Buying a used Volvo V40 - which model is best?

I am currently downsizing from an Audi A6 avant and have set my mind on getting a Volvo V40. I have found two versions that are equally priced as second hand cars. One is a ES D2 with lots of options including...

Smaller cars with decent legroom when the front seat is all the way back - what's out there?

What can we replace our Audi A1 with that will give the kids more rear legroom ? I'm 6'4" so I always have the front seat all the way back. Looked at an Audi A3 and Volvo V40 but the rear legroom doesn't...

Which wheels for a V40?

I am considering buying the Volvo V40 XC D2 Powershift. 17-inch wheels appear to be standard although 16" wheels are available at no extra cost, which should I choose and why please?

Buying a Volvo V40 - which wheel size is best?

In considering a purchase of a new Volvo V40 the standard wheel/tyre is a 16-inch alloys (called Matres) with 205/55 tyres. A paying option (assumed to be an improvement) is to select the 17-inch alloys...

How can I soften the ride in my V40?

Our V40 has 19-inch wheels. What size do you recommend to soften the ride?

Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort?

I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and also my wife finds any long journey in my car a...

Would you recommend the Volvo V40 to replace my 2004 Volkswagen Golf?

We are thinking of changing our 2004 Golf 1.9TDI. We would like something of a similar size although petrol as we do a lot of short and medium trips with a fairly low annual mileage. I note from reading...

Ford Focus or Volvo V40?

We are looking to buy a new family car to replace our aging Ford Focus and have so far narrowed down our choices to the new Focus and the new Volvo V40. The car needs to be big enough to fit our (rather...

Which cars use the Volvo 5-cylinder diesel engine?

I recently test-drove a Volvo V40 with the 5-cylinder diesel engine. It was great, but just a bit small for us. Could you tell me which other cars of any make use this 5-cylinder engine, which I found...

Looking for an automatic family car?

I currently drive an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Cloverleaf) that is 2 years old. It's not very well built and I would like a car that is automatic (my wife finds them much easier to drive), good for a new family...