Volvo V40 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hose for the turbo needed replacing, not covered under warranty, charge for replacing it seemed steep.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles quite well, not as stodgy as its image suggests.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Almost as quick as the 130TDI Passat we had before and 50+mpg.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apart from the turbo charger hose, good.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Getting better.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Drive it all day comfort, some of the best seats in the business.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alarm, Immobiliser and Deadlocks, but it is a Volvo so can't see anyone wanting to pinch it.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Complained to Volvo about the hose not being covered under the warranty they were very apologetic and will reduce the next service bill by the same amount.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hose for turbo charger.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes