Used price:
£2,218 - £14,873
PROS
- Low CO2 and excellent fuel economy
- Available in four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive
CONS
- Only the flagship model comes with all-wheel drive
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Volvo V40 Reviews
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Older reviews
4x4 (1 review)
2012 - 2019
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Hatchback (1 review)
2012 - 2019
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Comfortable old stager that's still a sound all-rounder
Used price: £1,586 - £13,755Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive but not the best ride
- Exceptionally comfortable seats
- Good refinement levels
- Lots of standard safety equipment
CONS
- Fewer engines offered as of 2018
- Dated media system
- Cramped interior space
- Cluttered, button-heavy centre console
Estate (1 review)
1996 - 2004
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Used price: £0 - £0Read full review
PROS
Still looks good, well built, reliable
CONS
Not quite enough boot space, old
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