2000 Volvo S40 Sedan review from North America
"Not the Volvo quality I was hoping for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Computer had to be reprogrammed 5 times in two years.
Brakes have had to be replaced twice in 40k miles. Rotors replaced once.
While writing this summary my S40 will jerk and hesitate while applying mid to full throttle. First diagnosis indicated that the boost pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Three hundred and eighty dollars later still not fixed. My S40 is still under warranty, but of course this issue is not covered!
Lights blow prematurely.
Resell value will make you sick.
General comments?
What can I say, the 2000 S40 is a beautiful and fun to drive car. The S40 has all the power you need. However the S40 will drain your wallet in costly repair bills! All the comments you read about premature break wear is so true.
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| Best car driven in over 52 years of motoring! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2004 |