I have a 2016 model year V40 petrol automatic and in three years and 38K miles I have not had any issues with the car and am still happy with it.
From what I have read on this forum there do not seem to be any particular issues with the V40.
A 2013/14 car will have the older Volvo 5 cylinder D3 engine which from what I have read is pretty much bullet proof and does not suffer from the EGR problems of some of the later 4 cylinder diesels. Hopefully someone with a D3 will be able to give you an idea of running costs. The last main dealer service on my car was just over £400 which included rear brake pads.
Volvo geartronic automatic transmission is a six speed Aisin box and is a conventional torque converter transmission. Volvo say it is sealed for life but if you are buying a higher mileage car I would suggest you consider getting the transmission fluid changed.
Hope this is of some help if you decide on a V40.
Steve
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