Volvo V40 (1996 - 2004) 2.0T Sport 5d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Hopefully I am not a boring as it says I am.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No comment. No outstanding features.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW estate
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
No, not really. Dealer knew we needed a car asap. Budget tyres fitted to car. A bucket load of mud left on underside of car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Last car had engine fire
What was the dealer like?
Arrogant, self-satisfied.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Road holding not great. could be because it is an estate. Jumps a lot if you hit a bump in the road. The most boring car to drive but then it is an estate and not a nippy saloon.
What's it like to park?
Very east to park. Good rear vision and easy to see the back of the car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Usual wear and tear expected. Many software problems. Air bag module needed replacing - not expected. Air bag sensors causing trouble now. Generally has not cost over the odds although the dealers seem to chance their arm on occasion.
What's most practical about your car?
The large boot and especially large space with rear seats down. A jack of all trades kind of car. Not really the master of anything. Good as a general family with dog, car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Window clip for parking slip.
