Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good deal including leather steering wheel etc.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Main dealer service costs ok to date.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels safe, precise steering, good road holding and braking.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine for a 1.6, but I would buy a more powerful version if I did more motorway driving.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems so far.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A Volvo - image does not worry me!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good front seats and driving position - maybe a little cramped in back. Good sound system.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok, but easy to accidentally unlock with radio control - not just a Volvo fault though!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best new car purchase experience I have had, plus excellent treatment on servicing, although dealership has changed.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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