Overview & Reviews

Volvo offers two generations of its S40 sedan for sale in 2004. The old S40 receives few changes this year; however, an upscale LSE trim version has been added. There are also minor revisions to the front fascia, and the audio system now comes pre-wired for a CD changer. Midway through the model year, an all-new S40 arrives as a 2004.5 model. Nothing is carried over from the previous S40. The new sedan is shorter in overall length but has a longer wheelbase -- this translates to better handling and more interior room. Whereas the previous S40 has only one drivetrain option, the new version has two engine and three transmission choices.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2004 Volvo S40
  By Bristol - December 4 - 10:00 am

  I have owned Volvos for years and this is a great car with wonderful comfort for the front seat driver and passenger - plenty of legroom and quiet well appointed interior. Wonderful pickup and braking. Everything seems to work as advertised. A very practical and fun to drive car.

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  I love it! - 2004 Volvo S40
  By KEM - November 22 - 2:00 am

  It has been really great, very reliable, comfortable, and handles great. It feels very solid and safe while driving.

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  Best in it class - 2004 Volvo S40
  By keith H - November 11 - 10:00 am

  We were thinking of buying a Audi A41.8T but after test driving and see the new Volvo 2004.5 S40. we like it more. Plus, it was a better vaule for the money. We were able to get it under invoice. It a great car. You should test drive it to see it for yourself.

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  My S40 - 2004 Volvo S40
  By mhanny - October 16 - 10:00 am

  It is an excellent fun car to drive. It is comfortable and it has power out on the hiway. Its look is sleek and aerodynamic.

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  2004.5 Very Nice Car - 2004 Volvo S40
  By Tareyece & Eric - August 18 - 10:00 am

  I love to drive, and have been a solid VW fan. But the Volvo S40 with the turbo, it takes the experience to a new level. The handling is far above average in rain or dry pavement and the pick-up is fabulous. The interior is well thought out and does not have lots of redudndcies, every button or dial performes a necassary function and often pull double duty. The space, for me, is very roomy and the seatys are very comfortable. The trunk is quite large and has an excellent capacity. All around, this is a pleasure to drive.

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  AWESOME CAR - 2004 Volvo S40
  By s40t5 - June 30 - 10:00 am

  I just recently recieved the s4o t5 for my highschool graduation... its def. well worth the little bit of money and its an awesome car to drive!

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  Awesome Car at a Great Price - 2004 Volvo S40
  By James Powers - June 30 - 10:00 am

  I have the 2004.5 S40 2.4i with Premium Package/Sound, Convenience. I chose the 2.4i because I didnt feel the T5 was $3K faster, meaning the 2.4i has some good enough zip for me. As most others have written, you are saving quite a few bucks when choosing the S40 over the TSX, A4 or C230. I came down to the Acura TSX and the S40. I paid about $2K less, understanding the great reliability history of Acura. At the end of the day I felt Acura is a small Accord with a sport package. As for the A4 and C230, both were great cars but were about $5K more. I would not have considered the old S40 nor the current S60, but the new 2004.5 S40) is a solid car!

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  Fun, Fun, Fun! - 2004 Volvo S40
  By RYan - June 22 - 4:53 pm

  We are finishing up our 3-year lease on this car and have loved driving it. We have all options including upgraded stereo, leather, htd seats, etc. and it is a blast to drive. We have owned a few Volvos in the past (240, 850) and this one is by far the coolest (beats the stodgy S60 and S80 designs by a mile). It is peppy, even our 2.4i, gets good mileage, 32/22, and handles great, even in the snow. We are in MN and had two major storms this year. I popped the car in manual mode and plowed right out of 1-foot snow drifts, while our Camry bottomed out and got stuck several times. Great car.

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  Fun - 2004 Volvo S40
  By JohnKeith - April 30 - 1:03 pm

  I have had this car now for 2 years and it has a little over 33,000 miles. So, I feel comfortable to finally give my review. It has been a great car and VERY reliable. I traded my 2003 Accord in for it...and never looked back. The only thing I wish, I would have gotten the T5

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  S40 2004.5 - 2004 Volvo S40
  By VLUVNIT - April 10 - 2:00 am

  EXELENT DRIVE AND QUALITY PARTS