2001 Volvo V40 review from North America
"Safety, performance, comfort all wrapped up into one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Has needed new brakes twice since we purchased it used 18 months ago. I suspect it needed new brakes when we bought it used from a Volvo dealer, but oh well.
Air conditioning leaked into passenger side front seat, but it went away by itself.
Nothing else!
General comments?
Best value on the road! What more could you want: safety, performance, comfort, carrying capacity, and that great Volvo look!
We bought the Volvo because we wanted something REALLY safe. You don't get any better than this: head airbags, side airbags, front airbags, whiplash protection system, and more. Nobody does safety better than Volvo.
The V40 was our choice because we needed some carrying capacity, but didn't want to pay for a V70. A V40 is 91% of the length of a V70 but only 65% of the price!
The ride is great --- wonderful pick-up, really comfy seats, very stable and heavy feeling.
My only complaint is the interior is a bit cramped feeling (plus we have the sunroof which eats up some space).
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| I'd buy another one in a minute |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2002 |