Overview & Reviews

Only a year after being banished from North America, the Volvo S40 2.4i's standard five-speed manual transmission is back for 2010, and the T5 AWD R-Design gets a standard six-speed manual. The five-speed automatic remains standard on the front-wheel-drive T5 R-Design but returns to the options list for the other trims. Other updates include two-position head restraints (versus fixed) and revised options availability. Fuel economy estimates are also improved for 2010.

• Comfortable front seats, ample safety features, emphasis on style, available all-wheel drive, sprightly optional turbocharged engine.

• Not quite a luxury sedan despite premium pricing, tepid acceleration with base engine, handling falls short of true sport sedans, underwhelming safety scores.

User Reviews:

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  Well Built Car - 2010 Volvo S40
  By Larry - January 13 - 7:23 am

  This is the third S40 in the family, my second. This is the best money can buy at this time due to the 5 year warranty plan and discounts being taking off. After driving a prius for the last three years I really have missed my S40, such a solid well made car. Dont get me wrong, the only thing Ill miss about the prius will be the mileage. You cant put a price on your safety and comfort so I am willing to pay the extra for that. I now feel so much more relaxed when driving, I love my Volvo S40. The safety car crash star rating sold me back into my S40. My partner has had his now for five years and loves his as well, no major unexpected issues. For what I paid you get a lot.

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  2nd Volvo S40 - 2010 Volvo S40
  By R Johnson - July 8 - 10:00 am

  The 1.9% fin, maint covered for 5yrs/60K miles pursuaded me to buy 2nd S40 (prior being 06). Ownership experience has exceeded every reasonable expectation. With few exceptions (AC compressor), maint expense has been more than reasonable, considerably less than had I settled on another luxury make (considered BMW, Lexus). Seating is very comfortable, interior asthetically clean and simple, dash/instrumentation very intuitive. Subtle changes from my prior S40 is improved center console, USB/AUX/iPOD interface, Bluetooth, Satelite/HD radio, Auto- Climate control, BLIS. performance/handling is tight and responsive, though not as that as the 06 (which had sport-tuned suspension)

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  My second Volvo - 2010 Volvo S40
  By Dave T - July 28 - 3:03 pm

  My first Volvo was a very used, "beater" 1966 122S, reliable as an anvil, quirks and all. A few months back, after a lot of research, I purchased a 2010 S40 2.4i. After being severely injured in an auto accident I wanted a safe, practical, small car with good handling characteristics and decent performance. I drove a C30, then an S40 and decide that the S40 was for me. Besides daily driving I have logged 1200 miles on a road trip to Connecticut from Ohio and back putting in two 550 mile days in comfort.

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  Solid ride - 2010 Volvo S40
  By thurstrw - August 17 - 5:40 pm

  Picked up my S40 AWD R5 turbo in Sweden in early January. Have driven it 1200 miles since, through a lot of snow and construction on the autobahns, as well as urban driving in tight European streets. I love the stability of the car; it inspires more confidence than anything else Ive had. Corners very flat. The acceleration is fine with me. Great sound system.

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  The best at the price - 2010 Volvo S40
  By Earl - July 14 - 5:53 am

  Got the car early this year; first thing i noticed was the torque, i love the strength of the car,its powerful, good gearbox, bit of a hard drive,that just makes it more sporty. I am happy i bought it, it handles corners well for a fwd car. the motor makes that sound...nuts man,love it to bits

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  My New Volvo - 2010 Volvo S40
  By Lynette - October 23 - 6:10 pm

  This car is great! It handles the lumps and bumps of New Jerseys winter worn roads with ease. I love the great pick-up and the nimble way it handles! The clutch shifts smoothly and is extremely easy to. The instrument panel is simple to use as it is very logically designed. I am really enjoying this car and am so glad I made the choice to purchase it.

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  My Second Volvo S40 2010 - 2010 Volvo S40
  By Larry - September 13 - 5:26 pm

  This is my second Volvo S40 and loving everything about it. The style, fit and finish of this car is very nice. It is a very solid well built car with every bit of safety in it. I just traded in my prius because I wanted more comfort and safety. I would rather pay more for gas and feel safe with my family in the car.