Any problems with 2005 Volvo S40?

Are there any problems with a 2005 Volvo S40 1.8 petrol?

Veronica Gildea

Dec 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Veronica,

The S40 is pretty solid, and that 1.8-litre engine is more or less unburstable, but there are common problems with the ignition and central locking systems, and on a car that old you’ll need to check for a full service history, and have a good, long inspection to look for signs of excessive wear and tear.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe