1998 Volvo V40 CD review from UK and Ireland
"Very comfortable mile muncher"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver seat belt returns with quite a bit of oomph (I'm surprised that the buckle hasn't broken the door glass).
General comments?
Good forward visibility.
Poor rear visibility.
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| A safe, reliable, and very comfortable car |
| Great to drive, but a nightmare to run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2001 |