2002 VOLVO S40

Comfortable car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I'm a housewife, I love driving this car, it's my current car, the 2002 year made. I find this car comfortable and fun to drive. Handles well, very good cornering and very responsive brake. And also the turbo gives enough power to get into traffic when you need it. :) VOLVO S40 is a 5stars rating for the safest car.

Best 4cyl Car

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This car is a very reliable car that meets all my requirements for a car. Small yet comfortable. I value the understated luxury, it lacks the pretension a BMW 318 or Audi A4 1.8t might have associated with it.

Not as much VOLVO quality

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 3

Purchased 02 S40 with 60K miles on it, for my wife. This is great looking car, with turbocharger. Great acceleration, power for 1.9T engine. At 70K we had to replace TurboCharger, I did the job myself, bought the Turbo from eBay used one for 240$,saved about $900.At Volvo it would cost about 800$ for the part and $400 for installation.Then check engine light came up,had to replace thermostat,another check engine light had to replace ignition coil,spark plugs,at 80K had another check engine light,have to check it again. Tran fluid change is the ripoff at the dealer, for special VOLVO fluid $18per1/4. MPG is less then 01Camry. Overall not much for high end luxury car.Going for LEXUS next time

Reliable for us - but not for many

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

We bought a used '02 in early '06 with about 50k miles. It is now approaching 85k and we have had few problems. We had an oil leak for 1.5 years that the dealers could not fix, thought it was RMS but started cheap (RMS is $2k) fixed the Camshaft Seal ($300). That didn't fix it Finally an independent shop found it was the turbo return line, not uncommon and a $100 fix. Otherwise, we have had no real problems. The A/C occasionally blows hot air, something also not uncommon. In general, reliable for us, comfortable and fun to drive. However, shop just told us it was very rare to see this car with 7 years and 80k plus miles without a roulette of engine lights. So maybe we got a good one...

Let Down - Not what they used to be

Performance: 3 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 2

I have owned this vehicle for 4.5 years, purchased certified pre-owned and the 1st yr was great. This vehicle has soooo many mechanical blunders that when I look at it, I'm afraid it might need to go to the shop. I have invested atleast $6,500.oo or more in repairs and replaced tires twice. One dealership replaced parts on it that weren't required to fix the problem and I had it towed from the dealer to a small time mechanic who fixed the problem for 1/4 of the price. I could vent more about it but I'll save their face. I will not buy another Volvo.

No Longer Happy!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 3

Chose Volvo for safety and supposed longevity. Generally agree with comments of satisfied owners, though have had some of the problems -- lamp bulbs and brake pads. Owned the car for 7 years, yet only 58,000 miles, so expected at least a couple of more years w/o major repairs. Surprise! Last week my wife drove home from work, and upon arrival stated that something was really wrong with the car. Wheels very hot; towed to dealer; week later Volvo area expert determined that ABS pump failed, entire brake system damaged; repair cost $2800. Have followed all recommended servicing; most recent visit no brake problems noted. Dealer service has been very good, yet we will not buy another Volvo!

Good Car, But Getting Expensive

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

I agree with all of the positives others have written: nice ride, looks good, feels solid, nice features/bells/whistles for the price. However, after owning it now for just shy of 5 years (87,000 miles, bought used with 14k) it's starting to fall apart on me. Have replaced shocks/struts at 73,000 which seems early; put in a new power window motor around 75,000 ($600); the sunroof doesn't close quite all the way and leaks in a car wash sometimes; some small molding is coming apart around the trunk release; the alarm doesn't always turn on when I lock the car. Have done breaks twice now, too. And these repairs are expensive - this isn't a Honda or Toyota. Engine is supposed to be good though!

Volvo s40

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

This is a fun car to drive. The gas mileage is decent. While a 4 dr sedan, there really is no leg room to speak of for adult passengers sitting in the back seat. I have cloth seats, and have had them cleaned twice in 2 years; even a water stain leaves a mark. Next time it's leather for me. Overall, a nice car for 1 or 2 adults.

Great Little Car

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

We have owned about a thousand Volvos but this one is by far my favorite. I work in a parking lot with very tight parking and where people are always getting into fender-benders. This car is easy to park and easy to drive. It's fun and gets good mpg. With the leather interior it is very comfortable for long drives.

Consistent 32 mpg and fun

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 4

I really enjoy the car and the mileage is unbelievable given my driving habits. The car stops on a dime, which has saved me quite a number of times. The brake dust is a bit annoying, but the pads will be upgraded to ceramic when I have to replace them. I agree that my driver seat tips forward when you brake and back when you step on the gas. It's minor, but it is a unique feeling. I am a bit concerned about the quality given that my door latch on the exterior rear passenger door no longer works and the locking fuel door sometime has to manually unlatched from inside the trunk. All in all, I recommend the vehicle as it is fun, safe and merely sips on fuel.

Tired of Beng in The Repair Shop

Performance: 5 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 4

Supposed to be fun, right? The car squeaked for a week. Dealership couldn't find problem. They replaced the brakes, struts, steering column and still couldnt find it. It was discovered that it was a loose bolt, that's all. The A/C needed replaced 2x's Still warm air. The door handle keeps breaking. The driver seat tips forward when you brake and back when you step on the gas (Not so safe, eh?) Dealership has looked at it FIVE times and says nothng is wrong. I've never owned any other car that had a driver seat with a spirit like that. Resale is terrible on this car. Tired of being asked by the Dealership, Will you give us a 10 for service? Just fix the car finally. Then maybe a "10"

A truly awful car

Performance: 3 Comfort: 2 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 1 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 2 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 2

I am in the second year of a four-year lease and am getting out of it as soon as I can. I've owned a lot of cars in my time; the S40 is the most uncomfortable, least driver-friendly car I've ever had. The interior is cramped, the drive is noisy and flat, and the fittings are cheap. If you have long legs (like I do), don't even think about the S40 -- you'll spend half of your drive getting up and stretching. The rear seats have practically no legroom at all. I've also had a lot of problems with reliability, specifically with the electrical system, and at times the CHECK ENGINE light comes on for no reason at all. My advice: look somewhere else if you want a sedan.

Certified used

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Just purchased my S40 as a Certified used car in February. Granted, not alot of time for bad things to happen, but so far, so good. The S40 looks great, drives fabulously and I get tons of compliments.

Great Experience

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I was not sure what to expect when I went to test drive S40 in 2002. I thought the engine would be 110-130 horsepower, nothing major inside. Well, guess how surprised I was when i drove it and it felt better than the midsize of any other brand, engine, comfort inside, features everything. I enjoy my car, I have been on numerous road trips and I have always loved them. I would recommend that car to any one. Or maybe try the all-new onw

VOLVO S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 5

decent car, but has a horrible resale.

Worst Mistake I Made

Performance: 1 Comfort: 1 Fuel Economy: 1 Fun To Drive: 1 Interior Design: 1 Exterior Design: 1 Build Quality: 1 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 1 Performance Rating: 1 Interior Rating: 1 Reliability Rating: 1

This car and the service from Volvo were absolutely horrible. I had the car for two years and lately it's spending more time in the garage then driving it. As for Volvos cutomer service, they don't know the meaning. The Cutomer Service Depatment asked if we expected them to service all the cars they sell. The service manager said to me "Looking forward to hearing about your next problem". Word of advice don't buy a Volvo. Their slog should be "Volvo for a lifetime of headaches" Also the trade value of a two year old Volvo is extremely low, as I found out when I got rid of the headache for a Fabulous Acura TL. Word of advice Buy an Acura ...

A Good little Sedan

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

A nice peppy little sedan. The car is fun to drive and has all the features of larger cars.

Volvo S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I love this car. Rated one of Consumer Report's top ten for 2002, the Volvo S40 is a fun, sporty, peppy automobile, that has all the comfort and responsiblity of being a Volvo, the safest car on the road. The S40 handles and drives like a dream, stops on a dime, while having excellent fuel efficiency.

My Baby

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I am 25 years old and this is the first car that I have purchased on my own. It is a perfect introduction to Volvo's line of cars. I started looking at cars in the Honda price range and made the mistake of test driving the S40. I fell in love with my car and got it loaded with all the whistles and bells. I haven't had any problems except for a rattle in the front "fixed" headrests that luckily are covered under warranty. I would recomend that people take advantage of the internet for bargaining and pricing the car that they want. I ended up saving over $800 by purchasing in Tacoma and paid just below the Edmunds TMV price.

One of my best cars yet

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I absolutely love this car! I've had it for a year now and have had absolutely no problems with it at all (a rarity when working out the kinks of many other new cars). As with all the other Volvos I've had, I've already had the privilege (sarcasm) of finding out that the thing holds up like a tank in accidents. My friends all love it as well - it's peppy and has great acceleration - my only real problem is that half the time I'm handing over the keys to someone else who wants to take it for a ride!

2002 s40 review

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This a fun car to drive with adequate power and very good gas mileage. Nothing beats Volvo seats for comfort and protection. The radio and air cond. work fine. I like the trip computer and the sunroof. The ride is smooth but a little noisy from the air at the windows. Transmision is generally smooth except when slowing down to a stop. I use regular gas.

A solid, conservative ride.

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

This is a really good, safe, conservative car. Emphasis is on safety features, not much offered in the way of luxury gadgets. If you are looking for an entry level volvo, its not a bad start. If you want fun toys, you'll be disappointed. But then again, compared to the more gadgety offerings in the same price range (say VW for instance) one should consider reliability issues. So far I have not encountered a single problem with my solid, if a bit stodgy S40.

Great Volvo

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

A practical size car that's easy to manuver for the kids as they have started to drive and peace of mind for mom and dad when the kids go for a drive. Fit and finish good quality though not that of our S80, XC70 or previous Volvos. The safety features, layout, and feel very similar to our other Volvos. No problems to report on.

Nothing but headaches

Performance: 2 Comfort: 1 Fuel Economy: 1 Fun To Drive: 1 Interior Design: 1 Exterior Design: 1 Build Quality: 1 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 1 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 1 Reliability Rating: 1

I purchased the 2002 Volvo S40 in April. 3,000 miles later the car was stuck in park twice - two defective parts needed to be replaced. At 10,000 miles the power seats broke. This car has been nothing but a headache and the disgusting customer service doesn't help either.

Nice car!!

Performance: 3 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 3

So far so good.. It runs great and looks great. All my friends love to get on my car. I had long trip to Vancouver ,BC from Eugene, OR and had much fun . Acceleration is good, it smokes out other cars so easily.But, one complaint is its underpowered engine. It could produce more that 160 hp, just as Jetta 1.8 T .

2001 S40 Review

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 2

We bought a Volvo S40 late 2001. At 12,000 miles, the steering wheel started shaking when braking. Since then the Volvo dealer has replaced the entire braking system 4 times. They even escalated the problem to Volvo headquarters. It was really frustrating for both us and the dealership. I have to admit, the dealership gets an A+ through all of this. They are buying the car back from me, and putting me into a new S60 for my troubles. I have never seen a dealership show concerned with making us happy. Nonetheless, we paid $30k for a car that was in the shop once a month. Which is why they were quick to get me out of the car.

Great and underrated car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Just bought this car about a month ago and I love it. Was looking at the Passat and the BMW, but got this car for thousands less when they were clearing out the 2002's . The interior is beautiful and meticulously put together. The leather is high quality. And the acceleration is surprisingly fast from a 4 cyllinder. Unlike the BMW, you don't see an s40 at every stoplight. I have received an incredible number of compliments on this car.

S 40 -- a Sweedish Civic!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

We just bought the dealership's first 03' S 40 -- after buying a new 02' XC a few weeks ago -- the 03' S 40 is a really well built "Civic size car" with a supurb build quality -- we bought it for safety and reliability -- and it's worth the extra dollars over the oriental competition.

Fun AND Comfort

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

For a compact automobile you can not ask for a better combination of luxury and handling in an automobile. It might be considered a little "stiff" on the road but I like the feeling of control that provides.

love it!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have had this car a week and love it. It was fluke how I bought it. I have been window shopping for a car for four months. I went to the Volvo dealership to check out the car. When I found out the sticker price and all the safety features, I drove home with the car that night. It has great power -- good decision on adding the turbo. I drive up and down the 405 in california for work and am stuck in traffic a lot. It's a great fun car to be stuck in LA traffic in!

volvo s40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

A beutiful small but comfortable car. Sticker price is high but we were able to purchase it for $5000 less making it a great car for tha money.

I like it

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Overall a great car. A rattle I needed to fix on the pass. side door. The dearlership took care of it asap.

Great car... highly underated

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Great car... just bought it a week ago and it's amazing. The engine seems it can handle a lot more than just 160 hp. It accelerates like a dream.

Best Car I've Ever Had

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This is the best car I've ever had. I had a 2001 model but got into a sever accident only about 4 month after I had gotten in. The car was totaled but I only had a few scratches. I trust my car to keep me safe and other should too. The acceleration is one of the best things and the climate control feature is a great help. This is a great car for everyone, except maybe the extremely large person who might have some trouble getting in.

2002 Volvo S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I picked up my S40 last week and so far, so good. The only complaints I have are only so/so gas mileage (compared to my previous car, anyway), the box on the center console is about 1/4 inch too small to put CD cases into and the radio reception is not great (my car came with the upgraded stereo with CD).

Nice little car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Had this car for 2 years and have no major complaints (except the check engine light - I got it fixed at the dealership when I received a notice from Volvo a few months ago). Excellent acceleration, good build quality and reliability. I frequently take this car on long trips and have great fun driving it.

Great Car!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

The Volvo S40 is so underrated. I love my car! It's handling is great and the turbo engine seems as if though it can handle a lot more than 160hp. I always rev it and it accelerates like a dream. A must if you are a car enthusiast.

DONT BUY S40

Performance: 4 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 3

PROBLEMS FROM DAY 1. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING WITH THIS CAR. BRAKES, LIGHTBULBS, TIRES, SUSPENSION, AIR CONDITIONER, MOTOR MOUNTS, FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES REALLY BAD, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP ARE NOT UP TO SPEED.

my review

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Excellent car, everything I wanted.

Nwe S40 2002

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I did a lot of research and reading prior to buying this vehicle. For the money this is an excellent choice of a European made car. My performance has been nothing but excellent. The day after I purchased it we took it on a long business trip (300 miles) and it was super to ride in and fun to drive. The folks at Volvo listened to those who complained. Cup holders have been moved and the service light problem fixed.

2000 Volvo S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I have been very happy with my 2000 S40 overall. I bought it brand new in December, 1999. It rides very well, although I think it could use a little more leg room. I've had to have the radio/CD player replaced. Also, the windshield wiper dispenser on the hood leaks, which cause some discoloring on the paint. I bought the very first model her in the US, so I've had several little thinngs occur which have all been under warranty. Lesson learned, I will not buy another Volvo model it's first year in release, or any other car for that matter.

Not so Happy

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 3

I have replaced brakes at 12,000 miles, and was told by volvo this is normal. Light bulbs are constantly out amd head and tail lights are also constantly going out. Many idiot lights coming on on the dash board. Great car to drive, but very quirky, and has been to the dealer for service on a monthly basis. I would not recommend.

S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I FIND THIS TO BE AN EXCELLENT VEHICLE FOR THE PRICE. DRIVING IS FUN AND VERY QUICK. I AM ALSO PLEASED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURES, IN PARTICULAR, THE WHIPLASH PROTECTION SYSTEM AND 6 AIRBAGS.

A mistake

Performance: 4 Comfort: 2 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 2 Interior Design: 2 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 2 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 2 Reliability Rating: 2

With no added options, not even a CD player, the car came with nothing. 100 watts of sound is barely enough to drown out the loud engine and the sounds of the road. You can hear everything on the road, and everyone can hear the sound coming from your car. Very thin doors. Poor placement of cup holders, and they are square. Since when are cups square? Many problems: brakes, tires, steering wheel, wipers (headlight and windsheild), and the windshield itself. Weak body is prone to little dings that occur with everyday driving. Gas and brake pedals too close to each other!

Great European Automobile

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

My wife and I purchased our 2001 S40 in September and have very much enjoyed owning it. The 1.9L turbo charged engine provides great acceleration and the ride quality of the S40 is very smooth, even over rough surfaces. The service light issue, many other reviews have mentioned, was easily fixed by a recall from Volvo and a quick software upgrade to the car’s internal computer. The S40’s relatively low price and long list of standard features offers BMW's 3 Series and Audi's A4 solid competition in the upscale entry-level sedan realm. The passenger compartment of the S40 is well-finished and its large trunk provides ample cargo capacity.

Great little cruiser!

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

Can't beat the lease on ths loaded S40! Nicer than my 98 Maxima SE. Already had the oxygen sensor replaced after one week/100 miles but otherwise a flawless luxury sedan. Definately recommend a Volvo to anyone researching Audi, VW, Lexus or Infiniti.

get an accord

Performance: 2 Comfort: 2 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 1 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 2 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 1 Reliability Rating: 3

Although this car comes with the emblem of volvo there is not much else to love about it. From a cup holder that does not allow you to pull out your CD's,windows that whistle when you raise them to a check engine light that comes on if you don' tighten the gas cap three turns past the end. I had to replace the steering column and breaks after 10,000 miles. I wish I had leased a Honda Accord.

Not worth the $$$

Performance: 4 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 3 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 3

I have had this car for almost two years and have had it in the shop on at least 5 occasions due to manufacture defects. True, I've had no serious problems, but after driving a Honda and Nissan into the ground with nary a problem, this is new territory for me. I had to replace the brakes after only 12,000 miles and Volvo tried to convince me that this is normal! The 15K tune-up cost me almost $500. Since I'll exceed 45,000 during my 39 month lease, I'll have to pay almost $1,500 to have the tires rotated and the filters replaced.

I love this car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I really enjoy driving this car - it is just my size, very comfortable, I haven't had any problems since I got it. It is a bit small for my husband though. I really like the features and safety, the car accelerates well, I get a good gas mileage.

Keep looking

Performance: 4 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 2

The check engine light comes on several times a month. Front & rear brakes replaced at 16k mis. Three dealers that I have been to do not spend time to diagnose the problems. Service is disappointing, especially for a luxury marque such as Volvo.

Volvo S40

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I love this car. It drives really nice, and I have had no problems at all. I was looking for a sporty sedan and the S40 was a perfect fit for my budget. It has gone above and beyond all of my expectations.

disapointed

Performance: 3 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

Having no previous experience in leasing I have been talked into a lease at $ 369/month for four years and 2000 down. Comparing it to $299/month that someone else on this list is getting it seems very high. Have I been taken? Also the ride is very tough : feels like grinding the texture of the road. On highway I feel like jumping up and down as if in a toy car. Nothing like the smooth ride on my old Honda Accord.

not so great car

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 2

I have had problems with this car since I got it. The check-engine light has come on at least four times and the car has stalled on me twice( once for a defective computer chip and the other time was because the oxygen hose came off), I took it in to the service center at the dealership and they've fixed it. This car has given more problems than it is worth (I'm trading it in for something better and more reliable), it's basically a defect.

nice, but not perfect

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 5

considered this car b/c of volvo's reputation for safety and positive reviews. bought b/c volvo offers such good deals on demos. if not for the good deal, i would've bought a vw jetta with 1.8l turbo. the S40 runs and handles very well, but i'm often cursing the cockpit features. turbo is fun, but sucks gas. thought my next car would be an S60, but will probably look closer at passat and lexus.

great 2nd car

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

My Husband needed a reliable sedan to replace an aging Honda Civic. We were originally looking at the VW jetta and the Accord. Nothing compared to the features and price of the s40. Our ONLY gripe about it is the small size of the back seat.Fine for kids, small for adults. safe, reliable, fast, fun affordable- AND its a volvo, so I am counting on my 10 yr old is taking this car to college!!

GOOD CAR

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Satisfied

2001 9 months old

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

This car stands out on its own. I was looking for a sporty 4 dr. sedan for under $28,000, and this was definitely the only one worth buying.

Best in Class

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Less expensive to lease than a Jetta or many ither cars. I'm paying $299.00 per month for a great car.

Love it

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

We were looking for a new vehicle for my wife and had good luck with her older car, a 1985 245 Volvo wagon. She wqanted something small, reliable and easy to drive. We looked at the S40, VW Golf, and Honda Accord. Picked the S40 both on its own merits and our past experience with this brand. We both really love this car. It has a high quality, comfortable, safe-feeling ride with sporty handling.