Volvo S40 (2004 - 2012) 2.0 R DESIGN Sport 4d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible but not wanting the usual Volvo styling.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Good looking car, find it comfortable.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, replaced by the newer V40 with better interior equipment.

What are you likely to buy next?

Audi/BMW for high quality interiors.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,999

When did you buy the car?

June 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Was looking at smaller sized cars for similar prices and found this, got more space and better interior than I expected for the price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Good, no issues.

What's it like to drive?

Smooth and has enough pull for motorways, gets around 30mpg in city driving and 38mpg on motorways.

What's it like to park?

Rear visibility and judging the boot can be a little difficult, parking sensors would help with this.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Slight knocking sound from front drivers side. Suspension has been looked at by manufacturer and no issues found. I believe it may be a component inside the door panel itself.

What's most practical about your car?

Reasonable boot space and room for passengers but can get a little cramped in the back with 5 passengers.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

N/A.