Volvo V40 2.0T Sport 5d (2000/X) Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Volvo V40 2.0T Sport 5d (2000/X) - Owner Review Size of the boot. Nothing else that couldn't be found of a simlar type of car in it' class. 2 Summary 2 out of 5 What does this car say about you? 'Family man' I guess. Not too bothered about status symbols. Don't care what the outside world thinks. What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car? They were impresed with the solid feel of the car and low noise on motorways. Would you buy this car again and why? No. Expenive to run being a 2L turbo it' very juicy in town. Insurnace is pretty high which I wish I'd checked fully before buying. Servicing cost are top end of average. What are you likely to buy next? I now own a Vauxhall Agila. Just as a second car. Main family car is my other halfs Peugeot 307 1.6L Buying experience 3 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Independent Did you buy this car new? Used What price did you pay? £5,000 When did you buy the car? April 2006 Did you get a good deal and why? I paid the going rate at the time. Is there any special reason why you bought this car? Having two young children I wanted something with a reputation for safety and reliability. Also internal size and a very comfortable ride. What was the dealer like? Your average independent dealer. Willing to undertake minor faults found after I paid for it for no charge. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. GET QUOTE Insurance group: 29 Driving it 3 out of 5 What's it like to drive? When not rumbling through worn anti roll bar links it was fine. 2L turbo very pocky and capable on motorways and open country roads. Cruise control and deep comfy seats very useful on long journies. Heavy on petrol through town though. What's it like to park? Fine. No major issues. Living with it 2 out of 5 Have you had any problems with the car? YES! I seemed to go through endless amount of anti roll bar drop link. Every year both front drop link bars would need replacing! It was starting to get silly costing hundreds of pounds a time. What's most practical about your car? Size of the boot. Nothing else that couldn't be found of a simlar type of car in it' class. Favourite gadget, option or accessory? Cruie control, electric tilt/slide sunroof, heated seats. Volvo V40 cars for sale We have 42 models like this for sale. Find Volvo V40 cars for sale Car Information Packs Get our information pack for the Volvo V40 estate, which will tell you everything you need to know before you buy. Find out more Help buying the Volvo V40 Estate Parkers Volvo V40 Estate review Volvo V40 Estate facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs