Volvo S40 2.5 T5 SE 4d Geartronic (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Plenty of car and equipment per pound.
Costs
Dealer servicing expensive - yet to try independents.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth exec with hooligan alter-ego.
Performance
Tremendous mid-range punch, fantastically torquey engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
This is where it all falls down - problems with ECU, ignition, suspension, engine - total 23 weeks off road so far.
Comfort
Usual superb Volvo seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard Thatcham also reduces insurance cost.
Service
No first-time fixes, parts not in stock.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Even super unleaded isn't good enough - valve failure is apparently a known problem to Volvo.
Other
Ignition/immobiliser, ECU, trip computer, suspension/steering joints.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No