The V40 joins a rapidly changing premium C-segment, and like some of its rivals Volvo is plugging a large gap with its newcomer ... The 115bhp 1.6-litre D2 diesel engine is tried and tested with ...

The new springs and dampers lower the V40 by 10mm and are 15-25 per cent stiffer than Volvo’s regular Sport Chassis option, depending on the variant. Lighter 19in x 8in Polestar alloy wheels are ...