1998 Volvo V40 T4 CD review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ECU has been replaced 3 times - took until 27,000 miles to solve, turbo hose has blown off twice leaving me stranded, climate control not working for first 3 months, windows mist up.
Still problems with ECU engine stalls, holds back under load. When going well it is a refined car, but when you are along side an artic lorry and the engine decides to stop you begin to question your sanity.
General comments?
My car has now done 67,000 miles and I have got used to the problems. It was even stolen when in for service at a Volvo main dealer, his help was appalling, and Volvo UK did not want to know. It is the worst garage customer service I have ever had in 25 years of new cars. It's my third and last Volvo - I should have learnt my lesson last time with my 850, it was crap - four gearboxes. I gave them another chance, bigger fool me.
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| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 1999 |