Is the Volvo V40 Cross Country reliable?

Reliability Survey, but the V40 didn't do particularly well; it finished 12th out of 14 contenders in the Family Car category and was beaten by everything from the Kia Ceed to the BMW 1 Series. Volvo as a manufacturer finished 21st out of 31 contenders for reliability, too, which is equally disappointing.

Is V40 AWD Cross Country?

Also unlike those models, the V40 Cross Country Edition is not available with four-wheel drive. In fact, despite the SUV-ilke styling and extra ground clearance, it's most at home on the road – and on the motorway, in particular, where it's very quiet inside.

How big is a Volvo V40 Cross Country?

Dimensions

	Dimensions	mm
A	Wheelbase	2647
B	Length	4370
C	Load length, floor, folded rear seat	1508
D	Load length, floor	684

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Is a Volvo V40 expensive to run?

In terms of fuel costs, the V40 shouldn't trouble your bank balance and will be on par with its rivals. The D2 is the most efficient model – its fuel consumption figure is an impressive 78.5mpg. ... The five-cylinder T5 is the most expensive model to run with a purse-busting figure of 34.9mpg.

How good is Volvo V40?

The V40 isn't the most practical car, but it's frugal, stylish, well made and good value, which is a winning recipe for us. Volvo didn't have much of a small car heritage until relatively recently, because its focus had been on building large family models that emphasised safety and practicality.

What's the difference between a Volvo V40 and a Volvo V40 Cross Country?

The Cross Country is based on Volvo's V40 family hatchback and is offered purely as a trim level rather than a whole separate variant. It gets a slightly raised ride height and tough-looking plastic bumpers that intend to give it an SUV stance, plus off-road allusions such as roof rails and side scuff plates.

What are the different types of Volvo V40?

There are three main trim levels in the V40 range ES, SE, and SE Lux, and all are fairly well equipped. Even ES comes with kit such as Bluetooth, four electric windows, climate control and Volvos City Safe emergency braking equipment.

Which Volvo V40 is top of the range?

The top-of-the-range petrol engine is the T4, which is a more powerful 1.6 turbo. It gives stronger performance than the T3, but costs more and isn't quite as efficient. We'd stick with the T3. V40 is available in three trim levels, and with a range of option packs.

How many miles will a Volvo V40 last?

It can also vary depending on the make and year of your Volvo. That being said, with the proper care the average lifespan of a Volvo is typically 20 years with over 200,000 miles.

Do Volvo use Ford engines?

Volvo used a mixture of Ford engines, and its own five-cylinder turbo units, up until 2014, when all the engines began to be replaced by Volvo's new (and still-current) family of Swedish-designed and built four-cylinder turbo engines. The best engine is Volvo's own 2.0-litre D4 diesel, with 190hp.

Are Volvos cheap to maintain?

While the Volvo brand is listed higher in cost on a list created by Your Mechanic Inc., Volvos are more affordable to maintain than other luxury brands. Over a ten-year period of ownership, Volvo models cost an average of $100 more to maintain than Audi models.

When did Volvo stop making the V40?

The Volvo V40 is a small family car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2019. It was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and has been on sale in Europe Between 20, and the United Kingdom between 20.

How much does a Volvo V40 cost?

Prices specs and rivals Prices start at £20,715 for the Volvo V40. That's in base Momentum trim with the T2 petrol engine. The entry-level diesel, the D2 in Momentum specification, costs from £22,575.

What does the V in Volvo V40 mean?

Versatility V stands for Versatility. With three estate models – the Volvo V40, Volvo V70 and Volvo V90 – and a wide range of four, five and six-cylinder engines, as well as a broad programme of equipment, Volvo is strengthening its position as the world's leading manufacturer of flexible five-door cars.

Is Volvo V40 a reliable car?

Volvo V40 (2012-2019) review - Reliability and Safety The Volvo V40 is an extremely safe car. In 2012, Euro NCAP awarded it as the safest car of the year, as it scored a best-ever 98 per cent for adult occupant protection and a 100 per cent score for safety assist.

Do Volvos have alot of problems?

The majority of Volvo models are very safe and dependable vehicles. ... Compared to other luxury cars, Volvos have a relatively low number of reported problems. The model with the most issues, according to CarComplaints.com, is the XC90 SUV.

Which is the best Volvo engine?

"The S60's T6 engine is simply the best engine Volvo's ever produced," noted Doug Speck, President and CEO, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. "It's powerful, smooth, and gets great fuel economy. We're honored that Ward's is recognizing the T6 engine as one of its 10 Best for 2011."

Who makes the engines for Volvo?

Unlike now, where some engines are sourced from or built by Ford, Volvo has designed and developed the new units in-house, over the past two years. The engines will be built in Sweden at Volvo's engine plant in Skovde at a rate of 2,000 units per week.

Why are Volvos so unreliable?

One of the reasons that they are considered unreliable is actually related to the average cost of repairs. When car repair costs are higher the dependability of the vehicle is reduced accordingly. Cars that require fewer repairs, and cost less per garage visit, are the ones considered far more reliable by drivers.

Why was Volvo V40 discontinued?

“We need to do something more creative, which is why we decided not to replace the V40 [directly].” ... The V40 is the only remaining Volvo model that is not based on Volvo's CMA or SPA platforms, which accommodate petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains.

Is the Volvo V40 Cross Country reliable?

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