What happened to the Volvo V40?
Volvo is moving forward. 2 days ago, Volvo announced that the last V40 rolled off the production line in Belgium, where the XC40 is also being made. The V40, was first released in 2012, and it was Volvo’s answer to the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A Class.
Does Volvo still make V40?
The current V40 is the only Volvo that still uses the company’s old platform, so it’s expected to be the next car to benefit from a new model. Volvo has developed the V40 to allow for both hybrid and all-electric power, too.
When did the Volvo V40 come out?
2012
Volvo V40. The original Volvo V40 was a family hatchback that went on sale in 2012 and finally disappeared from showrooms only last year.
Is Volvo V40 a reliable car?
The Volvo V40 is an extremely safe car. In 2012, Euro NCAP awarded it as the safest car of the year, as it scored a best-ever 98 per cent for adult occupant protection and a 100 per cent score for safety assist. Clever innovations include a bonnet airbag, a feature that’s standard across the range.
When did the Volvo V40 go out of production?
Kept in production until 2002, the V40 received an upgrade in 2000 through which the carmaker introduced the latest technologies developed by the company. Since the first years of availability, the car came with a 4-cylinder in-line engine, as well as with 5-speed manual transmissions or with 4 or 5-speed a…
What’s the coolant level on a Volvo V40?
Topped up with (distilled) water as per Volvo advice. Engine appears to be running a little warmer than normal although coolant level remains constant. Booked in to dealership next week. Any ideas? I thought perhaps the water pump. I understand water is no longer lost via evaporation – unlike the Hilman Imp I owned before the last ice-age. Cheers.
Where does Volvo make their front wheel drive cars?
Volvo signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to produce cars together at the NEDCAR factory in the Netherlands, and the result was the S40/V40 lineup. Volvo’s commitment to switch to a front-wheel-drive system continued with the first generation of the S40/V40.
Is there going to be a smaller Volvo?
Kerssemakers has also ruled out the notion that Volvo will build a smaller model to sit below its current entry-level 40 range, insisting that the company can achieve its goal of rising from around 650,000 to 800,000 global sales without additional models.