Volvo V40 2.0 T4 SE 5d Auto (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not a good idea to have extras unless you REALLY want them. I had almost every option installed and have lost £18k of value in 3 1/2 years, meaning that with Volvo finance payments it costs the same per month as the mortgage on a 4 bed detached house.
Costs
I feel that costs are average for this type of car, luckily nothing much goes wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Considering it is an estate, it has amazing handling.
Performance
Frightened myself when I upgraded from my Probe. You also have to be careful with the speed as it is very easy to exceed the limit without realising. Cruse control is a great for making sure that it does not happen.
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from normal wear and tear and the ongoing electrical problem, no problems have been experienced.
Image
Looks good and has encouraged colleagues to invest.
Comfort
The electric seat upgrade was definitely worth the money.
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Security and Service
Security
If someone wants to get in they will just pop the window, but no one has been able to take the car itself.
Service
Extremely poor service received both from sales and service in two local dealerships.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Have had a problem since new, but they have still not been able to find the cause. Engine warning light comes on during cold weather and car becomes difficult to start.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No