This affordable Volvo used car has a 98% safety rating

For many buyers of a used car, safety is of the utmost importance. That’s why today we’re introducing a reasonably solid but provably safe vehicle: the Volvo V40.

The Volvo V40 was produced from 2012 to 2019. It was a popular car so there is now a wide choice on the used market. You pay between 7,000 and 30,000 euros for a used car with a petrol engine.

Safety rating of 98% for the Volvo V40

In its first year, the Volvo V40 was put through its paces at Euro NCAP. This is the organization that tests cars for safety and then gives them a set of stars. The now affordable occasion has earned the full five stars.

A good rating, but with five stars the occasion is not an isolated case. Today five stars are continuously achieved. Cars are very safe these days. Nevertheless, the C-Segmenter scores particularly well in the area of ​​safety for adult occupants. Here the Volvo V40 achieved a rating of a whopping 98 percent.

“During the frontal impact, the space in which the people were sitting remained stable,” writes Euro NCAP in the study results. “Examination of the dummies revealed that the knees and thighs of the front seats appear to be well protected in a frontal crash.” The crash test organization states that the Volvo V40 even achieved the top score in the side impact test. In addition, you have the best possible protection against whiplash in the event of a hit from behind.

Another affordable used Volvo car

In addition, the safety of child seats, pedestrian protection and other safety systems were examined. In all of these areas, the Volvo V40 performed well or well. Volvo maintains its image with this affordable used car. When you think of safe cars, the Swedish brand quickly comes to mind. Are you looking for a more traditional Volvo? This could be the model for you. You can also convert this into a camper at low cost.