Volvo V40 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seemed cheap at the time. Proved costly to run.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As above, costly to run. Servicing by main dealer not cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable. Ok on long journey.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I knew what I was buying!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Up until warranty ran out, all seemed ok, then failed MOT and £1,700 bill - not impressed.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's a Volvo?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No one has tried to take it?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Up until warranty ran out ok, but expensive - after warranty poor and even more expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Rattles at about 65mph.

    Other

    Rear suspension arm worn, drivesaft worn, steering pump leaking required replacement, rear discs worn, gearbox leaking oil - this all dispite full Volvo service history and general dual carriageway type driving. These were not found last service.

    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