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V40 No more Volvos for me - 2000 Volvo V40
By V40 Owner - September 23 - 7:00 amThis vehicle has given me fits pretty soon after I bought it used. First malfunction was a front left coil spring broke and ruined a brand new snow tire. A year and a half later left rear coil spring broke. Just replaced my second ignition coil last week after engine ran very rough and check engine light came on. Also had to replace an acceleration sensor (cant remember the technical name for it) that was a $200.00 sensor. Pwr window buttons on the doors are all broken too. I expected better quality from a Volvo.
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DO NOT buy this model... EVER - 2000 Volvo V40
By Cynthia - September 14 - 5:13 amI have had nothing but major headaches with this vehicle ever since the 5 yr/50,000 mi. warranty expired. From O2 sensor problems, faulty engine mounts,transmission replacement at 80,000 mi., several brake pad kits, fuel regulator, battery, constant alignments, gaskets/seals,timing belt. The cupholder broke in first 3 months,as did armrest, front wipers, moonroof and passenger side mirror- I have had to spend more money on this car than I ever did on my Toyota Camry in 15 years of life. Either I got a lemon, or this is the worst car ever designed. Just skip Volvo altogether- Its expensive and not what it used to be
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The worst car I ever purchased - 2002 Volvo V40
By MICHELE - February 6 - 10:00 amEvery time you turn around there is another problem. My car has been serviced monthly for a variety of problems from AC malfunctioning, to the check engine light, and I am on my forth set of headlights! ENOUGH SAID!
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Disappointing - 2002 Volvo V40
By arcin69 - June 17 - 10:00 amCar 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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Buy the extended warranty! - 2000 Volvo V40
By oasis - March 15 - 2:00 amThis vehicle has a long litany of problems, from the indicators and lights failing, the a.c giving up twice, the turbo that failed at 30,000miles, the radio that is useless, the engine supports that collapsed at 40,000 and the interior trim that is now falling off....what can I say? DO NOT BUY A VOLVO
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Buy a BMW or Audi instead - 2004 Volvo V40
By George M - March 22 - 10:00 amWe purchased this car recently...back brake pads needed to be replaced, it is a common problem according to the service people at the dealer but they refused to cover under warranty. The paint on the car is very soft and scratches very easily. Overall is an okay car, not worth the money. It is our fist and last Volvo, customer service is a joke! Dont buy this car, the BMW is going to be our next mini wagon, a much more solid car that only costs a few thousand dollars more.
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V40 is terribly unreliable - 2002 Volvo V40
By Frustrated V40 Owner - August 23 - 2:00 amGreat 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 pmI 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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Im driving a Vord - 2002 Volvo V40
By Vord owner - September 30 - 2:00 amThe 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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From Volvo patriot to to Volvo hostage - 2003 Volvo V40
By bigalexk - April 6 - 11:43 pmThe car was a subject of three repairs by warranty including one when I stuck in the road and the car was towed to an auto repair shop. After the warranty the owning of the car has turned into financial disaster. The car is purposely design to exclude or hinder repair by the owner. Now my car is 6 years old having 73000 miles on odometer and it has serious transmission problem. The repair costs so much that I cannot afford it. The car is filled with manufacturing defects and bad design solutions. While it was in repairs and I had chance driving S40 and V50. I found them even worse. What a big mistake I made when I got into this Volvo bondage!
