Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Consultants Car - 2004 Volvo V40
  By SRH - August 6 - 1:53 am

  This was our first Volvo purchase. We wanted a car that was safe, but fuel efficient. We also wanted a car that was flexible enough to be both our family car, but also a respectable car to be driven for my consulting work. The V40 fit the bill. I have to drive both short distances in city traffic as well as long distances on highways and the V40 handles both nicely. Four years later I still love my car. I would buy another.

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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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  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 with a few faults. - 2000 Volvo V40
  By JOrange - April 16 - 3:36 am

  Our v40 now has 65,000 miles on it. The headlights do burn out about once a year as they are always running. Small price to pay for the increased saftey. The car is fun to drive, quite fast, TONS of room and built like a tank. If safety is a concern this is a good car.

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  From Texas - 2001 Volvo V40
  By used v40 - April 11 - 2:00 am

  USED 2001 V40 with 41580 miles to start. The looks are showroom quality. It has a loud deep bass hum the VOLVO tech said "thats how it sounds." I drove from TEXAS to NYC. 1800 miles in 2 days thats 30 hours not incld stops for food, the toilet and gas. No problem for me, but the car? The V40 great. Smooth ride on the freeway, sport like on the city interchanges and streets. Stopped 7 times, 55 gallons of gas and actually drove 1900.2 miles. I avg 70 mph and 34.6 mpg, not bad for any car. I am not the "a button for eveything" type. The interior is plain, many of the "buttons" are muti-functional. The trunk is spacious for a compact wagon.

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  Practical and Economical while still Fun - 2002 Volvo V40
  By thirtysomething - January 19 - 9:00 am

  I bought this car because it was reasonably priced and the because of Volvos reputation. It is a bit on the small side if you have more than one child or move lots of stuff, but it a very practical car that holds quite a bit with the rear seats completely flat. The acceleration is surprisingly quick for a 4 cyl. It is better than many V6 I have driven. The handling is tight enough for a sports wagon but I wouldnt go searching for curves. Fantastic mileage! This is what is keeping me from upgrading to a bigger or more powerful car or hybrid. 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Ive had zero maintenance issues in 5 years. Change your oil!

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  Never Again! - 2002 Volvo V40
  By akaslick - January 5 - 2:00 am

  After first year of ownership, every week, 1 or 2 light bulbs go out! Thank gawd for the warranty! Very inconvenient. The car is expensive to maintain. The car doesnt hold value like the other volvos. I was told otherwise. Its funny that when I brought my car to the dealer for the 30k service, the 2 people in front of me were complainig about the problems they were having with their cars. They dont makeem like the early 80s 240DLs anymore. Too bad!! Ill never buy another!

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  Better Coffee in the Service Department - 2000 Volvo V40
  By mhl - December 23 - 2:00 am

  Headlights burn out annually. Rear wheel alignment was needed to stop tire burn. Original equipment tire model not stocked locally, had to special order from TX, twice (replaced all 4 at 19,000 mi). Turbo exhaust seal started leaking at 25,000. Leather steering wheel melted and had to be replaced. Steering wheel squeak required replacement of steering rack. Low hum vibration when stopped in gear (suspect motor mount?). Brake service frequent, but this is to be expected with Volvos. All this sounds bad, however dealer and factory have been generally great in standing behind their product.

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  electrical problems/brake pad surprise - 2000 Volvo V40
  By alicemary - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Three months after purchase, went to use car and found it had no power. Had Volvo Roadside tow it to dealer. Battery recharged. Now after 14 additional months, same problem. Dealer service replaced battery; found a bad cell. Also, told me brake pads soon need replacing, mileage now at 11,500 miles, $135;is typical to replace at 15,000! Called Volvo Consumer hotline. Indeed, the materials used in the brake pads wear quickly. No warranty coverage. I rate this most poorly with regard for the reputation the Volvo name seems to promote.

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  V40 Volvo Wagon - 2002 Volvo V40
  By Reg - November 22 - 10:00 am

  This is a 2000. The interior is cramped. Poor placement of electrical control in the center pedestal as are hand brake and flip-flopping armrest.The locations of coin and cup holder are poorly located. Some of these defects were corrected in the 2001. Only the epress window control is located in the drivers door armrest and no window control is provided in the passengers armrest. Michelin tires improve driving and durability.