2000 Volvo S40 2.0 t review from South Africa
"Volvo not for life!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Jerky low-throttle on first gear sometimes dies
strange engine noise if stalled
clutch failure @ 140k km
expensive maintenance costs
faulty central locking.
General comments?
Power, fuel consum, safety, comfort excel
resale, maintenance costs bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo corsa gsi |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2006 |