Volvo V40 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) D2 R Design 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
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What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
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Would you buy this car again and why?
NO, I purchased this car primarily for its claimed excellent fuel economy. Despite careful driving the car is achieving 15 miles to the gallon less than that claimed by Volvo. My previous 3 series achieved near the claimed mpg.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another BMW!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£22
When did you buy the car?
March 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bit of discount.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Fancied a change after a couple of 3 series BMW.
What was the dealer like?
Doves Volvo Blackburn. Efficient and not pushy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent drive, corners well. Ride not too hard.
What's it like to park?
Restricted rear view without optional parking sensors. Quite hard to park. Rear Headrests restrict view through mirror.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
1000 miles and no problems yet.
What's most practical about your car?
Good sized family hatchback.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
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