2003 Volvo V40 Sport 1.8 petrol

Summary:

Reliable estate car

Faults:

Quite a lot, but mostly just wear and tear. And it is 20+ years old with higher mileage now. Keep up with services and it will last, it's a Volvo!

General Comments:

Silver V40 estate, a 2003 model (last of them for this generation) very 1990s feel about it, but that's why I love it and kept it a long time. Simple and reliable.

Very comfortable interior. Great to drive. 1.8 petrol engine is punchy and still does around 35 mpg.

Has a bit of a boring image, but I don't know why, it comes from a time when Volvo were shaking off the old man image and becoming cool.

Well worth a look if you just need a durable cheap old estate car; used to be a common sight on the roads, but not many about now.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th February, 2024

5th Mar 2024, 16:56

It did still have its "old man" image at this point, but I always liked the S40/V40 of this generation. But to be honest the later 2004 newer models were much better, if a bit more complicated and expensive to run.

2003 Volvo V40 sport lux 2.0 turbo

Summary:

It is the best car I've ever driven

Faults:

The power assisted steering fluid leaked, on the sport lux the front skirting tend to hit bumps on the road I've had it replaced once. The clutch started to leak as well.

General Comments:

.The car is got some go in it.

.The wooden cabin looks very nice.

.The seats are really comfortable.

.It has a solid feeling when you get in the car you feel safe as well.

.The rear seats are a bit small for three teenagers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th May, 2005