1996 Volvo S40 SE review from UK and Ireland
"A luxurious Tank with a need for speed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The computer tripped before a start up. The fuel system cut out not allowing to start the engine, this error was rectified by Volvo at a cheap cost.
The immobiliser activated in rush hour traffic, this cut off the engine obviously. The hassle of moving the car was more frustrating than waiting for Volvo to pick it up and repair it (I also happened to crash the courtesy car that day, writing off a two year old DB7, ouch).
General comments?
The car is very comfortable.
There's plenty of power from the engine for a two litre. My top speed was 131 MPH.
Even though the car is a smaller Volvo it still weighs in at 1610 KS. This is an advantage at handling the road which is second to none!
Volvo is renown for building cars strong enough to absorb the impact of a scud missile. Though think about the damage you'll cause ploughing into another car, especially cars like a DB7 which is worth £100,000. This is why the car is a group 15 insurance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2002 |