Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Bitter-Sweet Feelings for the Vovo V40 - 2004 Volvo V40
  By BrainEdge - August 10 - 6:23 pm

  On the first long trip, the engine light came up. Then again, and again. For the first 2000 miles drive, the car was 15 days in the dealership service bay. Then, the best feature of its turbo was not set right. The dash lights keep coming up every now and then without any pattern. Still not fully exorcised and the warranty is over. I will probably never buy a Volvo again, safety or no safety! If your car transmission dies suddenly on a freeway, I dont know how you call it safe or reliable. But only one thing I like about it, the peppy turbo charged engine. Muscle car drivers hate its guts!

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  Worst car ever? - 2004 Volvo V40
  By I Hate Volvo - April 22 - 1:13 am

  back brake pads went out before front pads. The volvo tech basically told me that it was common but there was nothing that he could do about it. Volvo didnt even bother to respond. Car handles like a banana on wheels, the interior is awful and the seats now that are worn, feel like they are filled with straw. Do I hate it? YEAH! Why dont I sell it, because Id have to sell it for 12k and I am into it at 27K. Think that I am joking, try to trade one in and then youll see the grim reality. Buy a used BMW 325 Wagon, better everything!!!! I hate this CAR!

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  V40 - 2004 Volvo V40
  By fjpost - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Its really a great car, though it is a bit tight. The new model promises to be bigger. Its a wonderful drive and basically, bought off lease, the same price as a Honda Accord or new Civic. It has more style and zoom however, and a really excellent warrantly (100,000).

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  Low Reliability, High Maintenance! - 2004 Volvo V40
  By rgmurphy - May 30 - 10:00 am

  Second set of brakes being replaced after only 89000 KMS (55000 miles). Rear brake pads and discs failed after 24000 miles, replacement of pads and discs= brake job. Now front brakes, pads and discs have failed with rear breaks @ 40%. Typical service is no maintenance but diagonistics with simple oil change costing minimum of $200 and full service around $400. Break jobs are $1000 (CDN) Brakes are not warranteed items and no wonder why. New brake pads and disc on back order in Ottawa and require special delivery and no wonder why. Volvo for life sentence or 15000 miles which ever is less. Never again Volvo. Switching to Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Nissan.

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  Superb Compact Wagon - 2004 Volvo V40
  By rachmaninov1 - March 11 - 10:00 am

  The car is great for families with small children who want an entry-level luxury car. Seats: In both short trips and hundred mile journeys, the driver and passenger front seats are extremely comfortable. However, a rear seat with integrated booster can feel awkard at first. Leather is beautiful, rugged, and cleans easily. Handling: Extremely responsive, though steering is tighter than I had expected. Acceleration: 170hp w/ Turbo provides a smooth, powerful push. Braking: Very strong; have not had problems with pads. Stereo: Takes a while to get used to knob-only control. Rich sound. No satellite option.

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  Transmission issue - 2004 Volvo V40
  By logiclane - February 21 - 1:20 pm

  I have 37,000 miles on mine, and it has been a great car for highway travel. I too have had the transmission hangup issue, which the dealer was able to diagnose and replace the shift control unit under warranty. I drive on the highway quite a bit, and like the solid, heavy feel of the car without it driving like a tank.

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  Great Car for a fraction of a price - 2004 Volvo V40
  By assam - September 2 - 10:00 am

  THis is a great car . Lot of space, good safety as with any volvo. Good milage (22-30).

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  Volvo replaces a winner - 2004 Volvo V40
  By siwanoy - July 1 - 4:46 am

  I dont understand why Volvo replaced this pure winner in 2005. We went shopping for a Mini or something similar to offset the gas guzzling mileage of our SUVs and found this V40 wagon small enough, wonderfully fuel efficient (occasionally averaging 30 mpgs for a tankful), with quality fit and finish and ever so much more practical than compact sedans. It is responsive in every way, has been great in the snow, and is fun to drive. It is the perfect car for an empty nest couple who still need to move things from place to place and are still young enough to want a great driving drive vehicle.

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  My Volvo V40 Experience - 2004 Volvo V40
  By silver bullet - May 28 - 10:00 am

  This is absolutely the smoothest driving automobile ever. Ive driven them all. It is my wifes car. She loves the size since it is easy to park. The miliage is very good. Interior comfort is excellent.

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  My New 2004 V40 - 2004 Volvo V40
  By thefreebergs - August 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought my new V40 and had is specially built for me. These cars are not even available in the states yet. Absolutely fabulous automobile. Highly recommended!