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Volvo S40 owner reviews

"The Volvo S40 has a beautifully designed interior and there’s plenty of variety in the range, but it’s quite expensive and as it’s a saloon it lacks the practicality of rival hatchbacks."

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by Richard Ingram

28 Jun 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.4 out of 5

Reviews

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72%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Brakes, Engine (2 cases)
Brakes, Other (1 case)
Electrics (5 cases)
Engine (3 cases)
Other (6 cases)
Suspension (1 case)
Brakes, Suspension (2 cases)
Brakes (2 cases)

Review 1 of 74

Tell us what you think about your car?

No issues during my ownership

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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Great car

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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Typically logical as most scandinavian products are. A great alternative choice to the usual german brands. Its a great size for those that want a bit of understated saloon style but still want to fit the spaces in the supermarket car park.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

Tell us what you think about your car?

I'm more than happy with it. It's stylish and above all safe. I'd certainly purchase another. Overall i rate it very highly. Volvos are certainly not old men cars !!

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Ive been very happy with the performance and reliablity of the car, and the interior and extrior trims. My only niggle would be the fuel consumtion which is far from great.

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No Red thumbs down

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No Red thumbs down

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Yes Green thumbs up

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I have never had a problem with the reliability due to having regular servicing

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No concerns

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Its a Volvoand its my 6 th Volvoso that speaks fo rits self

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Yes Green thumbs up

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it's what i would expect from a Volvo

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Never had a mechanical issue with it whether when it is in for service or on a journey which has required me to call for break down service, since ownership of the car.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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It has never had a problem

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Yes Green thumbs up

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So far, so good. Not had a for a considerable length of time but all seems well at present.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Good all round car ,economical to run

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Yes Green thumbs up

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I'm more than happy with it. It's stylish and above all safe. I'd certainly purchase another. Overall i rate it very highly. Volvos are certainly not old men cars !!

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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exelent npo problems at all

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Yes Green thumbs up

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great

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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This car has been really good. Apart from the usual things tyres, wiperblades etc. the only thing I have had to do to it is front and rear brake shoes, an exhaust hanger replaced, and a set of heater plugs, and in the near future will need a set of rear brake discs. No matter what the weather summer or winter I heat it and always starts the first time every time.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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apart from needing a new alternator so far so good !

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No Red thumbs down

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No Red thumbs down

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Overall its been ok however at 120,000 miles the DP filter went and cost Ł1200 to replace and repair the damage to the cooling system, other then that its been ok and just been wear and tear maintenance.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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The car has done 53K miles and as far as I'm aware nothing has failed on it.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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This car has never let us down.

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No Red thumbs down

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it has never failed to start. every thing works on it

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Always reliable

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Always going when requred

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No Red thumbs down

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My car is reliable, comfortable, looks good but is heavy on fuel and has poor acceleration. Otherwise i love it and intend to keep it until it is no longer economical to run.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent car, value for money, stylish, economical, good looking, comfortable and has never let me down. Would recommend volvo s40 to any one!!!

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Early days, but it is comfortable and safe. Current model has better, sharper styling than my prevoius 2002 model. Interior improvements are also good

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very impressive and well built along with being a very classy looking car.

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Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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has never given me a problem

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Yes Green thumbs up

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much better after a recall for an electrical problem

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Reliable and had no faults during ownership

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Yes Green thumbs up

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90k miles on the clock and not a single electrical or mechanical fault. Car has been flawless since I bought it. I've replaced consumables only, tyres, bulbs etc. Cheap as chips to run. Got 58mpg on smooth French motorways.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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I have had no problems in the 2 years we have had the car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very happy with the cars reliability

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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keep off supermarket fuel and it runs well

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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I am very pleased with mynew volvo and since a bad accident in 1984 have always had a volvo as they are highly rated for safety

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Great to drive, cheap to run, looks good, and will last for about 20 years if we want it to (my last volvo was 23 years old with over 180000 miles when we scrapped it to buy the s40 we have now).

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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No Red thumbs down

Tell us what you think about your car?

My car has the style, feel and look as an executive one. Its has a very good spec and a pleasure to drive. I would cetainly buy another volvo for all these reason including the peace of mind on the safety of the car.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Very good, we can drive/ride for 6 hours at a time and feel not effects We achieve an average of 47 mpg since we have owned the car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Good car, still attractive to look at despite being over 5 years of age. Disappointed with the spare parts for the a/c condeser. Easy to drive and very comfortable.

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No Red thumbs down

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Economical, good drive & comfortable.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Overall-excellent

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very good

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Yes Green thumbs up

Tell us what you think about your car?

MOST RELIABLE CAR I HAVE HAD

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Issues with alarm going off buy itself. Dealer cannot seem to find a fault.

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No Red thumbs down

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no problems to date

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Mostly very reliable but now 5 years old, some concerns over Dual Mass Flywheel and Throttle Body issues

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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No problems in 60,000 miles driving

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No Red thumbs down

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Boring.

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No Red thumbs down

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An excellent, practical and reliable vehicle. Volvo are reknown for building higher spec instrumentation and extras into their vehicles as "standard", while also exceeding safety and comfort features.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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A very reliable and safe car. Good gear box, brakes and positive steering. Very economical for a 2 litre car. Excellent finish inside and out.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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An average car for the price

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Yes Green thumbs up

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My s40 is everything i need in a car. This was bought to replace another s40 and i have now owned volvo for over 10 years. I find them reliable, comfortable and no more expensive to repair than an other marque.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Comfortable,safe, economical,and well engineered

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent engineering, style, comfort and the after sales service has been outstanding.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Tell us what you think about your car?

I think volvos are excellant cars reliability and comfort

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

Tell us what you think about your car?

My s40 has proved to be a better car than i expected. Solid, well made, comfortable and economical, averaging at 39 mpg for the 1.6 petrol. The dealer - smw belfast - is slightly expensive for servicing but they are first rate. I have never had to make a return visit after servicing or repair. You get what you pay for. The brake problem was an electronic abs/ esp control unit which failed at 17,000 miles. Warranty had expired by almost 6 months and volvo uk covered the full cost of the part and labour due to the full service history and low miles. Very impressive as they had no obligation to pay anything. Overall the volvo experience has been excellent. Definitely a quality product backed up by an excellent dealer.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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