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It seems as though the paint problems are limited to red paint. Has anyone experienced similar problems with other colors?
2001 S40 - "Blackberry" color, no oxidation or any paint problems whatsoever. Paint still has a deep shine. I have always received top notch service from the dealer, in and out of warranty.
I too am thrilled with my 2001 Silver S40, which I purchased with 55K. I replaced the front tires at the onset of purchase. At the 60K interval maintenance checkup, the only replacement parts needed were wiper blades. As with the person who posted previously, I was also concerned about the brake dust, and Armorall wheel cleaner is only a very temporary fix. FYI--My front brake pads are in mint condition. The service center tells me that this is typical. Since I am absolutely thrilled with every other aspect of this car, I'm over it. Sorry to hear that other folks have had to share tales of woe bout their Volvo. After driving cars made by the competition for fifteen years in between, I realized that I should have stuck with a good thing in the first place.
I got a VOLVO S40 1.9t SE year 2001, the paint looks almost new, except for regular scratches and dents (color: titanium grey metallic) the car performance awsome!
Problems:
Replace seals on the turbo 59K miles, check engine light on - replace oxygen sensor, and a hose in the turbo that was leaking oil at 71K miles (Cover everything by an extended warranty that I bought through VOLVO for $1200 more, and covers the car up to 100K miles no deductible!)
Besides that SMALL problems, I love the car and I will consider buy a new one.
About the platform that is shared with FORD and MAZDA, its just the frame all tree cars are on the same frame, the rest is VOLVO.
I have a 2001 Black metallic S40 and the paint look immaculate.
However, my brother has a 2000 red S40 and the paint looks as bad as everyone has described. It was definitely a single year problem with only the red paint. I already have an order in for the new S60 R. Volvo For Life.
I have a 2001 S40 Blackberry - Great car, no problems! I will concur with the brake dust and obstruction for rear headrest, other than that, "we love it"
I too have the problem with the paint. I've heard that volvo didn't use a clear coat on white and red paint jobs from 00-04. All I do is wax the car ever 6 months and every month used a quick spray on detailing wax, and that seems to keep the shine and protect the paint. Don't be surprised to see a lot of red come off when you wax it, its just oxidation.
I am looking to get one of these cars. Does anyone know if volvo offered the S40 or S60 with all wheel drive?
Status report on my Volvo S40 with only 66,000 miles. Current problem list:
- Interior cabin fan got stuck on high setting for 3 days and then completely stopped.
- Volvo factory stereo is shot. 2 of 6 speakers work.
- Paint looks awful. Oxidation is severe.
- 2 wheel caps fell off.
- Dashboard rattles unbearably.
- Rust forming on underside of hood front edge seams.
- Key removal an issue due to shift lever sensor issue.
Will dump this lemon and go with the new 2006 Civic EX.
My wife and I have a 2001 Volvo S40 (Silver) that has not had any paint problems (other than scratches from normal wear-and-tear). However, the check engine light has caused us innumerable problems. We have replaced the oxygen sensors, at the dealer's prompting, as well as numerous other parts, and the check engine light has never turned off for more than an afternoon. This started after about 50000 miles and has continued, non-stop, for 2 years.
I have just gotten a 2001 s40 1.9t The car has been serviced at the dealership that it was bought at, and has followed their service schedule. I just got the car with 50,000 miles and fueled the car while it was running. In the book I found that this will cause the check engine to display. I had a diagnostic run against car, and an evaporation leak code came up, as you would expect with being run while refuelling. The code was reset and the light turned off. after wards, I refuelled the car and made sure the gas cap was shut correctly. After about a day, the car displayed the same check engine light. This car did have the turbo drain leak that I have read about, but had been fixed at 30,000 miles. If anyone has advice on what to do, I would appreciate it. From what I have read, this is a common issue in this car. People are having to start replacing parts, and spend a lot of money troubleshooting.
Thanks Bryan (banelli47@optonline.net)
I own a 2001 40S Volvo. Although the paint is still wonderful, the trim around the rear window which also extends over the two doors on each side of the car up to the front windshield has discolored badly and makes my otherwise spotless and beautiful Volvo look "old". Since it is out of warranty (by only a few months) both our Volvo service department and Volvo Corp. of America said they would not replace the trim free of charge, but we could pay to have it replaced.
My S40 now needs a new transmission at less than 100,000 miles. Estimated repairs range from $1650 to $8000 (the retail value of it before it broke). How many others have others this problem?
My 2001 S40 had ~ 100k miles when the transmission died. I was also quoted replacement/repair costs of upto the value of the car. This car was driven hard, and it was serviced according to the book. First and last Volvo for me.
I have a 2001 Volvo S40 and have had so many problems with it, I have told everyone I know to NEVER buy any type of Volvo. I bought it used in 2002 with only 10,000 miles on it and thank goodness I bought an extended warranty. I could write a novel of the problems, but the most annoying is the check engine light. It has been "repaired" no less than 11 times, and would be more, but I have learned to live with it for a majority of the time. The O2 sensors (front and rear) have been replaced 9 times, and yet the light continues to shine. I just had it "fixed" again yesterday (they said it was the fuel pressure regulator this time) and the light came back on less than 12 hours later. NEVER, buy a Volvo!