cut Athletic, with a relatively tight chassis of the V40, the sporty Compact Alternative to the high North. How does the Volvo in the case of main examination and puncture protection?

Berlin (dpa/tmn) - In the case of Mercedes, BMW or Audi, they are called A-class, 1 series and A3, Volvo the clientele in the so-called premium segment of the compact class with the V40. The model is no longer produced. But also as a used car, the Swedish mobile-free often defects - with the exception of a frequent Problem in the main study (HU).

model history: The Volvo V40 was launched in 2012 as a successor to the S40 (saloon) and V50 (wagon) on the market. In 2016, the model of care: modified radiator grille, optional LED was daytime running lights, multi-connectivity, and a new gasoline engine with 140 kW/190 HP. 2019 set Volvo the V40 without replacement, although the European model was far risen to the best-selling of the manufacturer.

body variants: The V40 is a compact model with a hatchback and five doors. Real body variants were built, but from 2013, the higher-covered with optional all-wheel drive available Cross-Country Version, as well as a sports model in the R-Design with elements such as specific Front and rear apron, a diffuser and twin receives exhaust.

dimensions: 4,37 m x 1.80 m x 1.45 m (l x W x H), trunk volume: 335 l up to 1032 l.

Strengths: The V40 is a compact car, typical Volvo Design with long-distance qualities, the high-torque motors and good durability. On the Latter to be Cut off at the HU suggests: "With the launch of the V40 in 2012, the quality was noticeably better," writes "Auto Bild Tüv Report, 2020" in contrast to its predecessor. Above-average grades there are for suspension, lights, and brake components and their function.

weaknesses: The loss of Oil. It occurs when the obligation to check even five times more frequent than in HU-average. Not every motorist may be the tautly tuned suspension. The fits to the sporty cut of the V40, limits of space and visibility.

breakdown behavior: The ADAC describes, with a view to its breakdown statistics, the older generations as mixed. "The 2015 and younger are consistently good." Among the defects of hard points of the car with first registration in 2013, covers the body, as well as Defects in batteries (2012 and 2014) and injectors (2012).

engines: gasoline (Four - and five-cylinder with Front - and all-wheel drive): 88 kW/120 HP to 187 kW/254 HP; Diesel (Four - and five-cylinder with front-wheel drive): 84 kW/114 PS to 140 kW/190 HP.

the market prices (according to the "DAT market mirror" of the Deutsche Automobil Treuhand, each with statistically expectable kilometers):

- V40 T3 1.5 Kinetic (2015); 112 kW/152 HP (four-cylinder); 71 000 km; 12 450 Euro.

- V40 T5 R-Design (2013); 187 kW/254 HP (five cylinder); 96 000 km; 15 050 Euro.

- V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Momentum (2014); 132 kW/180 PS (four-cylinder); 84 000 km; 14 450 euros.