Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 reliability review
Not the best of its type to drive, but the popular Volvo V40 has a fine interior and lots of safety kit.
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 front corner
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 infotainment
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 dash
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 front seats
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 panning
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 rear corner
- Used Volvo V40 2012-2019 boot
What should I look for in a used Volvo V40?
What are the most common problems with a used Volvo V40?
When you go to view a Volvo V40, you should check that all the door locks work as they should because, according to the What Car? Reliability Survey there have been a number of owners reporting failures. If they fail, it could become an expensive fix once the three-year/60,000 mile warranty has expired.
Owners have also commented upon issues with bodywork and trim, so make sure that all the panels fit as they should. When you test-drive the car, make sure you try out all the electrical items to make sure they all work properly and keep an eye on the driver information screen in the middle of the speedometer for any error messages that may pop up.
V40s that are so-equipped can also suffer from problems with the adaptive cruise control. Look out for warning messages to that effect in the driver’s information display.
Is a used Volvo V40 reliable?
Volvo as a manufacturer finished in 12th place out of 30 brands in our latest What Car? Reliability survey. Its overall score of 92.8% put it above rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but below Honda, Kia and Lexus. Check out the full list of brands here.
The V40 didn't feature in our most recent reliability survey. However, in the last one it did feature in, it finished in sixth place out of the class of 37 family cars with a diesel engine and 20th place if it had a petrol engine.
Used Volvo V40 reliability: the owners' view
Readers who told us about their experiences with the Volvo V40 as part of our annual Reliability Survey said that they had found the car to be highly dependable, making it a good choice if you’re in the market for an older used family car.
While the car itself is reliable, however, our readers highlighted that both the frequency and cost of services could be a challenge, especially if you stick within Volvo’s main dealer network.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
To take part in our annual reliability survey with your car, please follow the link here
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