2000 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
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My S40
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
First, let me say that I do love my car. It's reliable and safe. The problems that crop up are minor but sometimes annoying. Let me first disagree with some: the armrest is fine, paint is amazing and I don't know what glare they're talking about. That being said, I believe the manual seats could be redesigned, and the cup holder is atrocious. Rear locks do stick. A lot of little nothings. However, it's a blast to drive at speed. It also handles reasonably well and I like the stiff feel. It's also very safe speaking from fender-bender experience. I recommend it as a great college car (when I bought it, anyway).
Favorite Features
Safely, performance, handling. Seats.
Suggested Improvements
The plastic parts are tricky, as noted in my review.
152,000 miles and counting
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
hello there Volvo world I bought my new Volvo in Sept 1999...its an S40 2000. It had only 2 miles on it and now I have over 152K! Yes...the only mjor repair was new engine mounts 5-6 years ago and a new alternator in July 2008. Im on my 3rd set of tires. The interior is still mint condtion and runs excellent. I am now obsessed to see how many miles I can get out of this car.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
VOLVO JUNK
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
I bought the car 4 years ago and after 1 year all the problems started, I nearly replaced half of the car about 35 parts estimated cost about $4,500 in parts (bough for $9,500) a lot changed myself to save some money. Every time I changed something I kept telling myself oh after changing this it would run good without problems. So now the first chance I will get I am getting rid of it. I have another car, toyota and no problems. I will be getting toyota as soon as volvo is gone. I feel bad for the next person who is going to get it. Car still have problems and no mechanic can figure it out, why can't it start right away, you have to crank on it for a while. JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Features
comfortable seat and good gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
Start from scratch or just close volvo manufacture and stop ripping people off, lower prices on parts. VOLVO should be ashamed of what kind of cars they producing and how much they charge for them. DO NOT BUY VOLVO YOU WILL BE SORRY!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Love/Hate relationship
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
In 5 years of owning this care my ex and I have put over 2 grand into repairs, now I have another 3 grand to go. Engine mounts, strut cushions, bushings, sunroof, sway bar, breather box, and catalytic converter all need to be replaced. My front passenger door no longer opens from the outside, and like mentioned before the back door locks stick. The cup holder position makes no sense to me and one of the weather strips on the top of the car flew off while on the freeway and is 150 to replace. I love Volvo but there's something wrong with this car!
Favorite Features
I love the body, the ride before it started falling apart was great, the turbo feels great when picking up speed and I love the leather seats.
Suggested Improvements
I'm really hoping that Volvo reliability isn't on a permanant decline and that Ford buying them out didn't ruin their hard earned status.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
A Mistake
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
One thing after another. I have had the care for 2 years, and have spent over $3000 on repairs. Every time I think I'm done, something else comes up. Like everyone else, the headlights burn out fast. Looks like most people say their S40 is fast, but mine is sluggish and I can't figure out how the Turbo works. It seems random. I just had to replace the an axle and all motor mounts ($1900). Bad sensors. Check engine light will not go off... Replacement parts are expensive and hard to find. I am selling it, regardless of my loss, and buying a new Civic.
Favorite Features
Comfortable ride, very nice interior. Feels safe.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the problems in the review.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Impressed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
Purchased this vehicle used certified. Initially skeptical as vehicle was already 4yrs old and 2000 was the intial yr for this model. However, unit only had 25K miles. I've been extremely happy with the vehicle. It's paid off, and has had minimal problems during ownership. Minor repairs included internal thermostat replacement, exhaust joint component replacement, CD player, and headlight replacement. All repairs were covered under warranty, but would have cost < $300. Recently, I've noticed some minor oil spotting and some interior lights (buttons) that are not lit - most probably a fuse.
Favorite Features
Woodgrain interior, leather, roomy but sporty, great gas mileage, fast, reliable
Suggested Improvements
Having driven the newer version of the S40 (new body style), I prefer the interior style of 2000-2004 bodystle. However, the model that I own has the woodgrain interior. Most pre-2004 models have a less ornate interior design and are less appealing.
Just thought you should know
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
Ok, right to it: Cup holder sticks, CD can't be used when using cup holder, radio/cd lights are out, arm rest is cheap and a nusance (pops down with the slightest touch and hits drink in cup holder), head lights go out all of the time, dash board reflects on windsheild making it hard to see when the sun is out, paint job was poor, rear locks stick. Maybe the design has changed in 8 years.
Favorite Features
I can park anywhere.
Suggested Improvements
Al of the above items.
Reasonably good vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
We've put 150k miles on the car since it was new and have had a good experience overall. Good gas mileage, comfortable, and swallows a lot of luggage for a car this size. Problems have been the usual complaints for these cars - arm rest broke at 100k, cup holder jammed, and many headlight bulbs. I've gotten really good at replacing them. No major problems. Currently have an intermittent starting problem that our local dealer doen't seem to be able to fix. I usually won't buy a car the first year it's made but this one fit our requirements so closely I decided to go ahead. A few early problems but a couple of software updates and it settled down. Good service, good car.
Favorite Features
Carries a ton of stuff in trunk with the seats down it will carry an even larger load. Looks good, attractive stying. Reasonable acceleration and handling for this class of car.
Suggested Improvements
The newer S40's seem to have fixes for most of the most troubling issues. The dash needed a new layout. The headlights burning out also needed to be addressed.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Early Failures
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
I bought a Volve for safety and reliability. Safety I got, reliability was poor. Changed out both front strut assy's at 60K miles, turbocharger leaked costing over $800 to repair before 80K miles. It is parked in my garage now because there is a front suspension problem. I am going to get rid of it and never buy a Volvo again. The check engine light comes on more often than not without a defineable cause. Shift handle now fails to lock in park position.
Favorite Features
Steering and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage is poor for a small sedan. Turbo charger should not have failed at under 80K miles and struts typically last longer than 60K miles on such a small car.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S40 4 Dr STD Turbo Sedan
Review
It's a nice car. the interior is great and i always feel it as i am in a new car. But comparatively with other cars engine sounds more.
Favorite Features
interior
Suggested Improvements
dash b( cup holder esp)
2 out 4 people found this review helpful
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