How reliable is the Volvo S40?

How reliable is the Volvo S40 1.6 diesel?

Gerard Rafferty (Dublin)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Gerard,

Generally the S40 is a solid enough car, but watch for leaky windscreen surrounds, some issues with faulty wheel nuts, vacuum pump failure leading to reduced braking power and, on the 1.6 diesel, problems with the exhaust gas recirculation valve.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe