Is the Volvo S60 a good car?

Is the Volvo S40 (2006) 1.6 diesel an economical car and are there any common failings to this model?

PAT DORAN (CLANE)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Pat,

Volvo Car Ireland has helped us out with the advice here. Here's what they had to say on the S40:

"These are an oil sensitive engine so full service history is a must as the wrong grade of oil used can cause serious problems. This engine (it's a PSA unit) is reasonably economical at about 45-50mpg. The DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter was on these versions and this should have been replaced by now on this vehicle, but make sure to check as these are expensive. A lot of UK imports so a history check is a must (this and the XC90 are the most imported Volvos in Ireland)."

We recommend Cartell.ie for the history check Pat - best of luck.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe