Volvo S40 (1996 - 2004) 2.0 T4 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I enjoy driving.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - reliable and enjoyable to drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
Newer version of same car or Renault Clio 182.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,400
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - because I paid a good price and the car was in fairly good condition. No - because it didn't come with any remote key fobs and I had not been told that. I realised when I stopped for petrol on my way home.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I didn't know that there was a T4 S40 but when I found out I wanted one.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, but I felt they should have told me about the missing remote fobs. I felt that they went out of their way to make sure I didn't find out - they even started the car for me when I picked it up, I think so that I didn't realise. It cost £200 to get two replacement ones from Volvo.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Enjoyable - good acceleration and handles quite well.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few minor things but nothing that has caused me any particular problems - minor oil leak, occasionally doesn't idle evenly, sometimes stutters when turbo kicks in.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot space and space when seats folded down. Has seatbelt-type thing in the boot which is very handy for stopping things moving around.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Trip computer.
