Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  This is not the 144 my dad drives - 2002 Volvo V40
  By guy.sherr - September 25 - 10:00 am

  V40 rides very quiet. The difference between windows open and closed is just jaw dropping. Seating is comfortable, nice appointments, excellent finishing. 1.9L turbo accelerates strongly into traffic, although a little slowly with the A/C on. Mileage, windows up and A/C, highway was about 31.8 on cruise control in hilly terrain. Handling is good for a wagon. Swerves dont alter the lean much, and the car feels ready to turn at speed. Overall is well crafted and toughly engineered. This car may well outlast the oil reserves.

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  Great Car for a fraction of a price - 2004 Volvo V40
  By assam - September 2 - 10:00 am

  THis is a great car . Lot of space, good safety as with any volvo. Good milage (22-30).

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  A sexy highway cruiser - 2001 Volvo V40
  By Diren Yardimli - August 2 - 1:40 pm

  The V40 is not the station we have come to expect from Volvo. Its neither as masculin nor as bricky as a conventional Volvo (which made me think twice before buying it). Yet the design is slim, clean and as sexy as can be for a station wagon. Its seats embraces you, its steering is solid and secure, its engine sounds confident. Neither the sporthy whiiim, not the cheap sound of most commercial engines. On the road it easily glides through the traffic, easily reaches 200 km/h (even though the official max. speed is 195 for the 1.8).

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  Volvo replaces a winner - 2004 Volvo V40
  By siwanoy - July 1 - 4:46 am

  I dont understand why Volvo replaced this pure winner in 2005. We went shopping for a Mini or something similar to offset the gas guzzling mileage of our SUVs and found this V40 wagon small enough, wonderfully fuel efficient (occasionally averaging 30 mpgs for a tankful), with quality fit and finish and ever so much more practical than compact sedans. It is responsive in every way, has been great in the snow, and is fun to drive. It is the perfect car for an empty nest couple who still need to move things from place to place and are still young enough to want a great driving drive vehicle.

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  Disappointing - 2002 Volvo V40
  By arcin69 - June 17 - 10:00 am

  Car has been mechanically reliable but disapointing otherwise. Seatings and cabin are uncomfortable. Controls not ergonomically designed. Power seat controls replaced at 15,000 miles. Windshield cracked with the slightest touch of a speck. Found out later , Volvo has a reputation for windshields easily cracked but expensive to replace. Leather on seats permanently deformed from leaving a book on the seat. Wont but it after lease turn in.

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  Fine used car - 2003 Volvo V40
  By gordon - April 16 - 9:56 am

  We purchased this in 2009 with 38,000 miles on it. Have put 2 2,000 mile trips on it and averaged 39 mpg. Around town it gets around 22 mpg. Car has plenty of zip and handles well. Both my wife and I find the seats comfortable. The lumbar support helps. A/C blows cold and have had no work other than regular maintenance done on it. Would recommend as used car.

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  Quality, Safety, and A Whole Lot of Fun! - 2001 Volvo V40
  By volvolover - April 2 - 10:00 am

  We purchased this Volvo because we needed something with a little hauling room, but wanted something that would protect us in case of an accident. Face it, you dont get any safer than Volvo! The V40 is a great deal -- 90% of the length of the V70 but about 60% of the price. So we knew wed get safety, but what about reliability, comfort and that fun factor? Were thrilled to say we found them all in our V40. Its so solid, you feel like youre in a Volvo as opposed to some mid-range car, its sporty with really great pickup (thanks to the turbo), and the seats are the most comfortable Ive ever encountered in a car. After 14 months, we couldnt be happier.

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  no problems - 2000 Volvo V40
  By Pamela - April 2 - 10:00 am

  Ive had a 2000 V40 since 10/99, and havent experienced any of the problems described by an earlier reviewer. In fact, the cars excellent handling and brakes have already saved my life a few times. This is our familys seventh Volvo in about 30 years; each has lasted at least ten years. We just sold our still-running 84 240.

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  Love my wagon - 2000 Volvo V40
  By carrie - March 25 - 7:06 am

  I hit a soft shoulder in this wagon going 70 mph and it stuck to the ground like rock. I feel very safe in this car and it is extremely comfortable for the driver and front passenger. Three kids in the back complain!! The driver cup holder is awkwardly above the CD player or below the middle arm rest. The booster seats are nice, but when kids fall asleep there is no support for their heads. I had to replace the rear wiper multiple times (6-7), but I will be sad to part with this car. The leather held up nicely, but I did also have a problem with the lights on the control panel which was >$650 to fix when I thought a fuse change would do it.

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  Love this car - 2002 Volvo V40
  By davidz - February 8 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Volvo and I really love the car. I drive my cars pretty hard and this car has held up well, minus the problems which seem to be unfortunately quite common for the V40. The v40 is fun drive- handles well and is quite zippy. Front seats are very comfortable. Some people have complained about the non-standard radio controls, but I think they are the most effective and useful controls I have ever used. Tuning knob to scan through 20 presets makes more sense than separate preset buttons and is much easier to use while driving. Common problems affecting this vehicle are: 1) brakes wear out quickly. 2) electrical system burns through headlights