Volvo V40 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) D2 R Design 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like something a bit different.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - its practical, frugal, spacious and solid yet still manages to look stylish.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Volvo.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Decent, got 3 years servicing, rear parking sensors and a tank of fuel for the standard base model price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted another Volvo after my last one.
What was the dealer like?
Professional and helpful. Not pushy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not what you would call an exciting drive, but makes up for it with fuel economy (and free road tax).
What's it like to park?
Very easy to judge the dimenions of the car despite having quite a small rear window. (WIth parking sensors a doddle).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Excellent fuel economy. Constantly acheives close to 50mpg in stop start town driving.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electronic speed limiter - useful when driving through "Average speed checks" on the motorway.
