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 S40 - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Janet S - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Driving this car is a pleasure. It is the perfect mix of safety features, dependability, style and comfort. I have had only minor problems, (rattling sunroof, bulbs burning out) that were quickly fixed by the dealer. It is the easiest and most fun car I have ever owned!

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  Just thought you should know - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Lynn - April 29 - 11:13 pm

  Ok, right to it: Cup holder sticks, CD cant be used when using cup holder, radio/cd lights are out, arm rest is cheap and a nusance (pops down with the slightest touch and hits drink in cup holder), head lights go out all of the time, dash board reflects on windsheild making it hard to see when the sun is out, paint job was poor, rear locks stick. Maybe the design has changed in 8 years.

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  My review - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Patrick Whitworth - April 28 - 10:00 am

  VERY unhappy with the electrical as well as the climate control system.

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  first ride - 2000 Volvo S40
  By ewalker1 - March 10 - 6:06 pm

  This was my first car-- so excited to have a safe and reliable car. Little did I know it would cost me THOUSANDS in credit card debt to maintain it. My headlights burn out in a couple of months, the CEL NEVER shuts off, the windshield wipers need to be replaced frequently (courtesy of New England weather). I spend all of my money on Volvo Techs diagnosing my problems, fixing them, and then finding a new one the next day. Its really been a nightmare- if anyone has any advice, I would love to hear it.

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  Who Messed Up Volvo - 2000 Volvo S40
  By TSandd - March 8 - 12:36 am

  Boxey was Best. I have never been so angry at an inanimate object in my life! Bought in 2003.Tune ups $500, varous issues with brakes $800 and finally the head gasket blew and killed the engine.Bought an engine with 50,000 miles on it. 6 months later hose to coolant broke and temperture gauge did not register.Alas, another blown headgasket.Found this company on the internet that completely fixed it with a liquid for $165 bucks, awesome saved me $1200.Well, then the battery died, bought a new one, slow to start the 2nd day, almost impossible to crank and roll over the 3rd day!!! On the 4th day would not start, mecahnic has no clue what is wrong and cannot start it. I AM DONE WITH VOLVOs....

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  Bad Headlights - 2000 Volvo S40
  By bad headlights - February 18 - 2:00 am

  Doesnt set my hair on fire. Headlights burn out at least once per year. If the Turbo isnt spooled up, the car is VERY sluggish.

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  No Problems - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Mr. B - February 10 - 11:56 pm

  I Have owned this vehicle for about 6 years and have had few problems that I have not seen in my other vehicles. Firstly, I bought it with 18k so I had time to put some mileage on it. I currently have over 200k and have done 5 brake Jobs so the brakes have been fine for me. My headlights burnt out frequently until I fixed the ground. I have replaced my struts with konis and would highly recommend them. I have replaced my motor mounts, cv axle, and turbo seals once. So I dont know why everyone is complaining about these cars, if you maintain them they last awhile. Oil change at 3k not 7500.

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  crack - crack - crack - 2000 Volvo S40
  By jackson - January 22 - 7:23 pm

  on top of the frequent problems, such as ignition and, frequently, the sensor system, there were problems with the front end wearing out so quickly,and finally, like the passing of an overly-annoying dog, the car died at only 124k miles -- overheated and ruined the cylinder heads, with about 5 seconds of warning.

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  Volvo Owner - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Ron Laub - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I have had a few maintenance problems but overall very satisfied. Worked with Volvo of the Triad in Winston- Salem, NC and Volvo of Dallas in Carrollton, TX. The sales people (Trey) at Volvo of the Triad were great to work with. Totally opposite the dealership in Greensboro (Crown). Have referred my brother and two friends to Volvo of the Trid and they both bought Volvos there. Most of my service work has been with Volvo of Dallas and the shop supervisor (Aldo) is the best.

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  Out-of-Warranty! - 2000 Volvo S40
  By MartySullivan - August 5 - 2:00 am

  Happy w/car throught the warranty.Still had the check engine light,headlight, and brake problems. Now that the warranty is over and the dealer refuses to help this car is falling apart! I disagreed with all the negatives, I thought these would last past the warranty period, guess not. I will never buy Volvo again.