Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2004 Volvo V40
  By Rabbit Volvo - September 1 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car to replace a perfectly good honda civic as a reward for quitting smoking. I picked this car out of the beetle, element, and audi wagon because it has versitility, styling, and is great to drive. I can have kids, get a dog, and still keep this car, yet I am single and my friends want to ride with me when we go backpacking. The price was only a bit more than the rather poorly finished element with the $4000 off invoice.

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  V40 is terribly unreliable - 2002 Volvo V40
  By Frustrated V40 Owner - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Great looking car -- too small to be useful for my family. BUT -- this is the least reliable vehicle I have owned in my life -- air mass meter replaced, cruise control replaced three times, front control arms and ball joints replaced after 20,000KM, numerous squeaks and rattles. Avoid this vehicle at all costs.

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  Vord not what Expected from the Swedes - 2002 Volvo V40
  By arad - August 6 - 7:56 pm

  I loved this car when I bought it. I believed in the Volvo reputation of long-life and reliability. Honestly, I thought Id found my match for life. It handled well and was very comfortable. Had this car for about a year before experiencing major problems with overheating. Dealership repair visits 4x over the next year until, at 112K mi, the vehicle overheated one last time, the head gasket blew out and the turbo charger wanked. $5000 in repairs! If you can find one of these cars still on the road, Id be surprised. I havent seen one in about 1 1/2 years. You might not see it in the dark though, because they burn through lamps like crazy. Also, expect to replace brakes frequently.

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  Need Better Coffee At the Repairshop - 2000 Volvo V40
  By Not Gonna Again - July 12 - 2:00 am

  Brakes done X4, and the brake warning light is on AGAIN! You can bet the headlight bulbs will burn out in 12 months (each side exactly 30 days apart). Motormount vibration at idle/stop is excessive. Turbo gasket is leaking. Finish is wearing off the steering wheel. Overall, the car drives well, and is good on gas when on highway; not so good in town. Brake and tires have been disappointing. A bit small inside. The price for a Volvo was attractive, but the downtime for repairs has been unacceptable. Back to Lexus for the next one.

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  Great Little Car - 2003 Volvo V40
  By DKRoss - July 1 - 10:00 am

  Well built car, lots of standard equipment. At $29.5K, its not the best deal on the planet....but after a $4500 incentive, and a $200 deal...the net was $22.5K....a GREAT deal...when used MY2000s sell for $17K. mine has the 15" wheels and tires, I think I would go for the 16" setup. I added the Volvo front strut bar, makes a great differance in handling.

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  Happy, so far... - 2002 Volvo V40
  By slick - July 1 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my V40 for just over a year now and Ive been happy with it. I havent had any problems with it. I ended up with it because the sales people at the mercedes dealership next door(owned by the same company)didnt give me the time of day (I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt).

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  Not Bad/Not Great - 2003 Volvo V40
  By Lincoln Steffens - December 30 - 10:00 am

  I wanted the Passat Wagon, my wife did not. We chose this primarily because of the Volvo name and safety features. The price as also competitive. We live in the city so we V70 would have been too big. This car is somewhat too small, particularly in cargo area and backseat when compared to its competitors. He drives and handles well and is pretty zippy on the freeway. Gas mileage for city driving is surprisingly poor for a 4 cyl. car (15 mpg). Requires premium gas too!

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  Great Car for a fraction of a price - 2002 Volvo V40
  By bokakhat - October 17 - 10:00 am

  It is a great car. So many safety features and yet not a high price.Milage is great and i love the seats and comfort

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  Im driving a Vord - 2002 Volvo V40
  By Vord owner - September 30 - 2:00 am

  The good is overshadowed by the bad: Brakes @ 15K miles, windshield @ 12K, cruise control / headlights @ 24K, tires @ 25K. Worst was thermostat @ 25K. Dealer flushed the system to find "peanut butter" like substance. Dealer says this is "bars leaks" (never heard of it). Dealer says this was added and is reason for thermostat failure. The car has been serviced by 3 volvo dealers only! All deny adding this. It could impact the radiator, new thermostat, and my warranty. Volvo of North America will do nothing! From my experience with the manufacturer, dealer, and car its clear that I bought a Vord. Stay away from this vehicle, it will only disappoint you.

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  Best car I have ever owned - 2000 Volvo V40
  By ishq - September 4 - 2:55 am

  Solid, reliable, sporty and can fit everything either in it or on it. I purchased this car after a friend wrapped his Volvo around a telephone pole and walked away w/only a scratch or two. I was surprised to find out how nimble this little wagon is. Must get V rated tires, but it is worth it. Kept up w/maintenance schedule, and has run like a charm for 195,000 miles. Showing no signs of quitting soon. Highly recommend this car.