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78Volvo S40/V5083.63%

Volvo S40/V50

The S40 saloon and V50 estate are smoothly styled, but owners aren’t too enamoured with their cars.

The Swede slumped to 91st in the reliability charts – a disappointing result for a brand hoping to be considered alongside the likes of BMW, Audi and Mercedes.

While a 10th place finish for comfort is impressive, poor brakes and high running costs drag down the overall score.

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RATINGS (1 is best)

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  • Build Quality
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  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
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  • 2004-Present

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

The Swedish brand has slipped again. You love the comfort and refinement of its cars, but aren’t so keen on how much they cost to run. The new range of eco-friendly DRIVe models will surely help.

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