Volvo S40 1.6

As a current owner of a 1.6 S40, I would like to share with you the joys of this car. The car is super safe, after all Volvo does mean "Rolling Iron", so you can expect all the safety features your dear old Granddad expected from his first Volvo. It all depends on what you are looking to get from your vehicle. If you are looking for complete peace of mind, knowing that should the worst come to the worst, you will be safe, then this is your car. If you are looking for a car that has stunning looks and decent performance, this is your car. Ok, so fuel consumption is not the best with this car ... more

The S40 SE 1.6 is a well equiped car with everything you need including climate control, leather interior, air conditioning, SIP's, style and much more. The handling is good in the dry weather but a little less so in the snow. For a 1.6 the power to weight ratio is about right and the car is good to drive. The only down side is the lack of leg room for rear passengers who have limited forward view due to the front head restraints. The boot space is ok but in snow when opened the snow on the boot lid finishes up in the boot. Overall though a good buy with excellent after sales service. ... more

I have an 's' reg 1.6 XS S40, and it's fantastic! I always thought volvo's were for the middle-aged driver, but i was wrong! I'm in my mid 20's and when i took it for a test drive i thought 'yes!' this is the car for me. It's got everything i need, Air con for the summer, airbags for the passengers (just in case), a tape and cd player within the same unit and enough comfort to last a whole trip to Scotland and back! The drivers seat has two leavers which move the seat into different positions for height and comfort. Also has lumbar support on both seats to help support your back. The dashboard ... more

In the following opinion I am going to give a full description of the Volvo S40 1.6. Because this is the car that I drive I can tell you everything. When I first got in I thought, what a comfortable car this is, I tuned the radio, put it up full blast and drove. The tank was full with petrol, I got as far as fleet and discovered that the petrol needed refilling. It had very effective power steering, brilliant air conditioning and a very effective CD player. The seats were very comfortable and it gave it a very smooth ride. There were, as usual Some typical Volvo faults though. Because the ... more

A Volvo! You got a VOLVO???? Hahahahaha! Have you lost the plot? That was the initial response when I told my friends which car I had picked as my new car. As bikers, a Volvo always used to be our nemesis, so when I got one, boy was I ribbed! In fact, when it arrived, one frined bought me some fluffy dice, and another bought me a tartan rug! Only the fact that no-one could find one did I not receive a crocheted facial tissue cover! Oh how they laugh on the other sides of their faces now! It's never had a days problem in 30,000 miles, it's comfortable, easy to drive, has a great sound system ... more

I loved this car, it fitted my family (wife and 2 kids) perfectly, had all we needed incl. CD player, alloys, climate control, electric gizmo's. Nice car to drive, ample power for me, although some say it is somewhat tame, I loved the sound of the engine and the power it gave. On the point of safety, I cannot recommend it enough, I unfortunately drove it down a boulder strewn bank into a loch (lost control on Gravel! No-ones fault, honest!). Hit some BIG rocks on the way down and finished up 4 wheels in the loch! Anyway, I believe the weight of the car and it's strength saved me and my family ... more