2003 Volvo V40 review from North America
"Quality ----and it will cost you too!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cruise control works (some of the time.
Brakes went out at 16K mark.
Gas mileage is below average.
General comments?
The V40 is a dynamic little runabout.
Excellent power with the attached turbo.
Power comes at a price with dismal gas mileage.
The blackest mark is the fact that, as the dealer told me, it is common place to have the back brake pads go out around 15K miles.
The salesperson failed to let us now about this unique design feature.
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| 2002 - V40 1.9T 1.9 litre turbo 4 V is for Vigor, Versatility, and Value |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16900 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2200 |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2003 |