A NOTICE to anyone interested in this car!!! I own this same car except it’s black and is from 2015. If you plan on purchasing this, you must be fully aware that this vehicle has a very very strict service schedule. It is paired with a PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) engine that Must be driven on a motorway type road at speed at least once a week or else the Diesel Particulate filter (DPF) will get clogged. When this happens it will cost £1500 or more to replace. This engine is not suitable for people who do short journeys (15mins or less). Also the transmission is the notoriously unreliable Ford Powershift. This transmission requires an oil + filter change every 30,000miles or 3years (whichever comes first) otherwise it will slowly destroy it self (very common). Also this car does not feel as smooth as a traditional automatic, please be aware of this as it is essentially a manual gearbox controlled by a computer. Now this car in this specific engine choice (D2, Pre 2016) can be very reliable if taken care of. My personal car has done about 150,000 miles and is still going strong. However, it is also worth noting that as the Powershift transmission is a Wet dual clutch system, the clutches will eventually wear out like a manual car. This had just happened to mine although it may occur earlier (+/-100,000miles). This will cost £1800-£2200. Your first signs of clutch wear will be juddering on acceleration or harsh jolting in 1st & reverse. Or you may start to get an oil leak from the transmission bell housing due to the clutches being worn down and there being too much play, causing a seal to leak. I hope this was helpful for anyone looking to purchase this car and as a head up if you don’t mind spending a little extra on fuel but want to deal with less maintenance then I suggest purchasing the following engine types instead: D3, D4, T3, T4, T5. Skip the D2 from 2016 onwards as they’re known for developing cracked cylinders heads & walls along with premature coolant leaks.
To be honest this car catches my eye when I spot one on the road. The design in overall is pretty streamlined from the front to back. They are cheaper than the mercedes, audi's and bmw's.
You guys do so well with the quality and AV professionalism in your videos. I also like this reviewer in particular. He is funny while not detracting from the purpose of the review. Definitely the best car reviewing youtube channel. Nice work!
Just got this one. Lovely car. R design to be precise. In Middle East, we have a lot of things standard. Plus it's a 1.6 Turbo. 180bhp. More than enough for a couple who wants to go have some leisure on weekends.
I own a 2014 R-Design D2 1.6 Diesel model in Blue. I can easily spot it from long distances. Love the car to bits and enjoying the toys it has to offer
Just bought a V40 SE Lux and it’s amazing. So quiet, so smooth, so fun to drive and the amount of stuff you get for the money is crazy. Plus it’s cheap to insure, and very safe. The radar system stopped me having an accident on the motorway.
The telephone buttons are there to use as a t3 text. You use them to quickly get to your contacts without scrolling endlessly through your contact list. They also make calling 118 etc a doddle.
my mum owns one and I love it. I've been to central Germany and back without problems. I'm on the market for a 2012 C30 R because I don't have that much money. My dad owned an S40 and it was lovely. I'd rather own a 118 or 3 series diesel but it has some mechanical issues with the distributionchain or a C220 but the roadrax goes though the roof. So I'll settle for a C30 instead eventhough I want rearwheel drive. For fun I still have a Ducati 848 so I won't complain too much
Why do people think that BMW are better cars then the Volvo. BMW are over rated, expensive if they go wrong. The worse seats ever. The Volvos' seats are far better because they take better care of your back on long journeys. You said it yourself these seat are comfortable.
+Steve Scott i just bought this car and it's going to arrive next month, i was torn between this and the bmw 1 series, but after having been told that the volvo is actually a bit of fun to drive, i went for it, i hope i made the good choice.
think i paid £19950 without rear parking sensors 1st year road tax free do get no less than six gears not many on the road think 49.6mpg is best mileage figure i got from mainly non motorway driving still not regretting the purchase
one of my friends has a volvo s60 r-design with a d3 engine. it's pretty sweet. especially the exterior. and the interior is simple but also quite nice.
it wasn't an airbag, but it lifts the bonnet when it detects an impact so the pedestrian can't hit the windscreen and anyway it gives the pedestrian a better impact angle. i think the actuation was with micro explosives and not airbags ;)
Mat you're the best, mate! Really enjoy your reviews. I get plenty of info and a laugh at the same time. I really like this Volvo and sure I could/would dump those 16s.
Trust me, it looks great in real life, I'm with you on their cars having ugly asses(Especially the C30, thank god thats not being made anymore) but the V40 is an exception. I've seen it, driven it, and I'm buying one :) It looks absolutely fantastic, first Volvo that looks great from every angle.
Telephone numbers are for example there for short numbers, business numbers. For example in my company we have short number combination like 500 and within seconds You are already calling. I have 2011 S60 D3 Momentum and I absolutely love the vehicle. The infotainment system can be difficult at first glance, but so is iPhone if You have never owned one. In the second day of owning that vehicle I understood the simplicity - and to be honest, it is better than W212 Command system...
Went to test drive the V40 yesterday - Lovely car but I drove the D2 1.6, and was very underwhelming with very little power compared to my 120D. Sadly not for me so looking for a D3 now with Auto, Sat Nav and Active TFT
And if you want a better engine you can also choose the D4 177HP or the T4 180HP !! But if you want to drive just in town the D2 1.6L Diesel is good !! just my opinion !! :) Great Review !!
49.6 mpg is very good in non Motorway . in motorway expect at least 70 mpg at 63 mph you can go to places like Spain or Portugal from UK and only having to stop ( once ) to refuel
So this is what we S40 lovers will have to deal with if we decide to upgrade later? Or take a step up to an S60, if we are sedan lovers? This reminds me of my A3 sportback, which I just traded for an S40, since I never really got to love its small size and nervous manners, save the fact it is a damn hatchback. So sad they are killing the S40...
Of course there are road noise it´s impossible to get rid off completely if not glue every glitch and where headphones hehe but i get you it´s barely there to hear it :)
I get a kick out of the pedestrian oriented safety systems on a lot of cars nowadays, and then go and walk in front of a ford f250 super duty where the grille comes up to my shoulders and is just a flat slab of metal all the way down to my knees...yeah now pedestrian safety to be had there.
Volvo also uses the transmission tunnel as a safety crumple zone. If hit from the side, the chair is pushed to the center and the tunnel along with the center console crumbles instead of the passenger's pelvis.
If I could just get the rest of America to accept wagons and hatchbacks... Seriously, I like the Mazda3 hatch, but this easily tops that if it was here. Cleaner, better visibility, comfortable head rests. OK, maybe a slightly bigger headlight. Volvo petrols aren't very good to start with, so it'd be nice to see diesels over here. Better if they would work with former step sibling Mazda.
A NOTICE to anyone interested in this car!!! I own this same car except it’s black and is from 2015. If you plan on purchasing this, you must be fully aware that this vehicle has a very very strict service schedule. It is paired with a PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) engine that Must be driven on a motorway type road at speed at least once a week or else the Diesel Particulate filter (DPF) will get clogged. When this happens it will cost £1500 or more to replace. This engine is not suitable for people who do short journeys (15mins or less). Also the transmission is the notoriously unreliable Ford Powershift. This transmission requires an oil + filter change every 30,000miles or 3years (whichever comes first) otherwise it will slowly destroy it self (very common). Also this car does not feel as smooth as a traditional automatic, please be aware of this as it is essentially a manual gearbox controlled by a computer. Now this car in this specific engine choice (D2, Pre 2016) can be very reliable if taken care of. My personal car has done about 150,000 miles and is still going strong. However, it is also worth noting that as the Powershift transmission is a Wet dual clutch system, the clutches will eventually wear out like a manual car. This had just happened to mine although it may occur earlier (+/-100,000miles). This will cost £1800-£2200. Your first signs of clutch wear will be juddering on acceleration or harsh jolting in 1st & reverse. Or you may start to get an oil leak from the transmission bell housing due to the clutches being worn down and there being too much play, causing a seal to leak. I hope this was helpful for anyone looking to purchase this car and as a head up if you don’t mind spending a little extra on fuel but want to deal with less maintenance then I suggest purchasing the following engine types instead: D3, D4, T3, T4, T5. Skip the D2 from 2016 onwards as they’re known for developing cracked cylinders heads & walls along with premature coolant leaks.
Thank you so much for taking time to leave some acknowledgment
Same with any diesel
Legend. Thank you. Very helpful.
Thank you
Great comment. Seconding you here: avoid the Powershift at all costs, go manual or Geartronic.
To be honest this car catches my eye when I spot one on the road. The design in overall is pretty streamlined from the front to back. They are cheaper than the mercedes, audi's and bmw's.
The keypad is very useful for entering addresses to the nav. Way faster than rolling the dial.
Just got one, love it, looks & drives great, also the safest car
Still got it?
@@Nathan.150 yes
@@i_l_b_e_r lol
This is a masterpiece!!! It blows away the competition completely! Fabulous looking car!
You guys do so well with the quality and AV professionalism in your videos. I also like this reviewer in particular. He is funny while not detracting from the purpose of the review. Definitely the best car reviewing youtube channel. Nice work!
Just got this one. Lovely car. R design to be precise. In Middle East, we have a lot of things standard. Plus it's a 1.6 Turbo. 180bhp. More than enough for a couple who wants to go have some leisure on weekends.
hi im intrested in the volvo v40 and i am i the ME so i have some questions can you contact me on my email its:faris.y@hotmail.com
Okay ***** I will contact you
Ayseokta@hotmail.com
I own a 2014 R-Design D2 1.6 Diesel model in Blue. I can easily spot it from long distances. Love the car to bits and enjoying the toys it has to offer
Happy to see Matt here
Just bought a V40 SE Lux and it’s amazing. So quiet, so smooth, so fun to drive and the amount of stuff you get for the money is crazy. Plus it’s cheap to insure, and very safe. The radar system stopped me having an accident on the motorway.
The telephone buttons are there to use as a t3 text. You use them to quickly get to your contacts without scrolling endlessly through your contact list. They also make calling 118 etc a doddle.
And for radio stations but you can also do that on the steering wheel.
Just realized that you can also type the address in the NAV screen using t3 text :-D
Saw one parked. It actually has a lower profile in real life, also due to the choice of black metalic color.
"My name is Matt and youre watching CARWOW"
I really like Volvo, it has good looking cars, with great engines, and rather safe. Not even that expensive. They are really underrated.
This review made me buy one and I’m here to report that I am loving the Volvo. What a brilliant little thing!
Which year model and trim do you have? I'm looking at 2015 R-design model, it would nice to hear from an owner.
@@farmatas I got the 2016 T4 inscription. I love every bit of it.
Volvo for life, no BMW no Audi no mercedes ...this is one of the best cars in the world
I saw this car on the street a few days ago and thought to myself what a good looking Volvo.
04:35 Nxgga said, the conversation would be predictable and he'll know what he'd say next.
Ahaha.
Totally agree with you mate. I own a S40 T5 and I'm seriously in love with it!
No road noise and love "the numbers" in the console... hehe
I'm in love with this car it's just beautiful ! I've got two volvos at home, and i'm sure it will replace my old v40 !
You deserve a spot in Top Gear. Great show, and a great host!
my mum owns one and I love it. I've been to central Germany and back without problems.
I'm on the market for a 2012 C30 R because I don't have that much money. My dad owned an S40 and it was lovely. I'd rather own a 118 or 3 series diesel but it has some mechanical issues with the distributionchain or a C220 but the roadrax goes though the roof. So I'll settle for a C30 instead eventhough I want rearwheel drive.
For fun I still have a Ducati 848 so I won't complain too much
I'm actually looking into buying this car. I'm very glad you guys are reviewing it...I love you guys...
Why do people think that BMW are better cars then the Volvo. BMW are over rated, expensive if they go wrong. The worse seats ever. The Volvos' seats are far better because they take better care of your back on long journeys.
You said it yourself these seat are comfortable.
+Elijah because rwd
The rwd is ok. But I like fwd because it pulls you round bends.
+Steve Scott i just bought this car and it's going to arrive next month, i was torn between this and the bmw 1 series, but after having been told that the volvo is actually a bit of fun to drive, i went for it, i hope i made the good choice.
cordis diee yes you did. The seats will be more comfortable. More options aswell. U you won't regret it.
Carly Schultz well how's the new car?
"and a glow in the dark gear knob whoo", pretty good looking gear knob!
Wow this is the carwow dude!
this car is beast I have got one it is the best car I have got
The view out thing Is very nice. and the glow in the dark gearlever omg that's like the best thing ever. Make more of these cars volvo!
rly impressed by this car. back seats look extremely comfortable and interior is rly nice. change those rims tho :D
He owned a C30? I like this guy. Great review. ps: nothing beats Volvo seats.
Volvo has always pioneered with safety.
the best reviewer on carbuyer!
think i paid £19950 without rear parking sensors 1st year road tax free do get no less than
six gears not many on the road think 49.6mpg is best mileage figure i got from mainly non
motorway driving still not regretting the purchase
Why do they no make it anymore ?
I hope they are going to replace v40 with something even exciting
one of my friends has a volvo s60 r-design with a d3 engine. it's pretty sweet. especially the exterior. and the interior is simple but also quite nice.
First!!! Ha no one else can say it now - Mat;-)
Carbuyer is a very successful channel
I salute :D
4:29 - That's a good thing now. For me at least (when cars have physical buttons rather instead of motionless touchsreens and touch controls.
It looks great in metal. Photos don't do it justice though. A very welcome addition to the class
it wasn't an airbag, but it lifts the bonnet when it detects an impact so the pedestrian can't hit the windscreen and anyway it gives the pedestrian a better impact angle. i think the actuation was with micro explosives and not airbags ;)
Being used to the 14" steel wheels of my car, 16" are huge for me :D
You, sir, are a legend.
I love the way the c30 looks. If only they would modernise the tech in it.
Mat you're the best, mate! Really enjoy your reviews. I get plenty of info and a laugh at the same time. I really like this Volvo and sure I could/would dump those 16s.
No, i think that was the Auto Express review of the A-Class. Although i cant wait for carbuyer to review the new Merc!!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this car!
what a masterpiece ... VOLVO 4 LIFE
Fantastic car
that gear knob is sick
Trust me, it looks great in real life, I'm with you on their cars having ugly asses(Especially the C30, thank god thats not being made anymore) but the V40 is an exception. I've seen it, driven it, and I'm buying one :) It looks absolutely fantastic, first Volvo that looks great from every angle.
lol best carbuyer review I've watched, and that's most of them.
Telephone numbers are for example there for short numbers, business numbers. For example in my company we have short number combination like 500 and within seconds You are already calling. I have 2011 S60 D3 Momentum and I absolutely love the vehicle. The infotainment system can be difficult at first glance, but so is iPhone if You have never owned one. In the second day of owning that vehicle I understood the simplicity - and to be honest, it is better than W212 Command system...
Went to test drive the V40 yesterday - Lovely car but I drove the D2 1.6, and was very underwhelming with very little power compared to my 120D. Sadly not for me so looking for a D3 now with Auto, Sat Nav and Active TFT
And if you want a better engine you can also choose the D4 177HP or the T4 180HP !! But if you want to drive just in town the D2 1.6L Diesel is good !! just my opinion !! :) Great Review !!
I was waiting for this review, thanks!!
ah right thanks, i had a feeling a very similar thing was in the XK.
This guy is actually better than some top gear presenters but not as funny as top gear presenters
Great reviews Matt! Keep up the good work ;)
Good Job...this car is hot. Matt is too good for fifth gear...isn't it off air BTW, like 4Car?
Do you live on this planet, mate? The Astra has received loads of design awards, together with the Insignia.
V40 r design and cross country reviews please
By far best design than any of its competitors "A class and 1 series"
Some one knows how much per liter this wonderful car brings to you? Thanks
he loves his storage spaces and cup holders 😂😂😂😂
49.6 mpg is very good in non Motorway
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in motorway expect at least 70 mpg at 63 mph
you can go to places like Spain or Portugal from UK and only having to stop ( once ) to refuel
WoW thats OUTSTANDING
why the mercedes A class is in the right corner at the finish of the video ?? You don`t reviewed that car ...
so telephone buttons are "old fashioned"? i recall u saying they where "handly laid out" in the focus...
Mat you're brilliant. we want you as Top Gear host..or have your own show :P
Volvo, an underrated brand.
So this is what we S40 lovers will have to deal with if we decide to upgrade later? Or take a step up to an S60, if we are sedan lovers? This reminds me of my A3 sportback, which I just traded for an S40, since I never really got to love its small size and nervous manners, save the fact it is a damn hatchback. So sad they are killing the S40...
This car is a beauty
The New King of England MATTT!!
Didn't the Jaguar XK have a pedestrian airbag where the bonnet would lift up a little bit too?
Of course there are road noise it´s impossible to get rid off completely if not glue every glitch and where headphones hehe but i get you it´s barely there to hear it :)
Bring it to the U.S....it's INCREDIBLY HOT looking
How relevant is a used 2015 v40 in 2022?
Can CarBuyer do a review on the S80 now????
Hahaha best way of demonstrating the parking function.
really nice car, this and a mazda mx-5 would make me a very happy man
glow in the dark gear knob
now that's what I call cool
I get a kick out of the pedestrian oriented safety systems on a lot of cars nowadays, and then go and walk in front of a ford f250 super duty where the grille comes up to my shoulders and is just a flat slab of metal all the way down to my knees...yeah now pedestrian safety to be had there.
I wish this was available in the US!
He'd be far more suited to Fifth Gear
One has to wonder why the V40 has a transmissiontunnel considering its not available in AWD/4WD
Actually it is. The V40 Cross Country can be ordered with AWD, although only with the most powerful petrol engine.
***** i noticed that but for some reason it wasnt/isnt an option in the "build your car" thing in sweden
Exhaust pipe
But still the tunnel shouldn't be that big.
Volvo also uses the transmission tunnel as a safety crumple zone. If hit from the side, the chair is pushed to the center and the tunnel along with the center console crumbles instead of the passenger's pelvis.
Nice looking car
Love this car and love him.
I like coming second to Mat..:)
it's a good thing because theres nothing big to complain about the V40
i think the new A class can top it, review coming?
Beautiful car! Wish they sold it here
Back seat looks claustrophobic despite all its capacity.
Nice car but how bad are part prices??? it is a Volvo
Volvo v40 got the highest scores ever recived in a crash test,
The small size would reduce the safety compared to larger cars.
What cars do you guys get over in the U.S.? I always thought it was all Fords and Chevys.
If I could just get the rest of America to accept wagons and hatchbacks...
Seriously, I like the Mazda3 hatch, but this easily tops that if it was here. Cleaner, better visibility, comfortable head rests. OK, maybe a slightly bigger headlight.
Volvo petrols aren't very good to start with, so it'd be nice to see diesels over here.
Better if they would work with former step sibling Mazda.
I LOVE U!!CARBUYER!!
Apart from the front, sides and the rear.
Buy this instead of the Ford Focus for sure! (well...it's underpinning is based on the Ford Focus )
The thing about Mat is that he's a younger and pleasant version of Jeremy Clarkson.