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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  A Mistake - 2000 Volvo S40
  By SCR - September 16 - 11:40 pm

  One thing after another. I have had the care for 2 years, and have spent over $3000 on repairs. Every time I think Im done, something else comes up. Like everyone else, the headlights burn out fast. Looks like most people say their S40 is fast, but mine is sluggish and I cant figure out how the Turbo works. It seems random. I just had to replace the an axle and all motor mounts ($1900). Bad sensors. Check engine light will not go off... Replacement parts are expensive and hard to find. I am selling it, regardless of my loss, and buying a new Civic.

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  A Mitsubishi at Heart - 2000 Volvo S40
  By yankees481 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  The car is just unacceptably unreliable, possibly cause its not a true volvo. It performs well enough, with a zippy turbo engine, but the brakes, tires, engine all have been problematic. Nothing lasts as long as it should. The power steering failed on me. Right now im looking at having serious engine repairs. Its leaking oil. Its just unacceptable. stay away from this car, especially at this price.

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  2000 Review Volvo S40 - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Frank - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Bought this car new in 2000, it has 153,000 miles, serviced every 3,000 miles: Since then replaced (besides normal service items i.e. timing belt, filters, etc.): Front struts Brakes 5 times Front rotors Motor mount Cataylic converter ($1,000) Ignition part Fuel Pressure regulator Turbo seal Car has lousy paint. And, it is important to ensure you have a good 4 wheel alignment for tire life. I guess so long as my repair bills do not exceed new car payments, Ill keep driving it.

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  Volvo S-40 ASR - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Mike2000 - April 10 - 2:00 am

  I dont know where all these whiners come from,i have had no issues with my Volvo since day one.Its top of the line ASR with luxury premium winter package.People....do not abuse your cars and it will last without problems.Change oil,do not accelerate heavy on the first 20000 miles.Let it breake-in.Do not assume if it is import luxury you can abuse.Like i have said i had no issues whatsoever.Great handling on the snow with heated seats and DSA.you dont pay a BMW price either and its front wheel drive

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  Volvo #4 is The Worst By Far - 2000 Volvo S40
  By JAMN - April 5 - 12:53 pm

  I have owned four Volvos, ranging from 240DL to a 960 wagon. This 2000 S40 has had so many problems that this is my last Volvo. The red paint comes off on a drying towel after washing. The stereo speakers stopped working. The cabin climate fan just stopped working. What else?: Rattles, check engine light, headlight bulbs, rust forming under hood seam, turn signal malfunctioning, etc. Never again Volvo. Honda, here I come.

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  2000 S40 Review - 2000 Volvo S40
  By DJP - April 2 - 10:00 am

  Poor location for the cup holder and window controls. Outside noise louder than Im use to for a car in this price range and class.

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  always in the shop - 2000 Volvo S40
  By usedtobuyamerican - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Not counting tires or oil, maintenance costs: 2004 $1621 2003 $2182 2002 $797 Volvos apparently reach 200k miles by replacing everything on them periodically. Has left me stranded twice!

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  NEVER BUY A VOLVO - 2000 Volvo S40
  By lopp - March 25 - 11:43 am

  I will never buy another volvo in my life. My car has been in and out of the mechanic shop for various reasons - coil springs, thermostat,sensors, throttle position, etc. Believe it or not my car has even accelerated twice on its own. Talk about a scary situation. The drivers window doesnt go down and interior parts from the sunroof have fallen off.MY radio antenna recently fell off. Last but not least half the lights on the radio no longer work. Thanks volvo for the lemon!

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  IHATEMYVOLVO - 2000 Volvo S40
  By IHATEVOLVO - March 10 - 10:00 am

  This has been the worst car-ownership experience EVER! When I tried to complain to the dealership about the EXPENSIVE maintenance (new brakes, etc.) they sent me a form letter telling me not to come back - even though my car was a LEASE!!!!!!!! I also own 2 Audis (the best) where all maintenance is INCLUDED! Don Beyer and Volvo are the WORST and I tell this to everyone I know (and always will)

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  Volvo - 2000 Volvo S40
  By S40 John - January 18 - 7:00 am

  Yes this car has its problems, every car does. For the most part the pluses outweigh problems. The styling is classic, Its very fast and fun to drive. Huge sunroof, amazing on gas, fits anywhere and AMAZING in the snow (was as good as my 4wd Jeep I owned). Aside from keeping up on things that break from time to time, its a very solid/safe smaller car.