"Aunt Beryl getting stuffed in the rear" OOOOOERRR James! 🤣

Im a 22 yo and Ive been driving a manual 2013 V40 t3 since 2018. It wasnt my choice, I was vehemently attempting to convince my dad to look for an A3 or 1 series or the like but he rocked up with this. It grew on me immediately and Ive been chuffed with it ever since. Once it ticked over 100 000km, I asked for it to chipped for my birthday and its an absolute blast. Nothing major just a boost from 110 kW to 125kW but it makes all the difference. I must also concede that I did have a fender bender in it once. But, Volvo being Volvo when the pickup truck collided with my rear fender he accrued 3x the cost in damages, bull bar and all. All that I needed done was a realignment on the afflicted wheel and a good old panel whack for a dent as big as a sheet of paper. Kudos to Volvo.

As an owner of an 05 S40 T5 I can tell you the 5cyl turbo is such a peach of an engine that it alone draws you to the Swedish side, but the handling of the p1 platform is stoicly good; planted yet playful. Such a good car, such a good manufacturer. Go Swedespeed!

As a "younger volvo enthusiast" I have to say that watching old btcc footage really drew me towards volvo, that pared with the great looks and fantastic history I couldn't help but fall in love

Volvo is a brand that appeals to me (currently 19yo) because I feel like they're one of a few car brands that offer more luxury, quirks and interesting design without being pretentious or overrated. People like Volvos for what they are - a brand that lives up to their reputation and hype even in some of their more low end cars, which can't always be said for the German or even British and Italian rivals. I find often when watching reviews such as yours there is a big reason not to buy Alfa's or Jaguars because they always seem to have some sort of inherent flaw. Volvo manage to make cars that are different and often more interesting then rivals from the likes of VW or perhaps even BMW ; yet never really seem to have a flaw. I feel often the greatest criticism against them is due to their FWD or Front-Biased AWD layout, However this isn't a thing that seems to put people off of an A-Class or a new BMW 1 Series and I believe that Volvo make far more understated and attractive cars when placed against those rivals.

Brought a 2012 C30 R Design Polestar version. 184kw 250NM of torque and a 0-100kph in about 6 seconds. The T5 is a magic engine, and just pulls really hard and takes corners like a well designed grand tourer. If I ever replace it I think I will go for a S60 3.0 litre.

One of the best engines ever - the 5 cylinder lump in my Mk2 RS is just epic!

I'm a 20 year old who owns a V40 D2, and from the 20+ different cars I've driven in my life I can say that this one stands way on top of the list. I get an average of 47mpg and if i want to it can produce quite some pull power. Also the best seats I've ever sat in, he's not lying about that!

Volvo is actually the brand that got me into cars. My dad's old P80 V70 2.0T (facelift 850 essentially) was the family bus and went absolutely everywhere and carried absolutely everything, holidays, furniture, and the dog. All the while having that glorious turbo 5 cylinder sound, which made me fall in love with cars and I've even bought a C30 as my first car. The V70 was plagued by the ever so present throttle body fault and dad had had enough of the old girl breaking down and took her off the road, but she's still waiting out in the yard to be fixed up and that's the plan for this summer!

I bought my very first Volvo when I was 21, began with a manual 850R estate and then proceeded to buy another 850R when I was 25 to modify. Hard to really explain the Volvo thing and why I'm drawn to them, But every car owned since (now 28) has been a Volvo.

Loved Volvo since my aunt had one of the original S60 T5s back in the early 2000s. Sounded amazing and went like a rocket. Had 4 myself, one being the rare C30 D5 manual. Had the 2.5 Focus ST afterwards, but wish I'd kept the D5. Much better car, just as quick in the real world, so much cheaper to run and I didn't feel like a chav driving it.

17 and bought my first car... Volvo V40 R-Design D3. Grandad loved Volvos so trusted his word and never looked back. Been learning in my V40 since March and passed my test two weeks ago. Definitely sticking with Volvo when I upgrade although I suspect that won't be for a while with the amazing Volvo quality!

The thing that got me into Volvos is very simple. Gran Turismo 4. Volvo 240. I imagine its appearance with the C30 T5 in Gran Turismo 5 in 2010 helped as well, given how well it sold. I bought my own Volvo 240 at 20 years old, and still have it 6 years later.

I'm 33, I'm leaving the 'young' age bracket but I bought my first Volvo this Summer, a 2013 V40 D2 R Design in rebel blue with black alloys. This is my second car, having had my first for 6 years. I wanted something a bit different and an irregular choice when so many look for a Ford or a Volkswagen Polo or Golf. My parents have been long time owners of several Volvo estates, including a handful for 245's over the years - I've never been in a more comfortable car than those older estates - truly great cars. My dad still can't believe I've become a Volvo owner! In honesty, I've been obsessed over the V40 for months leading up to buying my car, and since owning it my passion for the motor hasn't waned. The rear of the car is just a thing of beauty, it's reminiscent of the C30 but owns enough of its look to be unique. The more modern additions to the V40, including some of the Ford quality of life changes makes me that much more glad I picked a V40 over the C30, it's bliss knowing I don't have to scrap ice of the windscreen anymore! I do wish it had Android Auto; I fitted a third party double din stereo in my previous car and not having that system has been hard , but I'm exploring options to get it added to the V40. As long as there's no surprises ahead, I'll be happy with my Volvo for a very, very long time!

My first Volvo was a D4 S60 2014 model, I was in my 20s, unfortunately had an accident on it but it saved my life. Then went and bought the D3 V40 cc Inception, people always ask why Volvo. My question is why not Volvo. Volvo for life

At 19 a T5 volvo in any guise would be epic 🤩

Great video! Unfortunately one aspect of Volvo owners is that they’ll always tell you about their Volvo…and it was asked! I’m 19 and my first car is the ford/stroke Volvo v50. It’s the DrivE model (great running costs…but um…that’s about it!) and not at all a car enthusiast-y car. Completely the antithesis! That being said I wanted to get into Volvos and I quickly discovered that it’s an amazing community. I’m actually a member of the club mentioned in the video and have luckily seen this exact car - it is beautiful. I think at the end of the day anyone can love any car but at least Volvo owners can say they have the comfiest seats. The phrase ‘no one suspects the Volvo’ is so true. There’s a Volvo for everyone, from diesel mile munchers, (very) hot hatches like this V40, SUV’s, estates, modern classics like the 850r, modified, classics…trucks…I mean the list goes on! Unfortunately I’m biased but it’s definitely a cool brand in my eyes and I know in my future there will be many ovlovs to come. Just love this channel too for featuring the best vehicles and reviewing them in such a clear manner. 👍 signing out, a somewhat old young man!

I drive a Volvo for two reasons- firstly I grew up with them so there’s the sentimental side, but also I really don’t like mainstream brands - driving my V70 on the motorway in a sea of financed Germans…. I love the fact that I drive something that not everyone else has. Great video

My first brand-new car was a 1983 Volvo 240 with a manual gearbox. Loved it.

Avid viewer and fan of your channel, only just stumbled across this review and am very pleased you've covered this car. I have owned an identical v40 but powered by a tweaked 2.0 5cyl D3 engine upped from 152bhp to 204 ish and 373lb/ft. I have owned a 2008 Focus ST prior to the Volvo (I'm a 5cyl obsessive) and have found the Volvo just as quick all the while returning 50+ mpg on a run and around town 38-40mpg avg, we also use it as a tow vehicle and it handles that with great ease having attended the 24h Le Mans with the caravan in June 2023. Thanks for the continued excellent content and keep up the great work. Thanks James!

My first, and current car is a Volvo C30. Sadly it's only a D2, I was really looking for a D5, but I didn't find one to buy, so I made a compromise (free road tax on the D2 was quite attractive too). I'm 25, but I lived in London until 22 and I've always been a bit tight, so I didn't bother getting a driver's license until I moved to Solihull. I was looking at a Volvo V40 or S60 first, but the fact that the C30 is cheaper to buy, cheaper to tax, and has aluminium bodywork (so less rust than usual), meant that I ended up going with a C30 (a 2012, which was the last year of production). I was looking at autotrader the night after passing my test, and found a slightly dodgy used car dealer nearby, in Birmingham, that had a top spec SE LUX C30 in stock, so I went to have a look the next morning. About half an hour after I found the small car lot in some tiny hidden industrial estate, I had bought the car. What can I say, it was a good looking car, that was cheap to tax and insure, with a leather interior (something I "needed") it had bluetooth (among other things, the only options the car doesn't have is the sunroof and BLIS), it seemed mechanically sound (it was/is, the only thing I've done after 3 years and 30k miles, that isn't consumable, is a turbo hose). Nothing rattles, and though the interior is defo dated with the lower dot matrix screen, and the upper TN satnav screen, all the materials (aside from the carpet, which seems to be made of cat furballs) are premium. Can't really ask for more in a first car. I guess that's why I really like my Volvo. It's everything I want, in an attractive package, for not much money. It's also a pretty uncommon car which is nice, though there's another commuter on my way to work with a C30, so I see one almost every day. Seeing as how I've been single since 21, and I always pack light, the C30 had more than enough space for me and my backpack. Though it did fit a set of alloys and winter tyres the other day when I was taking them to the fitters, which is a pretty sizable load. I've fitted a strut brace from a Volvo S40, and I've replaced the pads with ceramic ones from ATE, but that's about it. The strut brace did make quite a difference, you feel more through the steering wheel, and a lot more through the seat, and it slightly reduces bodyroll which is quite pronounced stock with the SE LUX model. I might fit a K bar at the rear, but that also eats into boot space, so who knows. The C30 has quite a bit of negative camber configured stock, so the car can grip pretty well if you hit corners at the right angle. Which is easy, because the car is a breeze to place on the road. The little diesel engine is fast enough, the 6MT is slick to use, and 50 mpg is quite easy. The A pillar issue that you mentioned in the video also exists in the C30, when I'm coming up to a zebra crossing, or a junction at a certain angle, I need to move my head around to look around the pillar.

I've got a 5 cylinder diesel D3 V40 CC and I love it. It sounds nice, for a diesel, and hustles along quite well too. It also has the reversing camera that James was missing so much. Also, I believe Volvo's became cool when they started racing estates in the BTCC.

Been into Volvos since I was a kid. My dad owned a 3.0 litre straight six 164 in the 70’s & I was lucky enough to own an 850 T5 in the late 90’s. Now a fifty something, my Volvo is a slightly more sedate V40 D2 in R Design trim & I love it.

Drove a friend’s one of these recently. Was very impressed. The two mods I think it needs is an exhaust and brake pads/fluid. I drove it VERY hard and got the brakes to the point where clouds of smoke were coming off them. Other than that it was surprisingly capable.

I’ve got a 2007 C30 2,4i, that’s the naturally aspirated version of this engine, with a five-speed manual. 170bhp and a lovely Audi Quattro soundtrack when you rev it out. Always loved the C30 body shape. It’s completely standard except for 17” rims from a 2016 V40.

My family and my best friend’s family each had a 850 T5 wagon when I was growing up - a real sleeper of the time. While doing a tonne of mileage for work I had a S40 diesel which was so comfortable it soaked up the miles. I’m now looking at a XC60 T6 for own my first family car. Having always been a bmw guy I’ve been really impressed by the Volvos.

I have a 2011 C30 T5. I'm in my mid 30s, and this is my first Volvo. Loved it from the moment I test drove it, at the recommendation of a Volvo enthusiast friend of mine that has had several. The sound of the engine is what sold me on it... and I have loved it ever since.

My 2003 V70 T5 is still going fine with 175K on the clock. I bought an aftermarket Jetex exhaust (after the original finally gave up after 16 years) and it definitely adds some much needed fruitiness when your on it plus a little "more" at the top end. Classic engine.

Have always loved that "Rebel Blue" color, looked great on the more recent Focus RS here in the States

I'm 21 and have had a c30 1.6, v50 1.6d, v50 2.0d and an s80 D5. I knew I wanted a Volvo after my dad crashed his xc90 when I was 12 and it did its job very well. They're practical, they're fast enough (if you get the right one), and in my opinion Volvo have made some of the best looking cars on the road.

I currently have a V40 Cross Country with the 2.5 T5 and the added bonus of AWD. It's lovely and comfortable for normal driving, it's only when you squeeze the accelerator you remember what's under the bonnet, plus I love the sound of 5 cylinder engines 😁

As an 18 year old , I can confirm , I love Volvos especially the 5 cylinders , V70r and 850r my favourites and although I’m not an suv fan I think the new r design xc90 is one of the best looking SUV’s money can buy

I've got a T3 R Design in black as I wanted a manual. Great styling inside and out, not German, not too big, fairly rapid and handles well, but smooth long distance and very comfy....and a proper handbrake...yeh, I'm 43!! What more could you want...oh yeh... fairly economical and not common! I love it!

Having Replaced a V40 with a Polo GTi my parents commented that it was easier to get into the back of the Polo than the V40. The rear hatch opening did cause an issue when moving flats and getting furniture in it. The V40 was purchased when I was 30 and the Rebel Blue paint did attract me to it. Also the option packs made available meant you could get a lot of toys for your money. Also Volvo’s finance deals, service package and favourable insurance cost were a winner over the A3 and 1Series that I was looking at the same time. I did a review on it as as one of the first videos on my channel!

Leave it stock for crying out loud! Volvo C30 owner here. I love the design. Mine is a very simple 2.0. Very low tech engine. But easy and reliable. And it takes me to the Swedish speed limit perfectly well. I have lusted after one since I first saw them new. Very happy I found a low milage one in decent condition. For being a small car I think it's perfect for me, flip the back seats and it's a pretty roomy cargo space, if the things just fit through the hatch. My regular beach chairs and groceries fits perfect anyways. The odd times we're three people in the car I like the separate and quite comfy rear seats, and the body shape gives plenty of head room compared to the S40.

Getting my c30 d3 was definitely a big catalyst especially their heritage and other older models I lust for

Volvo owner since i was 18, started with a 98 V90 and now have an S80! Grew up around 740 turbo's and early t5's. Sold the v90 to another enthusiast with 500,000km on the clock.

Never seen a 5 cylinder one of those so cool I like this car alot would consider one as my fist car in a few years

23 years old. Bought a 2017 V40 T5 Inscription 2 months ago. Loving it very much

I live in the U.S. I had a C30 as my first car when I was 18 years old. I specifically sought it out because I thought it was the coolest looking thing ever.

I think the volvos are beautiful. They’re beautiful and safe. Tune ability is totally there as well. We have a Swedish car club in Chicago here in the states and a few of the boys have built Volvo 240’s with giant turbos. So fun.

my first car was a c30 T5 R Design in college. my friends didn't get it, thinking the Volvo was for boring people. But I really regret selling it... I have a 600hp bmw M car now but still wish I had kept that c30.

Got my first when I was 21, a 1997 S70 2.5 10v, had that for 7 years and now on my second one, a 2006 V70 D5 185. Great cars and supremely comfortable.

I'm 21, from the US, and I got my first volvo (07 s40 2.4i) about 6onths ago and I love it, its fun to drive, good pickup, and while the geartronic is a tad slow, once you learn it's shift time you can anticipate it for prowerband shift, but it's comfortable, quiet, and fun, and I love it so much I'm upgrading to a 2014 S60 t5 in the next month, definitely a great brand, plus they're strong and honestly I have had 0 problems with it since I bought it.

I drive a volvo since i was 18 year old! My first volvo was a 245 d6 and i love it althoug it was very very slow it was a fine car, after that i have all the swedisch volvos and now a s80d5 the choice is the reliabilety and the best seats in all of the cars, the 850 t5r i sold and thats my only time that i have regret it. They are great cars thats way i drive volvo, Greetz from the Netherlands , ramon

Another relatively young enthusiast here. I bought a 14 plate V60 D5 a few years ago, great value for the level of luxury, power and reliability vs the big German brands. That car got written off on the motorway when an Audi and a Peugeot had an exchange that resulted in the peug crossing all three lanes and hitting me. The V60 performed admirably and we only sustained minor injuries. Moved right on to a 17 plate V90 D5, an amazing car with more toys than you could shake a stick at. That held it's value tremendously and I've now sold that and ordered a brand new V60 Polestar engineered. Every one of those cars is safe, unassuming, great to drive and a joy to own.

I have the C70 T5 6 speed manual which sadly only has about 220 bhp and is comfortable rather than road-hugging. On the positive side, the engine sounds great with the roof down. When I bought the '06 car I drove it gingerly from Manchester to London and got comfortably over 40 mpg ! Don't know if the c30 T5 handles - would be great if it does.

I bought a 2010 Ford focus st about a month ago and I absolutely love it. The previous owner I think did a resonator delete on the exhaust and it sounds phenomenal. One thing which I don't worry about much but some might, is that it only does 25mpg and I do no motorway driving.

My girlfriend had the older, but really similar to this v50 t5 with an auto box. It was completely stock and had about 220hp and hair over 300nm, but was still quite a fun ride with a really nice five cylinder sound! Only negative for me to mention is a big fuel consumption, wich led to her selling the Volvo. Gas prices in here are really high(nearly 2€ per liter).Would really like for you to make a video about one! Bet there are some of those v50's in Britain too! (plenty here in Finland)

I have a V40 2012 /13 1.6l D2 ....what a car....fuel is great...power enough....especially the torque when loaded going up a steep incline clearly shows it's value....quiet as well....and nice interior....Volvo definitely flies under the radar!

Great video! I just bought a V40 T5, upgrading from a C30 T5. Same colour as well! I appreciate the Volvo Brand as it is more distinct and unique to the ton of BMW’s Audi’s and VW’s on the road. Plus you avoid the negative stereotypes that come with those owners. In NZ, for the same coin you can get a Corolla but that’s too soulless for me. Upgraded from the C30 as the KMs are getting up at around 175k now and needing 4 doors for wanting more practicality and a family in a couple years time.

As soon as I saw my first Volvo wagon as a teenager, I had a strange attraction to them. Love the luxury and comfort even as a young teen, and the looks are great. The engines are fantastic, with a great note and reliability. I think a lot of it has to do with image, as they are more unique.

Aunt beryl, made me 😆 🤣 funniest thing ever said in volvo review well done James 👏

24 yr old owner of a 2007 C30 SE Sport 2.0 (the one with the 18" wheels, 2L duratec engine, R-Design body but without the lower/stiffer R-Design suspension). Not sure how I fell into Volvo's I've always loved the look of the C30 and remember wanting one as my first car when I was only 13 or 14 or so. So saved up and bought one and couldn't be happier with it! Its something a little different, thats sport enough to enjoy on a backroad. Its not the quickest thing in the world at 140 something hp, but I do like the character of the old ford engine, and the steering has enough weight and feedback to make it feel engaging when you want it to be. But my favourite thing is just how nice it is to pootle around in, suspension is a little firm at times but the seats are wonderful, I have a mixed cloth and leather heated options. The climate control is wonderful and on a foggy day its still the quickest car in the family to demist or de-ice. The glass hatch makes rear visibilty pretty decent and just overall its a nice place to be considering its a 100,000+ mile 14 year old car with a fair bit of wear and tear. I hope one day to be able to restore it to a factory fresh condition!

I’d agree with the exhaust. Keep the original though, for when you sell it on. I have the turbo 2.0 T5 in my S60 and really like it, but the added character of the 5 cylinder makes it worth it.

My first v70 was a hand down from dad, for about a year or so. love the 5 cyl diesel engine sound, as well as the practicality, so my first officially bought car was another 2006 v70, plus they are the best bang for the buck where i live. less than 4k euros for one, rust free with a nice interior

Never expected to see one of these here, a very rare car! Never seen a 2.5T one for sale in the UK other than a couple of XC versions.

My first car was a C30 at 17. Best first car possible. Sporty, luxury, everybody thought it was a flash car when in reality it cost me 2k! 60mpg in drive e spec while lower suspension allowed for sporty (ish) drive. Would recommend to anyone. Miss it.

I’m 21, first found out about the c30 a couple years ago and have been lusting for one since

I have an armoured V40 T-5 R (4 cyl) equipped with sophisticated lightweight ballistic glasses and coating. It's sad that in my home country urban violence took us to a level where people are often armouring their cars. But it's quite rare and cool.

Just bought my first Volvo (19 year old form Norway). It’s a beautiful red 2013 V60 with the R design, and I absolutely love it. It maybe be a D2 engine, so it ain’t the fastest but it’s reliable and that is probably for the better when you are 19 years old ☺️

I owned until recently, a 2002 V70 T5 manual. I sold it due to fuel and insurance costs (and with ULEZ becoming something I'll need to consider more actively, the old T5 was never going to pass) for a BMW 320i. I was attracted to the volvo mainly because I was in the market for a large car to go on scuba diving trips but I was bored with the 320D I already had (and it was broken). The T5 stuck out to me as the only volvo worth getting, with a legendarily reliable engine that was known to make a fantastical noise and good power, while still being exceptionally comfortable even in town. My only problems with the car was the fabled PCV issue with caused the engine to vomit all of its oil all over my timing belt and drive way, and the electrics. The radio had a mind of its own, the clocks were always playing up and the passengers front door may as well have been welded shut, as nothing worked bar the handles. I never got the chance to modify the car however i LOVED looking at the faces in the mirrors of fiesta STs and other such cars as this big old mans barge - couldnt pass them - but could keep them nervous on the straights.

From what I gather, Volvo's became cool when turbo cars became popular, along with re-maps etc, And made them a desirable sleeper car. I think Ford helped them a bit when they turned the 2.4l 5 pot and put it in the focus ST/RS. That's what I've noticed anyway! Awesome video as always, thanks mate ✌

Love love love the sound of a 5 cylinder!

I would keep it stock, or only change things that could be reverted back to stock, like the exhaust you suggested. An overly noisy one wouldn't fit the car imo, but it would be nice to hear more of that glorious five pot sound. I grew up with my grandfather on my mother's side, and my father for a while, driving Volvos. ..but i think Volvo gained popularity from the cool crowd when they launched the turbo 850-cars, especially the yellow T5R. Performance and a very cool look made that one a huge win for Volvo.

Thanks J, enjoyed this!

Volvo owner since 21, going from an 850 2.0 20v manual. Proceeded to always have a volvo of some kind as a daily. Owned a variety of normal models but also the greats - s70R auto in saffron, 850 t-5R estate (manual in olive green), and now an s60R manual with 222k miles on it, awesome family daily that can still pick its feet up when needed. You shouod have a go in the s60R. 👍

46yo owner of a V40 T5 Carbon edition polestar , bsr 3" inch exhaust and downpipe, tuned to 293hp and 510nm. Very fast volvo, and it looks very nice and feels sporty. I also own a V70R and before that i had an 850 T5R, so i have been in Volvo some time.

Performance Volvos have always appealed to me especially the wagons. I would love a v60 Polestar

I’m only 19 and got my first car earlier this year a v40 d2 not quite as much fun as I can imagine this t5 is but I love it.

I had a V40 in Flamenco Red with the D3 five cylinder and I loved it. The engine had quite a punch at about 2000 rpm and delivered fantastic fuel economy being able to travel about 1100 km or 700 miles on one tank. Watching this video makes me regret selling it.

Looks, safety and practicality. As a family man it ticks so many boxes for my V60 R design.

im 18 and own two volvos, a 98’ V70 with the non turbo and a 98’ S70 glt with a upgraded turbo and supporting mods. and volvos reliability and safeness is just what drawn me into buying them as-well as my roommates 01 s40 1.9 that they had from brand new which was just kinda uber cool. the brick shape is also amazing

Great review as always

Im 29, have owned a number of fast Hondas, Nissans, Subarus and Toyotas and have just purchased my first Volvo, a V60 T6 R-Design, Polestar enhanced. A huge mouthful, but also a fantastically practical and fun car. I looked to Volvo to tick all the safety and comfort boxes whilst also being fun to drive. Plus i cant seem to get away from inline 6 turbos for very long before i come back! Very keen to take delivery shortly.

My daughter bought a 300hp 2007 S60R at 17 years of age last year. We have been getting it up to spec with a Level 1 tune, but still have a few more things to do. Our mechanic told her to not drag anyone off from the lights. He said she 'will win, but don't do it.' We think there is a tune on it. I have a 2021 XC40 Inscription, yet hers is a way nicer car to be in.

The V70N was the car I grew up seeing the most and even though my family never owned a car, I always dreamed of buying my first car so I went for a V70 because the engine is so reliable and I plan on keeping the car for a while.

Back in the 90s i remember seeing the Volvo estates racing the Alfas 155 and so on, back then i didnt really paid much attention to it, as i was a kid, and quite frankly the Alfa was my favorite (my father had one so there was that). I ended up growing up and becoming an Alfa guy myself (still have my 145). I ended up buying my first Volvo almost by accident. I needed a cheap banger that wasnt too thirstly on fuel for my daily commute and found a guy near me selling a 05 S40 2.0d, fitted my budget so i bought it. Ended up enjoying the car quite a lot, it feels solid and safe even with 220k miles, its reliable (4 years of ownership, bought as a banger and still drives fine with only normal maintenance), turns around 48mpg average and doesnt feel slow when it needs to step up, while still being sensible and confortable. I liked it so much that last year i bought another S40, but this time a 2012 D4, 5 cylinder engine although diesel. I was actually looking for a T5, as this was going to be a second car mostly for "fun" but was struggling to find one with the manual gearbox and the right color and equipment, while this D4 had everything i was looking for plus full service history and low miles. Compared to the 2.0d its a lot more "punchy" and the 5 cylinder sound is fantastic, while giving out almost the save MPG average. I just finished a 3500 miles roadtrip in it last Thursday, so i dont regret going with the D4 one bit. Not quite as fast as the T5 obviously but the nearly 50 mpg average is way more sensible if you like doing long trips.

To my recollection the inflexion point for Volvo was the release (and reviews) of the 850 T-5R followed by the 850R. Still the classic boxy design, but with very surprising performance.

I wouldn’t necessarily say I was a Volvo enthusiast, but my first “proper” car was a 2.0d C30 Sport with a sunroof, heated seats and the mid range stereo which was great and all managing over 60 mpg! I loved it, and the only thing it needed was tyres and servicing when I owned it. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the idea of a D5/T5 V50 though, Volvo’s are just cool and I can’t really put my finger on why🤷🏼‍♂️

As a 20-year-old from Northern Germany, I have always been surrounded by Volvo cars, thanks to my father's job at the company. We had a S70 and a S80 2.8 when I was younger, and I remember how comfortable they were. However, due to financial constraints, we had to switch to a Mercedes A-Class and then a Toyota Aygo, which we used as our daily driver for many years. We also had a BMW 528i E39 but it was borrowed by my sister most of the time and then sold. In 2016, my father got a leasing deal for a V40 D2, which he later renewed with a V40 T3 in 2019. I fell in love with the car after getting my driver's license a Year Later. When the leasing ended, my father bought a XC60 2.4 AWD, which made me appreciate the V40 T3 even more since I didn't enjoy the way the XC60 drove. Recently, I was on the lookout for my own car and was drawn to the Volvo C30 T5, but it was becoming more rare and twice as expensive in just a year. However, my dad called me one day and told me about a V40 T4 with a manual transmission that was on sale at the dealership he works in. We negotiated the price down from 14k to 10.8k €, and I finally got my first car. I absolutely love it!

Young American wagon enthusiast they're so practical unique and performance handling. I drive a 15 T5 4 banger V60 premier plus trim level I believe and love it, sexy and super practical, checks all the boxes, handles great yet thrilling to drive.

A person in thirties driving a P3 S80 with this same 2.5T 5 cylinder engine. This is my first Volvo and I am totally sold. I understood that the S80 is not meant for driving excitement, but I acquired it for the purpose of comfort. Super planted and stable with a well insulated cabin. Huge plush leather seats. The 2.5T engine does not feel explosive in this giant, but never lacks power. Aiming for another Volvo model that is geared towards driving excitement in the future.

I currently own a V70 T5 manual and a 850R (resto mod in progress). My first European car was a Volvo V70 and fell in love with it. They’re underdogs so they’re very cheap, are sort of reliable and easy to work on.

Currently 5 V40 T5’s on autotrader, one identical spec to this one, they’re ranging from £16k-£20k. Really strong money, they’ve either shot up in price or residuals have always been good. As for the, “when did Volvo’s become cool”. I think the 850 BTCC cars did a lot to raise their profile a lot, I think they softened a bit with the S/V70 but became quite cool/desirable with the Current XC90. I’m on my 3rd Volvo, had an 850 T5 saloon at 20 years old and loved it, I’m now on my 2nd V90 and can’t really see me buying anything else in the future other than Volvo if they continue their current streak.

I’m 24 and drive a modified V50, I honestly don’t know why I was drawn to it but theres just something cool about a Volvo, especially modified examples

Listen to that beautiful 5 cylinder tyre roar. 😅😁 Could definately do with a little more exhaust sound.

First Volvo was a 1997 S70, around 6yrs ago when I was 23 ish. I’m now 29, with a V70R and a modern S90. Not entirely sure why I picked the original s70, but my god she took me on some travels. Feel like Volvos in general are underestimated.

Had the Gti's, had the Type R, i now have the V40 T5 2.5l 5 cyclinder. Stage 2 tune with a 76mm stainless steel pipe, sounds like a beast.. Love the car. Only drive it with traction Control disabled in sports mode. Handling not that great, but overall loving the car.

I think Volvo slowly became more and more cool starting with the 850-models of the 1990s. They were still typically solid-looking Volvo's (especially the very boxy estate), but slightly more dynamic than their predecessors. My previous car was a C30 with the D2-diesel-engine, I thought and still think it was just the best looking smaller car of its time, with its hint of 1800 ES (the most stylish Volvo of all time for me) at the rear. Felt very solid too, even after a few years. Would have loved to drive it some more years, but costly problems with the engine unfortunately meant that wasn't an option any more. I still miss that car sometimes as it was a perfect fit for me. The V40 never attracted me as much, but in this shade of blue I have to admit it looks very good. And the T5-engine, well, that is something special ...

I have an 07 C30 T5 r design. Stock it was way too quiet. I removed the backbox and installed an intake. Nothing too crazy, but it sounds amazing!

I’m 19 and I drive a 2003 s60 2.4i 170hp Volvo lol I don’t care what people say, I just love my 5 cylinders :)

It's actually very easy to track when Volvo became 'cool', 1995 with the release of the 850 T5-R & Volvo entering an estate in the BTCC

Wish we had these when i first got introduced into the volvo world. My first volvo was a c30 t5 wich was great, but 2 doors hatch became a problem with growing family. If only we had the v40 back then i would probably still have it to this day. I have a v60 3.0 t6 now so it's fine xD

Got my first Volvo last week I got a pre-owned S60 T5 FWD for the winter; fully spect & with full history. It's fast when you need it to be and safe 100% of the time with proper winter tires. My other car is a Saab 9-3 2.0T ARC convertible in that lime green a true "motorcycle" for the summer. So I chose Volvo for three main reasons; Safe, Confortable & Fun when you got to press on it a tiny bit.

Proud owner of a V40 T4! Driving is smooth, awesome design and incredibly reliable! Only one complain I can think is how close to the floor it is as sometimes I might hit it in speed bumps! Do you all feel the suspension is pretty stiff as well?

As a younger fan and S40 owner, I guess I accidentally got drawn to the brand as my dad is a big Volvo fan and when I saw an S40 gen 2, I really wanted one. Looked so unique but her looks aren't what made her unique at her core. It's the sheer silliness being inside a vehicle that's designed for safety but with an inline 5, 6 and a bigass V8 made by Yamaha! Cruising at high speeds and with good handling while sitting in a nice cushy seat and listening to the lovely audio system - you're thrilled but also relaxed. That's what makes Volvo special - it's that rediculousness. Driving something that should not be so fast but it can. That's why they are the perfect sleeper. My S40 is with the 1.6 hdi tho. But honestly for the 109 hp it has, this little diesel engine has given me lots of smiles with it's surprising pulls and actually very nice engine note. It makes a deep burbly sound rather than a more high pitch motor sound like most 4 cylinders. Pretty cool for such a small engine.

I just bought a 2007 V70 2.0t. Really comfortable car and that 5cyl engine is lovely when pushed. Most uncool car here in Ireland. The land of the BMW and Audi. I always fancied the focus ST.

Volvo's got me into cars. I am a 22 year old C30 1.8 R-Design owner. My dad always drove Volvos, had a 945 2.4 which he sold with 400k KM's on it for more than he bought it for. Volvos to me always meant a rugged no bs dependable friend that will take you anywhere at any time. I love my C30 dearly because it now is my dependable friend, that also happens to look unique, and to my eye, very cool.

I am also a 20yo volvo t5 owner (v50). Learnt to drive in my dads V40cc t5 and really enjoyed it. Am a real nut for Retro audis, especially the sport quattro, RS2 etc. So when looking for my car the 5cyl turbo engine was a real selling point. I didnt want to buy something completely mundane and boring (i dont see the point buying something im not gonna enjoy) but also wanted to have the practicality of a wagon to take my mountain bike out on the weekends.