Volvo V40 1.8 XS 5d (00) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Seemed cheap at the time. Proved costly to run.
Costs
As above, costly to run. Servicing by main dealer not cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Acceptable. Ok on long journey.
Performance
I knew what I was buying!
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Living with it
Reliability
Up until warranty ran out, all seemed ok, then failed MOT and £1,700 bill - not impressed.
Image
It's a Volvo?
Comfort
Ok.
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Security and Service
Security
No one has tried to take it?
Service
Up until warranty ran out ok, but expensive - after warranty poor and even more expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattles at about 65mph.
Other
Rear suspension arm worn, drivesaft worn, steering pump leaking required replacement, rear discs worn, gearbox leaking oil - this all dispite full Volvo service history and general dual carriageway type driving. These were not found last service.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No