2008 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews

Great Euro Design

Written by: Chris from NJ on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I bought the S40 just as I was finishing college...it's a great car and I am very happy with it. I went from a Toyota 4Runner(which I LOVE...if I could have both I would) and do not feel like I have lost much space. It looks and drives great and accelerates beautifully. Being 6'1" I need to put my chair relatively far back, limiting the space behind my chair. Therefore, if someone is sitting behind me, there is very little space. That's my only issue.

Favorite Features

The console...I love the space behind it. And the very comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

I think it would be great if the back windows went all the way down and a little extra leg room in the back seat would be fantastic.

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Sturdy, reliable

Written by: CDY on 08/24/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

Mileage is ok. Sporty ride. Not much space for the rear passengers. Small and sturdy. Noisy at low speeds. Got a dark grey car and black interior. great design even for cloth seats. Intuitive dials and controls. Nice programmable features like Autolock, rain sensing wipers, tail fog light, tow jack, homelink etc.

Favorite Features

Beautiful interior and very VOLVO-sh exterior. Nice Programmable features. CD player plays Mp3s. Ipod integratable, nice nook for it too.

Suggested Improvements

Blue Tooth. Full size spare. Information console and operation could be more intuitive. Grocery holds and hooks in the trunk.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Jeep to Volvo... what Jeep?

Written by: Chris G on 08/18/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

Haven't loved a car this much in many moons. Had a 2008 4 door Jeep Wrangler Sahara loaded. Fun in summer. Fun in winter. An uncomfortable disaster the rest of the year. Then... the Volvo S40. WOW. Fun ALL THE TIME! and looks and performs beautifully. What a deal too. Was an untitled demo. Sticker $27K. Bought it at $23K and they paid off my Jeep. Why didn't I choose Volvo sooner??? Safe. Stylish. Fast.

Favorite Features

The seats are amazing. Sound system rocks. Love the elegant simplicity of the cockpit.

Suggested Improvements

Sunroof noise too much to talk on phone.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love this CAR!!!

Written by: cwilsong on 06/26/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Just finished one year with my S40 awd and I can say for the first time in a LONG time I really LOVE my car and feal I got a great deal as well. Loads of power, fun to drive and very quiet. Probably even has a better sound system than I have at home. Best part though was that we did an OSD and picked up the car direct from the factory. Not only got exactly the car I wanted at a better price than here but got to spend 3 weeks driving it around Europe. If you are thinking about any Volvo you owe it to your self to look into OSD. Not all dealers push it as they get a fixed fee for handeling the sale but there are several Internet dealers out ther that can help you.

Favorite Features

Fit, Finish, Sound system, LOADS of power. VERY QUITE. And just plain looks cool

Suggested Improvements

Little more MPG. And change how you go about replacing the cabin air filter, You have to remove the gas pedal. Takes over an hour to do it your self or $100.00 at the dealer.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: Jennifer on 05/28/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

The VOLVO S40 AWD Tubo is awesome. I enjoy every mile I have done so far. It drives well, handles well and is a attractive looking car. I highly recommend the VOLVO S40. It is a great driving experience.

Favorite Features

I like all features on my S40. Sound system is excellent. Turbo is awesome. The heated front seats are the best.

Suggested Improvements

More trunk room. Trunk is small.

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The perfect cure for turning 30.

Written by: Cdydatzigs on 04/20/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Growing up in the 1980's, Volvos were known as the boxy yuppy-mobiles that your hip friend's parents drove. Nowadays, the cars are still hip but they are far from boxy. The S40 is the perfect entry-level sports sedan for the post-college crowd. The car is very attractive but you can still tell the car is a vault under its skin. Huge door pillars and the comforting thud when the doors close tell you this is still one of the safest cars on the road. Materials inside are durable and attractive, and the controls are very easy to read. There is some turbo-lag off the line, but when yer cruising at 25 mph on the freeway on ramp and need to get to 75mph in a hurry? This car flies at mid-range.

Favorite Features

Exterior looks fantastic. I feel very confident parking this car next to a BMW or Audi in the styling department. Interior is crisp, materials are durable and look great. Volvo dealer service is top notch. The customer service I have received is enough for me to stay loyal to Volvo for life

Suggested Improvements

Manual transmissions are hard to find, which will change as buyers get younger hopefully. Fuel economy isn't spectacular for the car's size, even without the turbo. Rear brakes need replacing far too soon (15,000 miles for mine), due to their design to compensate for nosedives during hard braking.

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Volvo S40 - Highly recommended !!!

Written by: Dan on 04/06/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased a left over 2008 S40 about a month ago, mainly for my wife's use. What a car! We absolutely love it. We've both always owned domestic vehicles, but this one beats all of them in just about every way I can think of. It has an overall great design, both inside and out. The comfort, feeling and handling of the car is superior than everything I have driven in the S40 price range. Also impressed with crash test ratings. Now that we have experienced the quality of Volvo, I think it will be awhile until we go back to domestic. My vehicle is a Navigator, seriously thinking about trading it for a Volvo. Didn't think I would ever have considered that a few months ago!!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Backup sensors & keyless entry should be standard equipment.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Just Purchased

Written by: ericp on 02/22/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I just purchased my S40 in Feb 09. I never thought of owning a Volvo but the dealer had this silver brand new 08, the sticker was $27,400. They let it go for $19,000 so how could I refuse. So far it is a very enjoyable car. Simple and very strong! I wish it had about 20 more HP, however it still is a wonderful car.

Favorite Features

Leather seats, styling inside, ease of controls.

Suggested Improvements

Improve cup holders. Increase engine size to a 2.5 or 2.8.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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VW Lover Falls for Volvo

Written by: atmf96 on 01/02/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I recently bought my first Volvo in Dec 08. This car is absolutely gorgeous, both inside and out. The exterior lines are very clean, and smooth. It gives the vehicle a sleek design, even sporty. It is easy to appreciate from all angles. And the interior is extremely comfortable. Leather seats are very soft and smooth, slightly fitted on the sides so you fit nice and snug. The layout of the console is simple yet robust. There isn't an abundance of knobs and dials to confuse you. In addition to great looks, the car drives great. It's very quiet at highway speeds, and the hi-performance audio sounds great. If you're looking for a sporty sedan, with clean looks inside and out, this is for you.

Favorite Features

I love the interior design, the radio console controls are simple and elegant. It's very comfortable seated inside and to handle on the road. My S40 has great acceleration and turning control. The exterior design of the vehicle also looks gorgeous. This one definitely turns some heads.

Suggested Improvements

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More Than Fair Value

Written by: Happy Pittsburgher on 09/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I narrowed onto this model as the best dollar value to replace one of our cars. While it does not have neck snaping acceleration, it is far from underpowered and it will snap your neck while cornering. Mileage on secondary roads is great, city is real good and highway if fantastic. Little negatives: no inside trunk relase or on the key fob and the doors do not automatically unlock when the key is removed.

Favorite Features

Seats are the most comfortable I've ever owned. The feeling of security when the doors close must be felt.

Suggested Improvements

Put a remote release for the trunk on the key fob and inside the car. Have the doors unlock when the key is removed.

20 out 23 people found this review helpful

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