truest gone,...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in January 2012
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- Year/plate: 2008/58
- Bought: Used in June 2012
Reasonable boot space and room for passengers but can get a little cramped in the back with 5...
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