2003 Volvo V40 Sport 1.8 petrol
Summary:
Reliable estate car
Faults:
Quite a lot, but mostly just wear and tear. And it is 20+ years old with higher mileage now. Keep up with services and it will last, it's a Volvo!
General Comments:
Silver V40 estate, a 2003 model (last of them for this generation) very 1990s feel about it, but that's why I love it and kept it a long time. Simple and reliable.
Very comfortable interior. Great to drive. 1.8 petrol engine is punchy and still does around 35 mpg.
Has a bit of a boring image, but I don't know why, it comes from a time when Volvo were shaking off the old man image and becoming cool.
Well worth a look if you just need a durable cheap old estate car; used to be a common sight on the roads, but not many about now.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th February, 2024
5th Mar 2024, 16:56
It did still have its "old man" image at this point, but I always liked the S40/V40 of this generation. But to be honest the later 2004 newer models were much better, if a bit more complicated and expensive to run.