Overview & Reviews
The S40 is Volvo's completely new entry-level sedan. Along with its wagon variant, the V40, this car rounds out Volvo's vehicle lineup. Safety, styling and comfort are its main attributes.
- Strong complement of safety features, affordable base price, non-boxy styling.
- No manual transmission, price of car can quickly escalate with optional equipment installed.
User Reviews:
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Volvo for life.... never - 2000 Volvo S40
By JLba - July 16 - 4:13 pmI had dreamed of owning a Volvo for years and when I finally got my Volvo the nightmare began. In only owning my car for one in a half years I have easily put over $3000 in repairs. The check engine light turned on every other week it seemed like. Even Volvo repaired it and only 500 miles later it was on again. Volvo uses the cheapest plastic and it breaks just by touching it. The only thing I really liked was how it handled and the trunk and glove box space. Besides that Volvo should think about starting from scratch because this car is a waste.
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Its a Mitsubishi and it shows! - 2000 Volvo S40
By Dude - July 15 - 3:00 amIve had a few Volvos and they were all better off than this one. Always has some kind of problem even though I maintain the car way better than whats called for. I only keep it because now I drive a crazy amount for work and the fuel mileage is good when its not blowing O2 sensors! It rattles like crazy and sometimes I want to set it on fire. I should have kept the S70 because real Volvos are great cars. How disappointing!
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An excellent car! - 2000 Volvo S40
By Wiliam Su - April 17 - 10:00 amThe Volvo S40 is a very powerful, beautiful machine, with a very good value and it is the safest car in the segment.
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Lemon - 2000 Volvo S40
By unhappy mom - April 11 - 10:00 amI have had all the problems that have been listed in these reviews, some repeatedly. This is the worst car I have ever owned. Plus, the dealership has not been willing to work with us. The power assist brake system failed while driving, and luckily I was able to stop the vehicle. The airbag light was on at the time this occurred, and the dealership informed me that the airbags would not have deployed had there been an accident. The brakes continue to give us problems.
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Im Eagely Letting Go of My Dream - 2000 Volvo S40
By fox - March 10 - 2:00 amI bought my S40 in 2001. I had always wanted a volvo and I figured that I should go ahead an get one. the brakes pads had to be replaced about a month after purchase. The lightbulbs go out to many times to count. there are some stranges squeaking noises coming from it. All in all I like my zippy car but my children cannot take the unrealisticly small backseat and the horrible interior designing and planning for buttons and cup holders not to mention the fact that it has created a lot of negative equity. I am looking for a way out.
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Im Eagely Letting Go of My Dream - 2000 Volvo S40
By Fox - March 10 - 2:00 amI bought my S40 in 2001. I had always wanted a volvo and I figured that I should go ahead an get one. the brakes pads had to be replaced about a month after purchase. The lightbulbs go out to many times to count. there are some stranges squeaking noises coming from it. All in all I like my zippy car but my children cannot take the unrealisticly small backseat and the horrible interior designing and planning for buttons and cup holders not to mention the fact that it has created a lot of negative equity. I am looking for a way out.
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my volvo S40 2.00T - 2000 Volvo S40
By luke - February 20 - 10:00 amIm saddened to here the negatives although i have not had it long i love it! I had a 1969 Volvo before and i loved that one too i have had Hondas,Fords and a Toyota and they all stink big time!! So i decided to go back to Volvo i am soooo glad i did, now when i see a Honda on the road i cant help but laugh, because they are trouble on wheels! If you want to complain about a Volvo go get a Honda if they dont rust to peaces then they will break into peaces, yes parts are expensive for Volvo, but they dont seem to break my 1969 Volvo after 6 years the only problem i had was getting someone to set the twin SU carbs.
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I Love This CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2000 Volvo S40
By packersfan12 - February 16 - 8:47 pmIve seen a few others say bad thing and im sry to hear that mine has 157k on it and runns like a dream besides a few problems like to o2 sensor this car is great fast and fun to drive volvo as far a i know has always been known for building high quality cars that run 4 a long time with the proper care plus they are some of the safest as well i love my volvo hope you do to
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Excellent Road/City Car - 2000 Volvo S40
By s40red - February 14 - 10:00 amOur S40 experience is quite good. The car really handles tight city driving with great maneuverability, and responsiveness, then on to the freeways with no problems. Its got solid handling, good in all types of weather Yeah, the check engine has come on sometimes when I started the engine, then goes off after awhile but nothing to obsess about and is being fixed by Volvo.
