2003 Volvo V40 review from North America
"Love Volvo, love the car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint on the hood was blotchy in spots, and after the Volvo rep looked at the car, it was determined that it happened sometime between shipping and getting to the dealer. They originally thought it might be tree sap from the parking lot.
Leather seats are very comfortable, but I can tell they are not as durable as on my Ford. I can already see wear marks appearing.
General comments?
In general, it's a good and solid buy for someone that wants the durability and safety of a Volvo, but that does not want to pay the extra for the V70 or XC90.
The gas mileage on the V40 is surprisingly good, and improves greatly when cruise control is used.
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| Very solid, quality family wagon |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2003 |