Volvo S40 2012 (62) - 2.0 R-Design Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (145 ps)

Insurance Group 22, The Volvo S40 is a compact premium hatchback that&039;s been around since 2012 but still remains a popular choice for those looking for a posh-ish badge. It&039;s a fiercely-fought market sector, but brings Swedish cool, a refreshingly left-field image, and the kudos of coming from a car manufacturer that&039;s on the way up. If you&039;re tempted by a V40, it&039;s likely that your shopping list will also contain the Audi A3 Sportback, Volkswagen Golf, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 Series, and all of them are much younger, and packed with much more up-to-date technology. But there are a lot of conservative buyers who like the Volvo&039;s old-fashioed simplicity. It also offers slick styling, a comfortable interior and excellent value - especially when you consider how much safety equipment is available and how it manages to blend an enjoyable drive with impressive comfort. Much in the same way the Volkswagen does.It&039;s really rather good drive, as you&039;d expect from a car that car trace its ancestry back to the second-generation Ford Focus. The V40 flies under the radar compared with its rivals but it feels very similar to the accomplished Volkswagen Golf from behind the wheel. That&039;s to say it&039;s quiet and refined with nicely weighted steering, a comfortable ride even on larger alloy wheels and good body control in the bends. On the motorway it&039;s relaxed and very quiet, and makes for an excellent all-rounder. The only black marks on the move are the restricted visibility when manoeuvring - the windows at the back are quite small and the pillars at the rear of the car are chunky, so it&039;s a good thing parking sensors and cameras are available to assist here.Despite having been around for a while, safety is high on the list with all manner of cutting-edge active systems available as standard or as optional extras. To ensure the greatest pedestrian safety the company has crammed an airbag under the bonnet. This system features a bank of sensors in the front bumper that activates the airbag if it thinks the car is about to hit a pedestrian. Other features include the option of blindspot monitoring (BLIS), lane-keep assist with adaptive cruise control, automatic parking and a suite of airbags around the car. There&039;s Autonomous Emergency Braking, collision warning with adaptive braking, and active LED headlights. Inside there are some nice touches including impressively comfortable seats, a frameless rear-.12V Socket - Front, 12V Socket - Rear, 17in Alloy Wheels - Cratus, ABS - Anti-Lock Brake System, Air Conditioning, Airbags - Drivers Dual Stage, Airbags - Passenger Dual Stage, Airbags - SIPS - Side Impact Protection System, Amplifier 50W x4, Anti-Theft Alarm, Armrest - Front Centre, Aux Input, Bluetooth Handsfree System, Bodykit (R-Design), Central Locking - Remote, Chassis - Comfort, Climate Control - Electronic, Cruise Control, Daytime Running Lights, Door Mirrors - Heated Power Adjustment, Door Mirrors - Silver Matt (R-Design), Dynamic Stability Control, EBA - Emergency Brake Assistance, EBD - Electronic Brake Distribution, Electric Windows - Auto Open and Close, Electric Windows - Front and Rear, Exterior Temperature Gauge, Floor Mats - Sports (R-Design), Forward Folding Front Passenger Seat, Front and Rear Reading Lights, Front Grille (R-Design), Front Storage Box with Cupholders, Gear Knob - R-Design Sports with Aluminium Inserts, Head Restraints - All Seats, Headlights - Levelling System, Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Column, High Level LED Brake Light, High Performance Audio System, Home Safe and Approach Lighting, IC - Inflatable Curtains, IDIS - Intelligent Driver Information System, Illuminated Driver and Passenger Vanity Mirrors, Information Centre, Instrument Cluster - Blue Dials (R-Design), Interior Trim - R-Design Deco Aluminium, ISOFIX Child Seat Preparation - Rear, LED Day Running Lights, Locking Wheel Nuts, Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch, Pollen Filter, Power Steering System, R-Design Aluminium Trim, Rear Park Assist, Seats - Drivers Height Adjustment with Lumbar Support, Seats - Front Lumbar Support, Side Marker Illumination, SIPS - Side Impact Protection System, Speakers x8, Sports Pedals - Aluminium (R-Design), Steering Wheel - Leather/Sports (R-Design) with Aluminium Inserts and Logo, Steering Wheel Remote Audio Controls, Tinted Windows - Windscreen, Traction Control, Tyre Sealant Kit and Compressor, USB and AUX Input, Versatile Split Folding Rear Seats - 60-40, Warning Triangle, WHIPS - Whiplash Protection System - Front Seats