2000 Volvo S40 Turbo review from North America
"Bad buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car in 2004 at about 40K miles. First year owned no problems. One previous leased commercial owner (from a business). Second year: New Brakes and Rotors, Headlights (X3); reset computer (X2); check engine light permanently on - my own Volvo mechanic and dealer cannot fix; reloaded computer software for engine (X2) ; both front axles broken; all engine mounts replaced; bad thermostat; turbo is now leaking oil and fuel pressure regulator needs to be replaced.
I did a carfax - it was never previously in a reported accident.
General comments?
I definitely under any condition would not recommend a Volvo after all these problems. It's the first car I've owned that I cannot ever get running correctly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo S40 |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2006 |