Volvo S40 1.9 T4 SE 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very happy so far with the price I paid.
Costs
Volvo servicing and parts are costly, not a DIY Car.
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On the road
Driving
You know it has guts under the bonnet, slightly light front end when under power. DSA works extremely well in all weather conditions.
Performance
WOW. Like shi* of a shovel, runs best on 97 or 98 RON. Petrol? Bye bye! Like many so called sports cars 0 to 60 in 7 seconds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Owned 2 years so far, only an overheating problem fixed with a new thermostat.
Image
Not a head turner, but with the T4 you do get plenty of extras both inside and out.
Comfort
Very good, plenty of leg room for adults in the back, something not usually found in a 'sports car'.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent alarm system.
Service
Very professional, not had much dealings with them.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needs 97/98 RON petrol
Other
Faulty thermostat and slight missfire due to low grade fuel.
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