1996 Volvo V40 CD review from UK and Ireland
"Good solid workhorse, with loads of refinement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattling back door since I purchased the car, never really gone away.
The trip computer external heat sensor is stuck at 50 degrees?
Driveshaft needs replacing at 100,000 miles.
Shattered catalytic convertor at 88,000 miles.
General comments?
The car has just topped 100,000 miles and - given this - I cannot complain. No major mechanical failures - only general wear that would be expected at much lower mileages than the car has travelled. Original exhaust still on the car!
Good tight ride as the car has uprated suspension - definitely an improvement on standard cars driven.
I shall be upgrading to a T4 as the only problem is lack of acceleration onto motorways.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 5 GT Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2000 |