Volvo S40/V50
Overall Average Rating - 83.63%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 78th
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.
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 91st
Build Quality: 43rd
Running Costs: 89th
Performance: 64th
Braking: 80th
Ride Quality: 43rd
Handling: 67th
Practicality: 74th
Comfort: 10th
Ease of Driving: 54th
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 15th)
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.
