Overview & Reviews

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  happy with my v40 - 2001 Volvo V40
  By budsun - September 23 - 10:00 am

  Bought the v40 w/30K last year and I have been happy w/it since. Ive had only 1 major problem since I owned it but it was covered by the warrenty (steering). The prev. owner had replaced the rear rotors (again..warrenty item)IMO, The v40 has good initial acceleration due the minimal turbo lag and the ride quality is great. I wish the car came w/a strut tower and 15/16in rims because taking on windy roads can get a bit scary. Rear seat room is tight(made for kids), internal components break easily(cup holder, etc), and styling is a bit plain(I added roof rails, rear spoiler,& mud flaps). overall, I love the car

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  New-to-Me Volvo - 2001 Volvo V40
  By Madison - May 22 - 10:00 am

  This car gives me everything I need: good gas mileage, great cubic space for hauling stuff, comfort, and most particularly, reliability.

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  V40 - the most safety family car - 2001 Volvo V40
  By mtkadlec - November 14 - 2:00 am

  2001 facelifting is good for driving performance and behavior on the road (only 2wheel drive!) with automatic gearbox - not lazy, but not speedy as well - the best wagon for family or seniors

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  A sexy highway cruiser - 2001 Volvo V40
  By Diren Yardimli - August 2 - 1:40 pm

  The V40 is not the station we have come to expect from Volvo. Its neither as masculin nor as bricky as a conventional Volvo (which made me think twice before buying it). Yet the design is slim, clean and as sexy as can be for a station wagon. Its seats embraces you, its steering is solid and secure, its engine sounds confident. Neither the sporthy whiiim, not the cheap sound of most commercial engines. On the road it easily glides through the traffic, easily reaches 200 km/h (even though the official max. speed is 195 for the 1.8).

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  Quality, Safety, and A Whole Lot of Fun! - 2001 Volvo V40
  By volvolover - April 2 - 10:00 am

  We purchased this Volvo because we needed something with a little hauling room, but wanted something that would protect us in case of an accident. Face it, you dont get any safer than Volvo! The V40 is a great deal -- 90% of the length of the V70 but about 60% of the price. So we knew wed get safety, but what about reliability, comfort and that fun factor? Were thrilled to say we found them all in our V40. Its so solid, you feel like youre in a Volvo as opposed to some mid-range car, its sporty with really great pickup (thanks to the turbo), and the seats are the most comfortable Ive ever encountered in a car. After 14 months, we couldnt be happier.

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  not enough room for kids - 2001 Volvo V40
  By red1 - September 2 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this auto used. I thought it would be great to have with my 2 kids, but it is way too small. My husband and I are tall 58" and 64" and when all 4 of us are in the car it is very uncomfortable. The back doesnt hold near enough. If you have a baby get the larger wagon (or an SUV) - wish I had. We couldnt even get to the airport for a trip because our (4) suitcases couldnt fit in it.

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  V40_summary2004 - 2001 Volvo V40
  By tsana - May 23 - 10:00 am

  Responsive and full of power (AC reduces this substantially though). Comfortable bucket seats, great sounding manufacturers audio/CD. Truly have enjoyed this car. Faults: environmentally friendly brake pads need replacing annually!! Also had chronic defects in electronic driver seat adjuster. No problems with engine in 4 years. I highly recommend it. New V50 replaces it in 2004.

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  Great Long-Term Value - 2001 Volvo V40
  By Joey - January 2 - 4:46 pm

  Purchased used at a great value and havent been disappointed, yet. Other than regular maintenance, the car has performed great. Its sporty, holds bikes and snowboards on top, enough room for moderate luggage load in the rear - if not a bit tight in the rear seats, though. Comfortable ride, but not the best on long trips. Austere interior is perfect - I prefer minimal and simple interior gadgets/knobs. Misses would include black bumper trim pieces fading and the replacement of the fascia cup holder which I completed myself. Ive also replaced the front strut mounts 3 times due to potholes and rough roads. The turbo is quick and a great asset for both city and motorway take-overs.

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  2001 Volvo V40 - 2001 Volvo V40
  By Volvo convert - December 25 - 8:36 pm

  My Corolla was totaled while parked on the street (who could have foreseen that?!), so in replacing it I was thinking safety, which the V40 has in droves (save for stability control, which was reserved for $40K cars in 2001). The V40 has turned out to be an ideal compromise between all the things I want in a car. While it doesnt excel in any one category (except for safety and comfort, Volvos trademarks), the V40 does everything pretty darn well! You dont have to trade efficiency for performance, you get both at above average levels. Same for size vs. cargo space, handling vs. ride; all the places where you expect to give up one thing to get another. Handles everything you throw at it.

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  Excellent sports wagon~! - 2001 Volvo V40
  By SoJung & Michael - November 12 - 10:00 am

  The Volvo V40 sports wagon is an incredible package that looks great, runs smooth, and handles all the twistie curves which performance driving demands. The interior is comfortable for both driver and front passenger. The rear seats are adequate. Cargo area has safety net, variable belt fixtures and cover for hiding cargo. And of course it is Volvo safe to protect your most precious cargo, YOU and your loved ones.