Hi all, I'm a 21 year old male who is almost always online. I thought it may be a good idea to use m...
Hi all, I'm a 21 year old male who is almost always online. I thought it may be a good idea to use my time wisely for a change and make a few bob out of it too, so here I am.
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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, but that is to be expected. It is a 1.6, so it won't have the same MPG as your 1.0 run-around. It is also quite a heavy car, another sign of its immense safety. Take the versions with a few extras and this car soon becomes just as luxurious as the next.
The half leather seats and burl wood dash go a treat. The air-conditioning is a great extra to have, along with the Air Mix, Air Circulation, Electric Windows and Mirrors. It has all the basic extras you would expect, and so it should.
The 1998 version of the 1.6 S40 is up there in the same league as the BMW 3 Series, so you know that it is going to be a good drive before you even start.
The steering is very light in the S40, something which I personally love. The ride is smooth, as the seats are extremely comfortable, along with the well set-up suspension.
With the 1.6 you are looking to get the following specs out of it.
BHP - 105 (Approx.) Top Speed - 115MPH (Approx.) 0 - 60 Time - 9.6secs (Approx.)
At the end of the day, this car isn't going to get you too far in the world of Street Racing, but when you drive a car as beautiful, and as comfortable as this, who cares.
Along with the decent engine specs, there are the obvious specs that we look at first. The interior and exterior looks. With alloy wheels and the OEM spoiler, the car automatically looks sportier.
Inside the car are all the mod cons. Drinks holders are located behind the hand bake in the MK1 models, and Volvo sell Drinks holders for the back too. The boot has some nice little extras such as belts for luggage, and netting to hold loose items in place.
The dash area is also well presented and set out nicely. There is a small light that stays on until you touch the break pedal, and then it goes out, but if it stays on you have a broken brake light. This is always a nice touch, as it means you have to spend less time checking the car for working lights, and more time driving. There is also a nice "Service" light that lets you know it is time for you to take your car for another check-up. The backlights can also be dimmed on the dash using a little dial, so no more sore eyes.
If you look on the dealer website you will see that you have the option to buy the “All New S40” or the “Classic S40”. Only the Classic S40 has the option of a 1.6i engine, and in my personal opinion looks much nicer than the All New S40.
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
Saloon - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1798 cc - Max Speed: 124 mph - 125 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: Sport, SE Sport, SE, S, R-DESIGN Sport
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
Thanks for taking the time to write this review, I'm hoping to get one of these within the next few months and wanted to know a bit more about it :) Josh
Gilesgate Ltd approved Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6I XS 4dr manual in Pure Silver.The car has ... more
covered 91,000 miles and has a manufacturer recommended combined MPG of 35.30.Additional Info: Insurance Group 8. Emission Count 202g/Km, What Green Car Rating of 10...
VOLVO approved Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6 S 4dr manual in Passion Red.The car has covered 25,300 ... more
miles and has a manufacturer recommended combined MPG of 39.20.Additional Info: Insurance Group 7. Emission Count 171g/Km, What Green Car Rating of 46.
Rybrook Chester Volvo approved Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6 S 4dr manual in Silver.The car has ... more
covered 22,438 miles and has a manufacturer recommended combined MPG of 39.20.Additional Info: Insurance Group 7. Emission Count 171g/Km, What Green Car Rating of 46...
Rybrook Chester Volvo approved Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6 S 4dr manual in Silver.The car has ... more
covered 31,426 miles and has a manufacturer recommended combined MPG of 39.20.Additional Info: Insurance Group 7. Emission Count 171g/Km, What Green Car Rating of 46...
Murray Motors Sighthill approved Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6 S 4dr manual in Silver Mt..The car ... more
has covered 37,574 miles and has a manufacturer recommended combined MPG of 39.20.Additional Info: Insurance Group 7. Emission Count 171g/Km, What Green Car Rating...
Jun 30th, 2004
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