Other Volvo V40 (2012 - 2019) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Colour passion red - I used to be a fire fighter.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    People have made positive comments about the car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    At the moment - yes. As I have had no problems.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £18,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got a good deal as they were coming to the end of June 2014 when the deal ran out and they still had some more V40's to sell.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always driven a Volvo.

    What was the dealer like?

    Not bad - could improve there customer care. The parts department were very good.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Sticks to the road in hard cornering. Never seems to run out of power.

    What's it like to park?

    Rear window vision is restrictive. But like any car you get used to it.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Touch wood - nothing has gone wrong with the V40 yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    MPG - I am getting 67mpg with a new car. I am 6' 3" tall and I fit in with headroom to spare.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I bought the base model - I did buy some extra's - the rubber mats are a good buy.