Is the Volvo V40 the safest car?

“The Volvo V40 was awarded the accolade because it is a perfect example of a reasonably priced car that has a large number of safety features as standard, even on older models. It has a five-star Euro NCAP rating and provides good protection in a crash for the driver and front passenger, as well as children.

Is Volvo the safest car on the road?

Now that we have established why Volvo is considered the safest automotive manufacturer around, the 2019 XC40 is the safest compact SUV, having been awarded a 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. The 2019 XC60 is the safest midsize luxury SUV, having been awarded a 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick.

Is Used Volvo V40 a good car?

The V40 isn’t the most practical car, but it’s frugal, stylish, well made and good value, which is a winning recipe for us. Volvo didn’t have much of a small car heritage until relatively recently, because its focus had been on building large family models that emphasised safety and practicality.

What car kills the most pedestrians?

Key points. Cars and light trucks (vans, pickups, and SUVs) are responsible for 85.2% of pedestrian deaths in the United States, and heavy trucks, buses, and motorcycles are responsible for the remainder. Per mile of vehicle travel, buses kill eight times as many pedestrians as cars, and motorcycles kill twice as many.

Has anyone died in a Volvo?

Now back to Volvo. A fault in their airbag design has caused a single fatality so they have quickly issued a complete recall of ALL vehicles affected. The recall includes about 259,383 vehicles in the U.S., 7,048 in Canada and 2,475 in Mexico.

Are SUVs safer for pedestrians?

In news that will surprise nobody who ever walks or cycles, research from America has found that SUVs and vans are substantially more likely than cars to hit pedestrians when making turns.

Are SUVs worse for pedestrians?

Another smaller study in the US in 2020 showed that SUVs cause more serious injuries and deaths when they strike pedestrians, especially over 20mph.