Get the Best Priced Volvo V40 Parts

The solid base of the Volvo V40 five door hatchback is derived from the Ford Focus platform. However, it shares no visible parts with the Ford and offers an ever-broader range of engines that are unique to Volvo. New Volvo engines are excellent, giving you a confident drive that is a stable and assured. Volvo's steering is a bit mushy though, with a stodgy feel and lack of feedback, and body control is a little loose. The suspension set-up delivers a decent ride, with standard models offering good absorbency in town and a supple ride at speed. If you want a firmer setup, choose the R-Design models, which have sporty suspension and bigger wheels. They don't ride as well, but give you more control. Where the V40 excels is in giving you the confidence and security you'd expect of a Volvo. It's stable at all speeds, and deals with most situations without fuss or drama. The V40 sports an identifiable Volvo interior, with rich materials and classy metal trims on all models. The center console is packed with buttons, and it's a slight case of form over function as some are tricky to find at first glance. There's a lot of technology packed into the V40, with innovations such as a speed limiter that keeps you from over-shooting the speed limits on the open highway.

The V40 does a good job of feeling like a larger, more expensive car on the inside. The broad, supportive front seats and plush design continue Volvo's reputation for excellent driver comfort. In the rear, however, the V40 is a little on the cramped side. Getting in and out can be a bit awkward, due to the size of the front seats which you might find yourself tripping over. Once buckled in in, passengers will find comfortable seats but not an abundance of space. Headroom is particularly tight for taller occupants, and if those in the front are tall, they may have to slide their seats forward a bit to free up knee room in the back. It is very nicely trimmed in the rear though, and children will find the well-padded, plush rear bench seat a nice place to play road games on long trips. The boot of the Volvo V40 is a bit disappointing compared to other five-door family hatchbacks. In 2012, Euro NCAP awarded the V40 the title of safest car out of all the models it had ever tested, with a staggering 98% rating for adult occupant protection and a clean-sheet 100% score for safety assist. Volvo's reputation is built on safety and the V40 is one of the safest Volvos ever built.

The Volvo V40 is one of the most reliable cars on the road. There have been reports, however, of premature rear brake pad wear, so it is recommended you have them inspected at each tire rotation interval. When they need to be replaced, partsgeek will outfit you with the best and most affordable Volvo V40 oem and aftermarket parts.