Overview & Reviews
A redesigned S40 was introduced halfway through the 2004 model year as a 2004.5 model. It continues into 2005 unchanged.
- Sharper handling than you would expect from a Volvo, T5 version offers quick acceleration, well-designed interior controls, long list of safety features, available all-wheel drive.
- Firm suspension can be choppy on the highway, average performance from the non-turbo engine.
User Reviews:
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Nothing but trouble - 2005 Volvo S40
By DSM - December 3 - 2:36 amI purchased my 05 S40 brand new back in November. As soon as I hit 3,000 miles everything went downhill. I found myself taking my car in for repairs more than I was driving it! In the 6 months that I owned it, it spent 45 days in the service department during 7 separate visits! And they couldnt even fix most of the problems! This was the worst decision I have ever made. Thanks to an attorney, I filed a lawsuit against Volvo and they were forced to purchase the car back. Never again will I buy another Volvo.
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Is it held together with plastic screws? - 2005 Volvo S40
By stephen3484 - April 10 - 6:13 pmWhat a piece of junk. I have owned many cars (German and American) and this one is just awful. I have 21000 miles on it but it drives like there are 121000 miles on the clock. A/C problems; stereo has a mind of its own; creaks, rattles, and shakes; the windows have a mind of there own; the gas gauge is unreliable; the ABS doesnt work; the whole steering system is screwed up and the list goes on. The car has gotten to the point where the steering and lack of ABS have made it almost unsafe and definitely unsettling to drive.
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Very Disappointed - 2005 Volvo S40
By Andrea - April 26 - 3:03 pmI have had this car for less than a year and it has been in the shop for brake problems 3 times already. Ive also had to go in for software updates for 3 times also. Now Im having a airbag issue. The company is non- responsive to these problems. This car has made me miss my old car that was 8 years old.
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No more Volvos for me - 2005 Volvo S40
By Lucas Tam - February 17 - 6:50 pmThis is my first and last Volvo ever. Since I bought the car in 2005, its been in the shop over 16 times for a variety of reasons: air bag malfunction, climate control issues, circuit boards frying, battery failures, remote not working, steering failure, etc. In fact, the car has been towed to the dealership 2 times since 2005! (And this was a brand new car). Never again am I going to buy an S40... and never again a Volvo!
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Dissapointed - 2005 Volvo S40
By Dos santos - June 2 - 6:53 pmWith gas prices as they are, this purchase was as much about fuel economy as was safety and styling. The EPA ratings say 22 city/ 30 highway. City driving we get 16 and highway 21. This is so far off the mark, I feel ripped off. The dealership just says there are variations. Other than using the AC, I drive as fuel efficiently as possible. I have no problems with our other cars. I bought this to help save money opn gas but I guess Ill have to drive my 7 passenger Toyota SUV , 8 cylinder,that gets gas mileage just shy of these numbers. Why is it some auto makers test their vehicles more accurately than others???
