Volvo S40 / V50 2004 - 2012 - Used, advantages, disadvantages

The second-generation Volvo S40 comes on the market in the spring of 2004. It is available as a four-door S40 sedan and a 5-door sedan or V50 wagon. It is built on the same platform as the Ford Focus i Mazda 3, and the equipment is not too different. Like the Ford Focus, the Volvo S40 / V50 has front-wheel drive.

There is a large selection of engines, but the most attention since 2008 is attracted by the 1.6 D diesel engine with 109 hp and DRIVe technology, which has improved aerodynamics and engine economy. The diesel engine also includes the 2.0 D with 136 hp and the most powerful diesel D5 with 180 hp, which takes 0 seconds to accelerate from 100 to 7.9 km / h. The petrol engines to choose from are 1.6 engine with 100 hp, 1.8 with 125 hp, 2.4 engine with 170 hp, 2.5 T5 engine with 220 hp and acceleration from 0 - 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds, which is not typical for a sedan.

At the Euro NCAP crash test, the Volvo S40 scored the highest. Standard safety equipment includes driver, front passenger, side airbags i ABS. Since 2007, Isofix child seat preparation has been included in standard equipment.

Unlike older models, the new S40 is much more nimble and offers a harmonious ride. On more demanding roads, the steering wheel can be light and with too little feedback. The suspension is precise and ensures a comfortable ride.

Benefits

• Udobnost
• Good driving performance
• certainty
• Low diesel consumption
• Quality workmanship

Mane

• D5 Diesel Engines - Possible problems with intake duct covers
• For 1.6 and 2.0 D manual gearboxes - flywheel problems
• An MAF sensor or flowmeter (a device that measures airflow) is often a dirt sensor on a 1.6D engine (uneven engine operation)
• Central locking issues
• Carter shooting
• Air Conditioning Capacitor Corrosion
• Fast wear of wheel bearings

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