Volvo S40 (1996 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in August 2013
I won this car on eBay, not something I'd normally do. It was advertised as having fsh and the mileage...
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- Year/plate: 2003/03
- Bought: Used in July 2002
Four doors.
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in September 2014
The handling on the road and the way it meanders around corners is magnificent.
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- Year/plate: 2000/X
- Bought: Used in August 2013
Its really spacious so anything is practical.
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in June 2011
Boot space and space when seats folded down. Has seatbelt-type thing in the boot which is very handy...
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in June 2011
The fact that it has 4 doors and a large boot.
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in July 2011
Comfortable for family...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in March 2011
Big comfy interior along with a spacious boot that will easily swallow unwanted items for the skip...
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- Year/plate: 1999/T
- Bought: Used in November 2009
4 doors, 5 seats and a decent boot.
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in April 2008
Huge boot and comfort for the family of four...
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