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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  Short of Expectations - 2000 Volvo S40
  By Clay Bittner - September 15 - 2:00 am

  I thought when buying the S40 that I was stepping up to a luxury automobile that would cross over into the service provided etc. I definitely thought wrong. The buying and service experience I had with my second car (an Infiniti) was far more enjoyable than the Volvo experience. Owning my Volvo was a similar experience to my experiences owning a Honda which is not what I thought I was getting into. Probably will not own or lease another Volvo. Looking back I should have gone for the Infiniti G20 instead although the car has been "OK".

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  152,000 miles and counting - 2000 Volvo S40
  By sb - August 26 - 7:56 pm

  hello there Volvo world I bought my new Volvo in Sept 1999...its an S40 2000. It had only 2 miles on it and now I have over 152K! Yes...the only mjor repair was new engine mounts 5-6 years ago and a new alternator in July 2008. Im on my 3rd set of tires. The interior is still mint condtion and runs excellent. I am now obsessed to see how many miles I can get out of this car.

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  New Mom disappointed to give up Volvo - 2000 Volvo S40
  By New Mom disappointed - May 15 - 2:00 am

  Up until the day I had to put the infant carrier into the backseat, I loved my S40. Its stylish, peppy, and comfortable. Unfortunately, the car is too small to handle a carseat. The front seats have to practically be moved all the way up to accomodate it. My husband feels like hes driving a "go-cart" with the way he squashed in. We did have continuing trouble with the check engine light but a recall has seemed to correct that issue. The radios reception is poor also. I have had it replaced once and this has not cleared up the issue.

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  Shame on Volvo makers - 2000 Volvo S40
  By displeased - February 20 - 10:00 am

  This is the worse vehicle purchase of my entire life. the constant visits to the shop, brakes replacement, engine light comes on, noises in the dash. Constant replacment of the seals for oil problems, headlight replacements. being impressed with volvos reputation made me purchase this car, but Volvo has really let consumers down on this model. Save yourself time and money, and move on to a better car purchase. The only great thing is the dealership is very kind they give you a loaner to drive until your vehicle is finish.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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.