Volvo V40 1.8i SE 5d (98) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I got sick of the repair bills and these cars depreciate faster than you can fill your wallet.
Costs
The ABS warning light came on, that cost me over £1000. The 60000 mile service cost nearly £800, the spark plug caps are £50 each.
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On the road
Driving
Pretty neutral to drive, some understeer if you go into a corner hard.
Performance
Quite nippy when pushed.
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Living with it
Reliability
I had the car 2 years and it cost me over £2000 in servicing and repairs, the electrics were a nightmare.
Image
It's a Volvo, what more need I say
Comfort
Comfortable seats
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Security and Service
Security
Ok, I had no problems
Service
You get well looked after, but the servicing costs are astronomical.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
A repair bill of over £1000 for a fault in the ABS system cased by going out on a rainy day.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes