Volvo V40 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    High depreciation.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Main dealer servicing very pricey.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice car to drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.8i wont set the world on fire, but economical.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Buy two and hope they both don't break down at the same time.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hasn't been stolen yet.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Main dealer response to problems excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    You name it.

    Other

    "Mitsubishi-built 1.8i engine is the most unreliable in the whole Volvo range" off-the-record comment from a Volvo technician.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes