Volvo V40 (1996 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2004/53
- Bought: Used in August 2009
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. 1996 V40 MkI 2.0L 140hp LPG (aftermarket fitting), leather interior- won’t let me put correct year...
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- Bought: Used in September 2022
2003 1.9D SE (105 bhp) For a 19 year old car I can't fault it. It comes with all the...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in January 2019
It must have been fantastic when new, I love it actually n would like a newer one...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in January 2007
I have owned this car for the last 7 years and in that time have only had to change a...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in September 2019
Bought by accident ( ! ) when looking for a replacement for my Honda civic. Never considered but popped up...
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in March 2017
After owning some 27 cars I hope my opinion counts! This little Volvo estate never fails to impress me, it...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in December 2017
This car was bought as a 'stop gap' vehicle, as I'm scheduled for ankle surgery on my left ankle and...
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in January 2012
A bit over 300 000 miles and an awful history, the previous owner almost sent it to the crusher but...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in October 2017
If you're going to get a V40, make sure you get an SE as in lower spec it's really not...
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- Year/plate: 1997/R
- Bought: Used in January 2012
This car is awesome, I love it, comfortable, safe, reliable, well bulid, bulid quality is good, the interior is nice,...
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