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Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004 )

Practical, safe, roomy and well equipped. Turbo versions are very rapid, GDIs frugal. Impressive results for late models in Warranty Direct Survey.

Below standard handling, ride and steering. Build quality problems with earlier cars. 1996 - 2000 best avoided, especially 1.8GDIs. 2000 - 2004 okay.

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Last updated 9 March 2012

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