2001 Volvo S40 review from North America

I bought my 2001 S40 brand new, thinking I wouldn't have to buy another car for decades, as long as I took care of it.

Having said that, I took my car in to the Volvo dealership every time the check engine and brake light came on, oil changes, tire rotation, replacing the tires. You name it, I have taken my car into the Volvo dealership.

Every time I took the car in, I could pretty much planned to spend at least $300. If I took it in for an oil change, they found something else that needed to be adjusted. If I took it in because of the serivce light, I was told I needed a diagnostic test to determine the problem, for a small fee of $150 of course.

I've pretty much replaced the brakes every year since I've had the care.

I've replaced the gasket twice!!!

I have to replace the headlights just about every fall.

The cupholder broke the first year I bought it.

Yesterday was the first day of fall, and the temperature was drastically low. In perfect, S40 2001 Volvo fashion, the car is now smoking whenever I pump the brakes or accelerate.

I will be getting rid of this car as soon as possible!

I will never buy another Volvo. Before I bought this car, I had a Toyota Celica for 10 years. I replaced the brakes once!!!