Overview & Reviews

For 2006, Volvo has rearranged some of the S40's option packages and revised the cupholders. Steering wheel-mounted satellite audio controls are now standard on the 2.4i trim, and the six-speed manual transmission on T5 models gains a pushdown function to engage reverse. There are also new 16- and 17-inch wheel designs and a new optional air filtration system for the T5 that Volvo says goes beyond traditional carbon filters to help reduce occupant exposure to carbon monoxide.

• Sharper handling than you would expect from a Volvo, cutting-edge style inside and out, straightforward controls, long list of safety features, available all-wheel drive.

User Reviews:

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  Not impressed! - 2006 Volvo S40
  By PassionRed - November 2 - 11:03 am

  We have had our car for 6 mons, and everything that can go wrong has! I would not recommend this car most issues we have had are resolved in the 2006 model.....that is what I have read on-line. Simple things mastered years ago on cars made by US Mfgs like, Digital clock (cant keep time even after update), headlights shine ....where...not where we are looking, drink holders, that cant hold drinks, Interior door handles that scratch so bad it looks like you picked it up from the local junk yard!!!! The TIRES..we wont go there.......Dont have time to list them all, there are too many. Thanks, PassionRed

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  Nice Looking, but. - 2006 Volvo S40
  By Paul - March 22 - 5:56 pm

  Too many issues. Mostly electrical, control type problems. In dealership for service far too many times. No reason to do the Volvo experience again

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  A Ford in Sheeps Clolthing - 2006 Volvo S40
  By DMark - November 27 - 1:40 am

  Overall, a good vehicle for the money. Economy is great (were getting 32+ mpg on the open road), and features for a small car are good. The Hallmark of a Ford is crap fasteners, and to that end this s40 wears the Mantle of its once parent company very well. Trunk lid liner fasteners strewn in the trunk, interior panel fastener hanging loose, window base trim. I automatically push it back in now as I reach for the door handle, lower front grill fastener never has been aligned, headlamp washer almost pops back into the correct location, and an external air temp gauge that sporadically reads 20 degrees low (of course, it functions normally at the dealer).

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  ehh, its ok... - 2006 Volvo S40
  By Lex - October 12 - 2:56 am

  this car does not perform. its got a bit of turbo but it doesnt effectively come on until higher rpms of third gear. the car handles like a beast. high center of gravity, extreme understeer. this car may initially spark the interest of a twenty-something looking to mod this swedish turbo, but they will find little in the way of aftermarket support. this is a great car for mommies with a heavy foot... but watch out for that gas mileage. mines terrible. boy racers: look elsewhere... you wouldnt want to pay this much to be whipped by an accord (which gets better mps). push it on the backroads and youll end up in a ditch. handling is that bad. car needs more R&D

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  This car is a lemon! - 2006 Volvo S40
  By deuce316 - September 12 - 8:50 pm

  Within the first year of owning this car it had to be flatbed towed due to a faulty steering column. The doors and locks would not respond to either the key or the controls inside the car. Volvo looked at it 3 times before they could determine the problem.I had to drive there while the problem was happening to prove I wasnt crazy. I have 60k miles and I have to spend $1600 on a new clutch and clutch slave cylindar. the car is 4 yrs old and just over the warranty. Volvo will not take any ownership of the costs. A clutch should not break in 4 years. I am a very experienced standard transmission driver and it was not due to my handling. This car is a money pit! stay away at all costs.

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  Weird Sounds, Other Troubles-a Mistake! - 2006 Volvo S40
  By Paul Margolis - February 2 - 4:53 pm

  This is my third Volvo (740 960 and now S40) I am very disappointed with the quality and support from volvo. Pressure sensor was bad inside gas tank and fixed by dealer. The car makes very annoying Owl-like sounds, which the dealer has not fixed. Supposedly volvo is working on a computer software fix. The clock occasionally resets itself--another annoying feature. Save your money for a higher quality car. Do not expect any help from Volvo when you complain....apparantly Volvo has lost all class after having been bought by Ford.