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Michelle Scott, Aberdeenshire

Volvo S40 T5 2008

5 star review

This is our 4th Volvo, second S40 T5. Build quality, safety and reliability are brilliant. Extremely responsive on over taking. Averaging 34mpg, our older T5 was slightly better. Have the r-design but prefered the older wooden dash board, apart from that we are very happy with the car. Servicing is a ridiculous price as we only have one dealer north Scotland and Highlands!! Perth and Dundee are a bit more competitive. Sound system 6cd player is fantastic. Would certainly miss the 240 bhp if I down scaled.

Submitted: 30/10/2010 21:55:39

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Paul Gladstone, Yorkshire

Volvo S40 2008

1 star review

I’ve had the car from new for six months, in that time it has been back to the garage four times, the last time for six weeks. The car keeps shutting down and will either rev continually or will not go above 30mph. The car is dangerous and unreliable, you can not trust it. I would not recommend a Volvo to anybody. When the weather is cold it is pot luck if the car is going to start or not. I am very, very, disappointed with the car and when it happens again, which it will, I will seriously consider telling Volvo they can have the car back as it is not safe.

Submitted: 10/12/2009 11:10:23

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Mark Cady, Cardiff

Volvo S40 2.0d SE 2008

5 star review

I have had the car since June 2008, arriving with optional extras of leather seats, park distance and CD changer. I have already covered 21k miles and am approaching my second service. Only had one set of front tyres at 16k miles, with the rears set for 30k miles. The drive is assured, performance more than adequate and it provides a great blend of motorway and around the town driving that my previous vehicles failed to deliver. The badge carries some prestige, without the high costs of BMW’s and Audi’s..... My only concern is cost of servicing, and I am glad this is a company car. My 12.5k miles service (at 6 months old) cost £324, and all I had extra was some wiper blades. Overall I could not be happier, and I am already looking at my next Volvo for when my car gets changed at 60k miles.

Submitted: 26/03/2009 10:06:53

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John Bell, England

Volvo S40 T5 Sedan 2008

5 star review

The 2008 Volvo S40 T5 is currently for me, a British Columbia, Canada owner, Volvo’s best offering. It is the most nimble, easy-to-park,economical, and space-efficient model of the four Volvo’s I have owned since 1982. On a long trip(such as a recent 2300km inter-provincial one which I took in June) the car’s comfortable seats, quiet air-conditioning, unflappable suspension, and fine gasoline mileage(37mpg) made it an outstanding vehicle for long-distance travel. Its sun roof made it a great platform from which to view the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Around town it carries out errands( at least so far) with out faltering. No vehicle is perfect. I would like to see a more accessible glove box, an improved jack handle, and a better coin holder. Reflective safety triangles on the doors and reflective tape on the front and rear bumpers should be in place as on earlier Volvo’s. Volvo Canada has a winner in this little car and should do more to promote it in this country.

Submitted: 30/07/2008 08:25:28

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