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t5 pete
Sunday 23rd November 2008, 20:13
my misses is hopefully just about to pass her test and would like to keep the volvo family what are s/v 40's like im thinking of the 1.6 also do they do the 16v head on these is there any common faults on these models
cheers pete

volvokid
Sunday 23rd November 2008, 20:53
The only thing I can recommend is go for the 1.8 the 1.6 is a bit gutless and wont pull out of dangerous situations but the 1.8 has a bit more poke.
The S/V40 on a whole are good cars fairly comfy not like your T5 but more so than its rivals i.e Vectra and the Passat. There a quite car and will return good mpg and with all Volvo’s there safe.

daveforber
Monday 24th November 2008, 00:57
If she's driving it after just passing her test, it probably won't matter, but I find it quite nose-heavy.

They're comfortable, reliable enough (the accepted wisdom I think is to go for later cars due to slightly iffy build issues on the earlier ones in 97-98 [I have an early one, couple of switches out, some loose trim, nothing serious]).

Typical Volvo - safe too, 4* NCAP is pretty good, especially given their age!

r07s
Monday 24th November 2008, 20:08
My better half loves her 98 V40; never misses a beat, all the comfy bits such as leather and heated seats..., very practical and gets around 30mpg on a petrol 2ltr turbo.

Damn sight better than my sodding V70R - grrr!

fireclown
Tuesday 25th November 2008, 22:56
i have a 98 v40 diesel. very comfy. easy to handle and 45mpg.

CONDYBOY
Wednesday 26th November 2008, 23:59
If you can go for a diesel sport mate, 115bhp standard (D4192T3 engine code) and 44+mpg depending on how heavy footed you drive. Check for any knocks from suspension and general wear an tear if it looks a bit tatty it probably is! Happy hunting.