Volvo V40 (96-)

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Eats front tyres and fuel if you have a heavy right foot.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Uneventful. Very comfortable on long journeys.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great Q car. Upsets boy racers and motorcyclists!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far, so good...

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very understated. Doesn't attract attention.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    BBS alloys are extremely uncomfortable to clean...!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Fine.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Volvo costs high. Don't bother once warranty over.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sheared two engine mounts until Volvo modified.

    Other

    Brakes could be more powerful.

    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