The Volvo V40 with the optional Driver Support Package has been named ‘Safe Used Car’ by Co-op Insurance for the second year in a row. This is a repeat victory for Volvo V40.

Co-op Insurance has linked up with vehicle safety experts Thatcham Research to launch the inaugural Co-op Safe Used Car Award last year. James Hillon, Director of Product at Co-op Insurance, said: “We’re pleased to announce that the Volvo V40 has topped the list as Co-op’s Safest Used Family Car for a second year running, making it a safe choice for families looking to buy a second-hand vehicle. Volvo scored the highest in a series of track tests conducted by Thatcham Research and once again produced unprecedented results.”

The V40 became the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP when it was tested in 2012, with superb scores across the board – including an unprecedented 100% for safety assist. Thanks to an impressive number of standard safety features, including the world-first application of a pedestrian airbag, every V40 offers crucial protection for its occupants – as well as those outside – in an accident.

“To be presented with the Co-op Safe Used Car Award for the second year running by one of the UK’s largest insurance providers as well as experts in vehicle safety is a real testament to the Volvo V40,” said Bruce Greenwood, Used Car Programme Manager for Volvo Car UK. “Even as standard, the V40 has class-leading safety features that focus on protecting the driver, passengers and pedestrians.”

The Volvo Driver Support Pack includes Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, where the advanced sensor system technology with full auto brake detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car. The Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Auto Brake which uses radar to maintain a set distance to the vehicle in front, keeping you at a safe distance.

There is also the Lane Keeping Aid where the forward-facing cameras on the V40 help keep your car in the intended lane, gently steering the car back on course or alerting you through the steering wheel. The radar also informs the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) to tell you of other vehicles in the blind spots on both sides of the car, and alerts you to rapidly approaching vehicles up to 70 metres behind the car. The V40 can also help you stay informed by displaying road sign information within the V40’s instrument display, including speed limit signs and ‘no overtaking’ warnings.