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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  Fun to drive little Car - 2000 Volvo S40
  By bobj - November 24 - 11:40 pm

  I own an S70 and a S40. The S40 is much more fun to drive than the S70. The car is very responsive. It is a little smaller than I would like but is still comfortable. In the 26 months I owned it, I have not had a single problem with the car.

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  Still Happy... but have had problems - 2000 Volvo S40
  By HoustonS40 - November 11 - 2:36 am

  I bought the car in April of 2002 with 24K and have kept a log and records back to when it rolled of the lot new: 13,001 Miles replaced center caps on wheels; brake warning light on; 14,859 Check Engine light on; Headlight burned out; 20,258 Check engine light on; engine sluggish; brake pads replaced; 24,833 Check engine light on; center caps missing; engine mounts replaced; 24,920 Check engine light on; 25,279 PNP switch replaced; 27,231 replaced vac pump relay; 35,140 left and right front strut bearings replaced; 36,390 Battery replaced; 38,052 New Brake Pads; 42,931 shock absorber/strut replaced; 44,534 vacuum pump; 48,825 coolant sensor & turbo oil return line leaking.

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  Nice little car - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Scott Johnson - September 15 - 2:00 am

  So far the car has been everything we have hoped and expected. Design is typical Volvo, safety is better than most cars on the road and the drive is smooth, quiet and luxurious for a mid- size vehicle.

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  My Review - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Schmelter - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Had to replace rear brakes at 7500miles. Seats small and lack support. Feels like sitting on a bench. A lot of rattles and noises.

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  Crumb Cake - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Barely Satisfied RI - August 24 - 3:33 am

  My wife wanted it for "safey," but she quickly was sorry we bought it. Of course, I ended up with it. Many problems with electrical systems during the first two years. The interior is smallish in the front. I would never think of sitting in back...my two kids in car seats barely fit back there. The dash design is poor--the cup holder hangs in front of CD player so you cant change disks without risking a major spill. As another reviewer noted, the cup holder is a junky design, and the hardware doesnt work properly. Same goes for rear holder. Ashtray poorly placed--hits gear shift when taking it out, so you have to put into gear to empty trash. Pain chips easy. Rubber door trim is disaster

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  Bad News - 2000 Volvo S40
  By U.S. Marine - July 17 - 10:00 am

  Purchased car in 1999, the 1st year model was offered. The car performed well the first 1 1/2 yrs of ownership although we needed 1st of 3 brake jobs at 8,000 mi. In 2001 the car turned into a lemon overnight. Head lamps failed premature. Brake pump failed which was followed up with recall 3 yrs later. The front/rear end started to crack and pop when making turns. As a result the dealership replaced front strut towers and found that eng. mounts were broken. Poping noise in the rear was caused by missing bushings in rear suspension. Dealership said bushings were left out at the factory. The check eng. light has been on more often than not. Im tired of replac

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  Not great, but solid in most ways - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Darren Miles - July 7 - 10:16 pm

  The S40 is a great way for Volvo to reach a new crowd of drivers, the car is solid, but there are some minor annoyances. Seems as though I have the same likes/issues as most of the others on the list. I have replaced both the front and rear brakes (car only has 31,000 miles), the check engine light comes on/off constantly (its an emissions fault, but does not affect the car in anyway, but would make it difficult to sell if the light came on), and I have replaced the front bulbs 3 times, though the latest set have lasted over a year.

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  Luv my baby Volvo, but... - 2000 Volvo S40
  By CR2 - May 17 - 10:00 am

  Bought my s40 to replace a jeep. Have loved every minute of owning it. True, headlight problems twice, but repaired for free. Check engine light, also repaired....really minor problems. Hated the console design, but only after my golden retriever puppy pointed out the flaws. Its an attractive little car - always get compliments on it!!! Disappointed that it hasnt held its value....Im concerned that the "Ford" name will cheapen the value. However, I plan to buy/lease a V70 to accommodate the 2 dogs, potting soil, trips to Home Depot, etc. I dont need a gargatuan, gas guzzling suv and feel that the V70 is a perfect inbetween vehicle.

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  worst investment Ive ever made - 2000 Volvo S40
  By never_again5 - November 7 - 1:15 pm

  I have had this car for 3 and 1/2 years and I have spent at least 5k on repairs. I bought it for about $3,800. I have nothing but problems from day one. Ive had the engine rebuilt (blown head gasket), which was the most expensive. Had a massive oil leak, which took my mechanic boyfriend countless hours and dollars trying to fix. That was fixed... then on to the rest of the problems. Now, my favorite issue is that it revs when in drive, park, or neutral. It accelerates and decelerates all by it self if my foot isnt on the gas pedal. How fun! I dont have enough room to go over all of the problems Ive had but Ive been so sad about it. The car is so cute and I love the turbo but just awful.

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  Pure Service, not reliable - 2000 Volvo S40
  By ypod - November 7 - 10:00 am

  All I have with thia car are just problems, especially brakes.