Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Surprisingly competitive - 2003 Volvo V40
  By Jackpot - February 26 - 2:00 am

  Light, narrow and quick (once you get past the turbo lag). Excellent for the price, more fun and nicer than a Subaru, etc. Performs comparably to the BMW 3-series wagon, the MB C-class wagon, or the Audi A4 series for much less $. Handles well on snow.

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  Still love it after a year - 2001 Volvo V40
  By jfalley - November 27 - 2:00 am

  I am single, travel (for fun) alot and love this wagon. I have 2 dogs, and there is plenty of room for the standard fair for one person. 2 people with all the equipment to snowboard gets full but still has rear vision through the vehicle, have done 3 people and I dont recomend it, the back seat is tight (real tight)if the front is set for the comfort of a 6 foot tall person. Rear seat is for kids only, but that is how you get the good milage, perfect for me.

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  V-40 Hot - 2004 Volvo V40
  By daddy daniel - November 4 - 2:00 am

  After owning a 1987 Toyota truck for 17 years I wanted a car that was quick, fun to drive on highways and city st, I live in San Francisco. I looked at a number of wagons, and found my V-40 to be just what I was looking for. Safety, fun, very sexy. mpg 24.7 in the city and 30.2 on the highway. I dont think this is a family wagon, but for singles or couples who like long weekends all year round, or a shop till you drop Queen. I use mine to drive the coast to see my horse to the south of the city and weekend resort trips. City driving is easy I can sit in traffic with cars costing thousands more.

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  Looking Good - 2000 Volvo V40
  By No Way dont do it - October 28 - 10:00 am

  This is truly the best looking wagon around. If only Volvo could make the larger ones look this good. We bought this wagon because of its safety. Not just side air bags but Head protection air bags. Built in booster seats let me know that Volvo thinks of the kids too. The fit and finish is top notch. I drove this car across country and loved it. The front seat fit just right. With the turbo the engine didnt know it was above 14,000ft.

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  Great car - 2004 Volvo V40
  By VVolvo - October 24 - 10:00 am

  This is one fun car to drive. It is small but capable of handling large loads. The steering is tight and responsive. Sleek and solid.

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  Outstanding Quality - 2004 Volvo V40
  By johnnie - July 31 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is extremely comfortable and has an incredible ride. I highly recommend it for singles, married couples, and couples with young children, as the rear seating area (leg room)is a little snug.

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  New to Volvo - 2004 Volvo V40
  By jsb1970 - June 18 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Volvo and I love it. The design inside and out is fabulous. The turbo engine is very smooth and the power and torque are very good. I was pleasantly surprised by the kick that this engine has (way more than the Toyota Camry I traded in)! The seats are great and were designed by an orthopedist (find your "sweet spot" and youll never want to get out of the car).

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  Good sound vehicle - 2000 Volvo V40
  By Dan - June 11 - 4:50 am

  Original owner - I have enjoyed this Volvo V40 more then any other auto I have owned. It has a few more problems then I expected for a compact wagon in this price range, but none have been serious and performance is excellent. Fast when you want it but economical - 24 mpg city/highway. I put on a hitch and haul my small boat with no problem. Ive loaded it heavy with bricks, mulch, bags of rock, you name it, no problem. It has great personality and has done everything I have asked with no major breakdowns - what more can you ask. 82,000 miles and going strong. Uses no oil, spark plugs clean, no leaks, no sign of any major issue.