Volvo S40 1.6i XS 4d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought the car in Mat this year and it's still worth more than I paid for it (according to the Parker's price).
Costs
Dealer servicing expensive. Fuel costs as you would expect for a 1.6 that weighs 1.25 tonnes.
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On the road
Driving
Impressive road handling, quiet and smooth.
Performance
The 1.6 does very well.
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Living with it
Reliability
A few problems with remote central locking.
Image
Classy car, and you're not embarassed to say that you own a Volvo.
Comfort
Great seats, excellent driving position, switches and buttons well laid out.
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Security and Service
Security
Great security, remote locking a boon. Still don't know if alarm works as I've never heard it.
Service
Dealer washed car after a service, didn't dilute cleaning solution. They had to T-Cut and re-wax the car, not charged for this.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Remote locking played up, new batteries fitted.
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