2008 Volvo S40 Consumer Discussions

Volvo S40 Brake Problems

• 2008 Volvo S40 T5 Brake Problems

  Written by: winsor6 on Oct 21, 2011 8:35:28 PM

  The brake problems started at around 32K miles when the rear brakes started making a grinding noise. Rather than drive 50 miles to the Volvo Dealer I went to a local mechanic who said the rear pads were completely worn out and the rotors were damaged and had to be replaced. The rotors were replaced and ceramic pads were installed instead of the OEM organic pads. The brakes were fine until ... Read More

Volvo S40

• Re: 2008 S40 [sandman_6472]

  Written by: snead_c on Jul 2, 2009 6:16:52 PM

  My Volvo is a 2006 T5 S40...the power seats are great ...some of the best out there. They are firm with good bolsters and a lumbar adjustment. You might think of the Civic as a lightweight S40. Both are very good cars. The Volvo weighs more, is more quiet, and feels more solid. Gas milage is 22+city /30+ highway when driven at the legal speeds. Since the seat is a major ... Read More

Volvo S40 vs BMW 3 Series

• Re: Not open to debate [mayberryguy]

  Written by: cubanomx on Dec 14, 2008 2:58:31 PM

  5.Volvo=Ford This is again a sign of limited understanding of several brand factors. Ford owns Volvo, and nothing more. Some people out there purchase a Ford Focus 2008 and believe they have a Volvo. Because the T5 engine and the S40 chassis is so good, they use it in the Focus ST. But that is all. The electronics used in the S40 is high grade - high end extreme 0.001 tolerance ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: S40 current offers [paulsaz]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2008 4:14:45 AM

  Hi paulsaz. Volvo is not currently providing any lease support on the 2008 S40. It does have cash incentives on it though. In addition to the $500 gas allowance that you mentioned, Volvo is providing $1,500 dealer cash on the '08 S40 this month. The '09 model has the $500 gas allowance and $500 dealer cash. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• S40 current offers

  Written by: paulsaz on Sep 17, 2008 12:39:08 PM

  Is Volvo offering any deals on the 2008 or 2009 S40? I can only find the $500 gas allowance. My current lease through VFNA is about to expire.

• Re: S40 -vs- C30 [s60leaser]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 16, 2008 3:16:40 AM

  Hi s60leaser, or should I say C30leaser :). Volvo Finance is not currently running a special lease program on either the S40 or C30. As a result, if you were to lease either of them you will have to do so through an independent bank. The good news is that Volvo is currently providing special cash incentives on these cars when they are leased through independent banks. Specifically, Volvo is providing ... Read More

Volvo S40

• Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]

  Written by: volvobuff on Jul 8, 2008 8:43:15 AM

  Actually, they may well add up. I got the same pitch from one dealer when I was shopping for my S40. He had a lot of unsold S80s on his lot that he wanted to move. The current model S80 has never sold well, starting from its introduction, and Volvo has heavily subsidized this model with very aggressive leasing and purchase deals from day one. I test drove all three S80 ... Read More

• Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]

  Written by: volvobuff on Jul 4, 2008 12:17:59 PM

  Well, I am looking at it from another point of view. I am presently leasing a 2008 S40 which I really love. I am seriously considering buying it out at lease end so that I don't have to get a bloated S40/60 or deal with the new model shakedown problems that Volvos always seem to have. The current S40 is a mature car with no apparent genetic problems that I am ... Read More

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Lease Deals 2008 s40? [jb911]

  Written by: jim99000 on May 12, 2008 3:06:55 PM

  jb911, 2007? My area's 2007 S40's were gone by August of last year. I'm surprised your dealer has any left, much less 9. If a 2008, not sure on the money factor and residual but the current manufacturer-to-dealer incentives for both a lease and a buy are $1500. As of 4/1/08, Volvo greatly reduced the $5000 and $6000 lease incentives that it had been offering.

• Lease Deals 2008 s40?

  Written by: jb911 on May 7, 2008 10:39:41 AM

  Does anyone know the current lease deals or incentives available for 2007 s40? My local Volvo dealership has 9 in stock and I'm sure they are very willing to get rid of them. My ideal lease would be 36 months at 12,000 miles per year. What would be the money factor and residual? Are there any manufacturer incentives available? Thanks, Jeff

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: March lease numbers? [paulsaz]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 18, 2008 3:49:56 AM

  Hi paulsaz. I have heard that the only S40 model that Volvo is currently offering lease support on through Volvo Finance is the base 2.4i. Volvo Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease for a stripped 2008 S40 2.4i with 15,000 miles per year are .00008 and 47%, respectively. If you want to lease any other version of this car, you would probably ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [fogarty19]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 18, 2008 3:42:19 AM

  Hi fogarty19. I have heard that for some reason Volvo is not currently providing lease support on any S40 trim levels except for stripped 2.4i models. If this is true and you wanted to lease an '08 S40 T5 through Volvo Finance, you would have to use its absurd standard money factor of .00438. You will likely find that you are better off taking advantage of the large cash incentive that ... Read More

• Re: 2008 updates [paulsaz]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 18, 2008 3:26:43 AM

  Hi paulsaz. It's great that you are able to purchase, or in this case lease I guess, the S50 that you want through the X-Plan. As you know, this guarantees that you will get a great price without having to haggle. I don't believe that Volvo is currently offering any loyalty cash on this model, but it does have a $500 cash incentive on leases of it through Volvo Finance. Volvo ... Read More

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [jim99000]

  Written by: fogarty19 on Feb 23, 2008 9:02:35 AM

  according to the guy who runs this forum (car man ) volvo Finance's current lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2008 S40 T5 AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00099 and 52%. That's why i was saying they screwed me on the residual, but if you go through Volvo finance then you dont get the $6,000 off. so in the end it pretty much comes out ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [fogarty19]

  Written by: jim99000 on Feb 23, 2008 8:21:30 AM

  fogarty, Why do you think the outside lender screwed you on the residual value and money factor? I never asked about Volvo's residual/money factor compared to outside banks - do you know what the Volvo numbers were? Your deal is similar to mine. I would have insisted on an invoice deal but the extra couple of hundred bucks is minimal. My cap cost was less b/c I took less options ($21958). ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [fogarty19]

  Written by: fogarty19 on Feb 20, 2008 10:03:15 AM

  an update on the deal for this car, if anyone cares or has an opinion on it i would appreciate any help. I talked with the dealer and got him down a little. The MSRP is 33,000. They dropped it to 31,000 (invoice is 30,800). Then they took off the $6000 incentive so it comes down to 25,000 (but you have to have $995 in volvo/bank fees so the Net Cap ... Read More

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [jim99000]

  Written by: fogarty19 on Feb 20, 2008 9:54:02 AM

  thanks for the advice. I talked with the dealer and got him down a little. The MSRP is 33,000. They dropped it to 31,000 (invoice is 30,800). Then they took off the $6000 incentive so it comes down to 25,000 (but you have to have $995 in volvo/bank fees so the Net Cap is 25995). As for a net cap i think that is a very good deal. However, to get ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: 2008 Vovlo S40 T5 [fogarty19]

  Written by: volgirl on Feb 17, 2008 5:46:47 PM

  Hello, I am a sales consultant for Volvo and own a S40 T5 myself. I leased my car last july I believe, and since I do work for Volvo I am very satisfied with the deal I was able to give myself. Let me share with you what I got b/c it doesnt seem like much b/c Volvo doesnt offer very much incentives for the T5. So don't be turned off ... Read More

• 2008 Vovlo S40 T5

  Written by: fogarty19 on Feb 17, 2008 2:24:08 PM

  Carman, or whoever may be able to help, I'm looking to lease a car and i'm thinking about leasing a 2008 volvo s40 T5. I was wondering if anyone knows the current incentives/rebates that Volvo is offering. Also does anyone know what the current residual rate/money factor would be for a 24 month lease at 12,000 miles? The MSRP on the model i want is $33,900. Edmunds.com says i should pay ... Read More

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Vovlo S40 T5

  Written by: fogarty19 on Feb 17, 2008 2:16:33 PM

  Carman, or whoever may be able to help, I'm looking to lease a car and i'm thinking about leasing a 2008 volvo s40 T5. I was wondering if anyone knows the current incentives/rebates that Volvo is offering. Also does anyone know what the current residual rate/money factor would be for a 24 month lease at 12,000 miles? The MSRP on the model i want is $33,900. Edmunds.com says i should pay ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• 2008 updates

  Written by: paulsaz on Feb 16, 2008 9:49:10 AM

  My 2005 S40 2.4i lease is expiring in April. Carman do you know what the current deals are from Volvo on a new S40? On my last lease Volvo was offering $1000 loyalty cash. I want to try to get in with zero money down and under $300 per month for 3 years. I do have access to the Ford X plan. I will be purchasing in Scottsdale Arizona.

• Re: My endless pursuit of a T5 for the Mrs... [yllib569]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 7, 2007 3:53:26 AM

  Hello yllib569. Through January 7th, Volvo Finance's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 S40 T5 2WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00142 and 51%, respectively. Volvo may indeed lower this model's money factor as the model year progresses, but its residual values will fall as well canceling out much of the benefit. Volvo's lease payments for the S40 will likely ... Read More

• My endless pursuit of a T5 for the Mrs...

  Written by: yllib569 on Dec 5, 2007 12:31:20 PM

  Dear CarMan, I'm finding myself at a bit of a cross roads in my pursuit of an S40 T5, and would appreciate your insights. Back in August--prior to the new 2008's arriving I had the following offer presented to me, after much haggling: 2007 S40 T5 with.. Metallic Paint, Premium Package, and dynaaudio Miles: 12K/year $32,805 - MSRP $26,609 - Capital cost reduction Lease offered: 36 mo., at $330/mo. (payment included ... Read More

• Re: Volvo S40 Lease Question for Car_man [car_man_fan]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2007 2:27:12 AM

  You're very welcome, car_man_fan. Through the end of the year, Volvo Finance's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Volvo S40 2.4i with 10,500 miles per year are .00240 and 55%, respectively. Volvo has a special enhanced money factor of .00110 for stripped versions of this car (ones without any options). Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Volvo S40 Lease Question for Car_man [sdotmiles]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2007 2:24:48 AM

  Hi sdotmiles. It is difficult to say for certain without knowing what this car's selling price is, but at first glance this does not look like a very good deal. The lease program that you were quoted is worse than Volvo Finance's current program for this model. Volvo Finance's current buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2008 S40 T5 AWD with 12,000 miles per year ... Read More

Volvo S40

• Devil's advocate question: I like the S40, but -

  Written by: mark_wny on Oct 14, 2007 4:51:18 PM

  it just seems like a lot of $$. An S40 with auto trans, leather, and the non-turbo engine (168 hp) comes out in the $30K ballpark. I can get a 2008 Accord with leather, auto trans, 268 hp engine - for $29K. I'm not dissing the Volvo brand; I just want to know what makes a mildly-powered S40 a better prospect than a high-powered Accord. Your input & expertise are solicited. ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: Volvo S40 Lease Question for Car_man [Car_man]

  Written by: car_man_fan on Oct 13, 2007 7:57:04 AM

  Thanks for the response Car_man! Can you provide me with updated money factors, residuals and lease incentives for the month of October (2007 and 2008 S40 2.4i). Thanks again in advance!

• Re: Volvo S40 Lease Question for Car_man [Car_man]

  Written by: sdotmiles on Oct 1, 2007 5:54:34 PM

  hey car_man(or anyone else), any advice you can give me on this deal? 2008 S40 T5 AWD; Titanium gray metallic; Premium Package, climate package and Dynaudio (plus 3 years free scheduled maintenance). 36 Month lease, 12k miles per year Residual= 46% Money factor= .00250 MSRP= $35242 Cap cost= not sure Total up front cost= $468 Monthly payment including 5% MD tax= $468 Is this a good deal?

• Re: Volvo S40 Lease Question for Car_man [car_man_fan]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 25, 2007 3:23:51 AM

  You're very welcome, car_man_fan. With a username like that, you get bumped to the top of the list ;). Volvo Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Volvo S40 2.4i with 10,500 miles per year are .00286 and 58%, respectively. Volvo has a special enhanced money factor of .00109 for stripped versions of this car (ones without any options). Volvo ... Read More

• Re: T5 Financing numbers [sprinkler13]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 25, 2007 3:13:51 AM

  Hey sprinkler13. These cars' residual values vary by term and mileage allowance. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Volvo Finance's current 36 month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for a 2008 S40 2.4 is 55%. The resid for an otherwise identical lease of an '08 S40 T5 is 54%. ... Read More

Volvo S40

• Re: 2008 S40 [volvomax]

  Written by: litbit on Aug 4, 2007 12:00:36 AM

  The main changes are that Volvo have added to the 2008 S40 is 17" Spartacus Alloys to the premium package. The audio package is now the Dynaudio package with a beefed up stereo system with top of the line Dynaudio speakers. Also the Bi Xenon headlights are now the active versions which follow the curvature of the road when you're driving giving an even better visibility at night. I ordered the ... Read More

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: considering S40 [lily]

  Written by: lev_berkovich on Feb 13, 2005 9:31:18 PM

  Thanks for the kind words, and thank for the info, but I have bought my two newer Volvos through the OSD (that I highly recommend, by the way) and am pretty sure that will continue doing just that - we have tentative plans to buy S40/V50 for my older daughter in 2006 and replace my S80 in 2008. The only question is - what is our route through the Europe going ... Read More