Volvo S40 T4

[FRA53R]

I'm looking to change my 172 soon for something different and a bit bigger and I spotted this not far from me:

http://www.brcarsaleslimited.com/used-cars/volvo-s...

I've always liked Volvos and this seemed like a good'un, it's very clean and the garage has mentioned that it's ex police so it shouldv'e been well maintained. Does anyone have practical experience of these in terms of living with them, what they're like to drive and if there are any pitfalls to look out for.

TYIA

[anonymous-user]

That is about twice what I'd want to pay for one. They go well and are very reliable but aren't even remotely exciting to drive. A nice snotter, but for £2k you can do a lot better.

[big_boz]

Never lived with one but driven one a few times. Quick in a straight line but boring as hell, very comfy on the motorway and great seats as you would expect.

[SWE6SPEED]

I'd go for(non 2.0T) a s60 if mpg isn't a massive issue.
Plenty nice ones for that price that aren't ex police.
much nicer interior, brilliant seats and sound system.
Probably abit quicker I would imagine too.

[big_boz]

That's a good point the ex plod ones are a bit poverty spec.

[FRA53R]

Great advice guys, I'll keep looking at the moment. I did think it might be along the lines of quick but dull, I'll have a look at S60's