2003 Volvo S40 review from North America
"Quick and Reliable Sweedish Automobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windshield wiper blades faulty - the dealer would not replace them, but installed the new ones or free.
The car seems to make a high-pitched sound on occasion when turning at very low speeds.
The climate control (A/C) makes a discharging sound for no apparent reason.
General comments?
My parents bought the car for me pre-owned as a Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Car (it was previously a loaner car). So far my S40 has been almost trouble free, and delivers great performance and a smooth ride.
When I was car shopping, I often read that a BMW 3-Series was superior to the S40, and it probably is, but a loaded 3-Series cost over $40,000 while a fully loaded 2004 S40 cost $29,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 940 |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2004 |