2000 Volvo S40 from North America - Comments

24th Aug 2004, 17:54

"The S40 is a car I would not recomend, unreliable and Volvo does not stand behind the car."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I have replaced turn light, brake lights and head lights multiple times.

I have replaced brake pads 3 times in 68,000 miles and its due again, the brake pads and rotors wear out faster than any car I have owned.

The red paint job shows oxidation and has for the past two years. I can remove the oxidation and its back within a month.

The cabin air filter clogs far to often, and I do not live in a dusty area.

General comments?

This car has been a problem since day one. The brakes went out after less than 20,00 miles and were not covered under warranty. I have replaced bulbs constantly since buying the car at my own cost. The pain job is my biggest complaint, after 4 years, it looks like a 2o year old car. I do like the performance; it's fast and gets decent gas mileage. The bad things far outweigh the good, this car has been in the shop so many times it's amazing.


29th Nov 2004, 14:50

I completely agree with your dissatisfaction! I own a 2001, replaced the pads and rotors in January of 2003 and now cannot get my car inspected because once again they are both gone in a little over 15,000 miles. Cannot wait to get rid of and that's the other thing - RESALE what RESALE they have no damn value.

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