Volvo S40 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of toys for not a lot of money

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Average

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average rep car feel

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    1.8 (115bhp) is pathetic. Go for a 2.0T or the mighty T4

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you look after it, it will look after you.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average rep car looks. Recieves the typical Volvo driver comments

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Volvo make the best seats in terms of comfort and safety

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It can be broken into, but not driven away

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Varies from dealer to dealer but my local (Keith Price Volvo) is second to none

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Will go on for ever. It's bullet proof

    Other

    Suspension bushes wear easily

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes