...ever want to annoy a volvo driver, flash him and then tell him his lights are on and its only 1:30 in the afternoon!!! Enought of that, on with the review!!! Volvo's S40 and V40 models consigned angular 1970s styling to the past and ushered in curvaceous and stylish looks that harked back to cars like the P1800S, star of the 1960s TV series 'The Saint'.It was a box on wheels that made skodas lok like streamlined supercars.
They looked forward, too, ... ...all-important first step on the Volvo ownership ladder at prices starting from £14,495 including standard air conditioning - £4,000 less than you'd pay for an entry-level BMW 3 Series saloon. Since launch, the range has been continuously improved and the latest substantial changes, dubbed 'Phase II' by Volvo, have taken three years of development work culminating in new engines and transmissions, retuned chassis, upgraded specifications and additional ...
andycharger 29.08.2000
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpful Review of Volvo S40 2.0
Advantages: Very safe Disadvantages: A bit too safe .......
...was told it was a Volvo S40, I said "what on earth do they look like?!!". I really had no idea about Volvo's and never had the slightest interest in them. The only thought I had had about them was the people that drive the big square estates seem to think they own the road!! Anyway when I saw what my new car looked like I was more than happy (it's silver which is my fave colour for cars as well). When I got into the car it just felt so comfortable. ... ...when I'm walking up to my car!! I really do love it and after never even thinking about owning a Volvo I would seriously contemplate another one! And the safety aspect of driving a Volvo with two small children plays a very large part in wanting to own another one. ...
Claire69 14.06.2002
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: helpful Review of Volvo S40 2.0
Advantages: Comfort and safety Disadvantages: fuel economy not as good as could be
...looking around and saw a volvo driving past me and thought why not have a laugh and see how much they cost, to my surprise a second hand volvo is not that dear, checked the features and wow you get a lot for your money, you get the usual extras, like leccy windows central locking, air con, then theres the traction control, heated wing mirrors and the very nice heated seats.
As yet the only problem i have had is that they cost a bit more to service ...
rowiman 16.12.2006
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Volvo S40 2.0
Estate - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 140 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE, SE Lux, SE Lux Premium, SE Premium, S, Sport
Saloon - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed - (Man) / 5 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2435 cc - Max Speed: 138 mph - 170 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: S, SE, SE Sport, Sport
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