2004 Volvo V40 Review

Name: 2004 Volvo V40 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 1655 USD
Rating: 4.5 (45 reviews)

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Pros

Strong complement of safety features, affordable base price, smooth turbo engine, usable cargo space.

Cons

No manual transmission offered, lacks sporting intentions, pricing can quickly escalate with optional equipment installed.

What’s new

The V40 remains largely unchanged for the 2004 model year although an upscale LSE trim version is added. There are also minor revisions to the front fascia, and the audio system now comes prewired for a CD changer, whereas last year's version required an owner to purchase that option.

Edmunds says

Though loaded with safety equipment, the V40 is hampered by its small size and aging underpinnings.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$246/mo

$179/mo

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Fine used car

gordon, 06/27/2010

2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

We purchased this in 2009 with 38,000 miles on it. Have put 2 2,000 mile trips on it and averaged 39 mpg. Around town it gets around 22 mpg. Car has plenty of zip and handles well. Both my wife and I find the seats comfortable. The lumbar support helps. A/C blows cold and have had no work other than regular maintenance done on it. Would recommend as used car.

Why Europeans tend to get it right

Adam Lausch, 05/21/2010

2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I must say that this is truly a unique car. I've rated it as unbiased as tough as I can. I simply love to drive it, and I've owned some pretty nice vehicles. I think one of its major downfalls is that Volvo didn't offer a manual transmission, that would be a blast. I love the V50s, but we were able to find a very nice V40 with low miles for $6K. I couldn't pass it up. So far I've have …

Volvo replaces a winner

siwanoy, 12/23/2004

2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I don't understand why Volvo replaced this pure winner in 2005. We went shopping for a Mini or something similar to offset the gas guzzling mileage of our SUVs and found this V40 wagon small enough, wonderfully fuel efficient (occasionally averaging 30 mpgs for a tankful), with quality fit and finish and ever so much more practical than compact sedans. It is responsive …

Everything I imagined it would be!

Allison, 10/12/2002

2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I purchased my 2003 V-40 about a month ago and I am VERY HAPPY with everything about it! The interior is well- designed, spacious, and fits like a glove. The exterior is classy and very cool. Plus- add the eurorails & fog lights and you get one sporty ride. A little bit slow to start off with- but once it passes the 30 MPH mark- you are flyin'! So far- so good!

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2004 V40 Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,700
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$246/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the V40 include:

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2004 Volvo V40 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}