Volvo V40 1.8i SE 5d (98) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £7,000 privately and depriciated badly.
Costs
Volvo servicing steep. Over £200 for key and alarm fob.
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On the road
Driving
Handles like a barge.
Performance
Ok for a 1.8.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine rattles at 65,000 miles.
Image
Looks better than it goes.
Comfort
Leather trim, air con, not too bad.
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Security and Service
Security
Ok.
Service
Volvo not interested in warranty claim 4,000 miles outside warranty.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cam followers worn, despite Volvo service - quoted £1700 to fix. Failed first MOT for emisions, £500.
Other
Suspension worn after 65,000 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?
No