04/09/2008 14:03. Safety features included standard side/torso airbags, side head curtain airbags, as well as Volvo's proprietary Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) for rear seat passengers.

According to Canadian Red Book, used S/V40 values range from $6,975 for a 2000 S40, to $12,650 for a 2004 V40. That's not bad value, but it wouldn't be hard to find something equally comfortable, and more reliable, for the same kind of money.

At this point, finding a... // CanadianDriver