Volvo V40 D4 R Design Review

We drive the Volvo V40 D4 R Design and give it a through review to see what we think of the potential so called diesel hot hatches.
Which is the best diesel hot hatch out of the Seat Leon FR 184, the VW Golf GTD or this Volvo V40 D4 re design?
We have driven all three and give our verdict and thought on this question.
V40 D4 R Design facts and figures
0-60 mph = 7.0 seconds
Topspeed = 140mph
We get between 42-50 mpg for most general everyday driving for your reference and it is possible to get more than these figures.
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[@IvanWright-q9w]

I am looking at Volvo v40 d4 2016 with 59k miles for about 9.5k as a family car Wondering driving to work about 3 miles away, would there be any worries like DPF problems (main one I hear about) Many thanks and up the town!!

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Highly unlikely unless you’re really not driving it regularly! I’m guessing that’d 3 miles there and 3 miles back and 5 times a week? That’ll be fine, it’s really if it’s a super small mile weekend car or something if it’s used daily even if it’s only a few mile there and back it’ll be fine. I would purposely like any car try to make and effort to get decently warm before driving anyway but then yeah you’ll be fine 🙌👌

[@poleguy4857]

Thanks for the great review dude :)

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Pole Guy you are very welcome, really glad you found it helpful and good :-)

[@Ryan____Z]

Is this the 2.0d version? I’m looking at one now and wondering the real mpg as il be doing a lot of miles

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Yes this is the 2.0 litre. It’s a twin turbo motor and is so so smooth for a diesel. Had two now and nothing really touches it that does what it does imo. The real mpg for me (with a very heavy foot) is 45mpg but you can easily achieve 50mpg and even 55-60mpg if you drive carefully. For its power and performance I don’t think there’s a more efficient car out there 👍 let me know what you go for and if you have any more questions and definitely please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around 👍👍

[@JNKingsley]

If you remember what was the average MPG you was getting in town and on the motorway as claimed figures are always overestimated

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Jonathan Kingsley driving fairly hard like I do being a bit of a lead foot I was getting 48mpg for average driving. 50mpg is easy achievable and if driving gently a lot more than that can be achieved. It’s a fantastic balance of huge performance and amazing mpg.

[@stoph179]

Orwell Bridge in Ipswich Suffolk. That’s the road to Shotley Marina, great twisties for all the real drivers/bikers out there!!!

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Definitely! That’s my area for a good fun drive for sure 👍❤️ good spot fella! Thanks for watching, please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around

[@valentineduignan9596]

I have V40D4 auto 2lt 2018 -July There is a significant noise coming from the Camera mounted on the top middle of the Windscreen What and why is the cause of this????? It's a Japanese import model V .M.Duignan Bray County Wicklow Ireland Post Code A98Y527 Its sounds loke a Bell ringing intermittantly

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

I can’t say I’ve ever heard of that issue, have you asked any local Volvo dealers near you?

[@jackmcbirney8558]

Have you ever had any egr valve body issues? I hear that is a common fault on the d4 models

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

I’ve owned 2 personally over the period of 8 years now and I’ve had zero issues and covered 110000 in each car so for me nope absolutely not I’m happy to report. Thanks for watching Jack, please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around 🙌👌

[@geoffdundee]

just bought a v40 d4 auto (16 plate) this week......love it especially taking off at traffic lights LOL

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

geoffdundee no surprise, they really can surprise some people at the lights that’s for sure. So close to being hot hatch quick and will show a clean pair of heels to a lot of fairly quick cars. Style, comfort, mpg and power is not often achieved by many and I feel this car has everything to a T 👍 glad you like. Thanks for watching and please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you on here 👌👍😎

[@aaronbrownley6823]

Hi mate, looking at buying a 16-17 plate d4 as my second car they’re going for around 9k and I just can’t find anything that offers the value and speed it has. The only issue I hear people talk about is the steering can feel a bit sluggish or indirect and the gear box can be “notchy” I’m obviosuly going to test drive them first but is this something you’ve noticed at all?

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

I’ve had 2 different V40 D4’s in 6 years now and I’ve never had sluggish steering or a notchy gearbox. First one way over 100k miles this one now on 90k I find that hard to believe or maybe some isolated issues that have been over dramatised by the few that have had the problems perhaps. That being said, make sure any your interested in don’t have this problem and you’ll be fine I’d say. Thanks for watching Aaron please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around on here 🙌

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Where are you based also? In the UK?

[@aaronbrownley6823]

@@PeakPerformanceReviews based in Liverpool mate and yeah It’s something I’m going to look out for but it’s one of them I think they’re looking for something to critique. Your video is one of the few that’s been really in depth especially given you’ve had them long term I really appreciate your time and you’ve got a sub haha

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

@@aaronbrownley6823 thanks fella I appreciate it, yeah I noticed that there wasn’t any video covering everything I did hence I wanted to make it. Glad it was helpful to you, thanks again for viewing and for the sub 🙌

[@busby905]

Is there much in the menu such as oil temp and turbo bar?

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Only engine temperature (coolant) and no turbo pressure either. Thanks for watching Busby, please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you on here. Do you need anymore information at all?

[@ahoyvole7990]

Is the car reliable?

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Ahoy Vole incredibly, I ended up buying and owning one for 3 years on PCP deal and i had zero problems. I’ve since bought another and had it for 1 year already and again nothing has gone wrong at all so far. For record also the last one did 105000 miles yep I do 35000 miles a year as it’s always been used as a work horse and daily. Hope you enjoyed the video, stick around as we’ll certainly be doing more like this in the future and I’m sure we’ll feature Volvo more too 👍

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Ahoy Vole incredibly, I ended up buying and owning one for 3 years on PCP deal and i had zero problems. I’ve since bought another and had it for 1 year already and again nothing has gone wrong at all so far. For record also the last one did 105000 miles yep I do 35000 miles a year as it’s always been used as a work horse and daily. Hope you enjoyed the video, stick around as we’ll certainly be doing more like this in the future and I’m sure we’ll feature Volvo more too 👍

[@ahoyvole7990]

@@PeakPerformanceReviews Thanks for the reply, nice videos!

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Ahoy Vole thank you so so much, really appreciate the kind words :-) :-)

[@user-mq6qf6kq9x]

I drive a v40 D4 I bought it at 150.000 and it is now on 260.000km. The only problem I had so far was the EGR valve which gives problems at almost any diesel car. I have driven two Renaults those cars only give problems.

[@Luk38644]

I've just bought a 67 plate one of these on Saturday (V40 D4 R-Design Pro, only 30k miles on it) and I have to say, it's the most fun car I've ever driven and the interior is fantastic. I don't really understand why these cars aren't talked about as much as the GTD's, Leon 2.0 or even Focus ST's? It's better than all of them and it tends to be cheaper, I'd say it's more of a rival for Mercs and Audi's with it's lovely interior. I have digital dials, the centre console and screen and so easy to use and the leather seats are ridiculously comfortable. The performance is ridiculous - I was sceptical of the 7seconds 0-60 before I test drove it, but honestly this car is RAPID. It has so much pull, the twin turbos are great fun and make me laugh everytime I put my foot down. I've been getting 62MPG from mine this week so far and that's driving normally with some slow driving, some A road driving. I would urge anyone thinking of getting one of these to just get one, you won't regret it! Nice to see a review being done in Ipswich too mate - I'm from near Woodbridge and currently living in Beccles, plus a Town season ticket holder of 20years, so great to see the car reviewed and used around Ipswich :)

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

It’s such a great car and absolutely agree with you, the best choice of all of those because it is better in every single department. As you say also the price is amazing, I don’t think there is a better value for car for the money out there. Yep getting 6 seconds flat made me realise you have a hot hatch effectively in that car. Excellent to hear! There my local team and please to see them in the Prem! I went to the parade around the town centre it was amazing! I have a feeling they may stay up too which would be brilliant. Thank you so much for watching fella, stick around with us on here and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around! Uppa the town 🫶

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

if this a V40 review or GTi seat review?

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

LFC markeb ?? GTi? Definitely a V40 review

[@justinsmall4306]

Good review throughly enjoyed it especially as I've got my eyes on one of these.Does it really pull as as quick as you say it does? I'm probably going auto.

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Justin Small without a shadow of a doubt, once the motor is run in it’s not a million miles of a hot hatch quick. it’s probably quicker than something like a Mini Cooper S, Clio 182 and a Clio 200, things like that. I bought a 2018 version and I’m so happy with it, the Bi Zenon lights are simply amazing.

[@justinsmall4306]

They really are nice looking cars and think it will be my next purchase..i owned a V50 T5 and that was a monster.have you driven a D5 V40?If they make them?If so is there much difference between the D4 and D5?

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Justin Small would be a great choice, there isn’t a D5 in the UK and I don’t think the V40 platform anywhere in the world has the D5 motor. The D4 is top line in this model for the diesel range, the T5 is quicker but not by much and only available in an Auto.

[@justinsmall4306]

Thankyou for the insight on this car and great review.👍🏻

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Justin Small your very welcome thanks for the kind words. Stick around and hope you subscribe:-) :-D let me know if you do get one as I can always tell Volvo feedback etc :-)

[@Falco45able]

This will be my next car; I have the c30 Volvo D3 5 cylinder and it’s no slouch! Does it have the 5 cylinder growl at hard acceleration as I have with the D3? Good review cheers fella...

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

steve newbould I ended up buying one and love it, 3 years owning then bought another. It’s genuinely near hot hatch quick. I think it sounds fairly nice but i think the 5 cylinders did sound a little nicer and almost more sporty. None the less it’s got a decent sounding motor and it’s swan song is the sublimely un diesel like silky smooth motor. You sometimes don’t realise it’s a diesel ... until you feel the amazing torque ❤️