Used 2001 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
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Money Pit
NoVolvoNoMore, 05/28/2005
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Ever see that movie "The Money Pit"? Well oue S40 is the $$$ pit. I leased this for my wife in 2001. The 1st winter the Winter mode drive locked up. The car was in the shop 2 weeks. The repair writer called to tell me that 2 engineers were coming in from Canada to look at our tranny. Like that's supposed to make you feel better. They replaced the tranny and ever since we've had a slight turbo lag. The steering squeeks, the right dash speaker grill pops up (seen on all 2001's), the side mirror button is wonky, the Service light always comes on, the AC is possessed by the devil. Every scheduled maint or oil change costs over $300. Next time we're buying a BMW.
Loved it the FIRST year
Jen G., 12/10/2003
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This car was great until I hit 23,000 miles with it. That is when the back brakes needed to be replaced and also the tires. Of course none of this stuff is handled under warranty. I leased the vehicle specifically so I wouldn't have to deal with these types of repairs but no such luck. I also think this car is a little sensitive to normal bumps in the road.
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5 Years and still purring
Tim, 01/10/2006
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I have owned a 2001 Volvo S40 for over 5 years now, and it is still runs the same as when I drover her off the lot. The car has a great interior, is fun to drive, and is the best value for its price range. It was cheaper than the BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Acura equivalents and comparable in features. It may not turn the eyes as much as an Audi, but it is a rock solid car. I had a friend that bought a 2001 Audi A4 Quattro that has been in the shop 10 times more than my car.
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dave n, 03/04/2002
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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leased in nov 2000, great lease deal. 22,500 miles so far dealer replaced rear brake pads and head light under warranty very pleased with dealer service already told my salesman i'm interested in an S60 turbo
Do not buy this car!
Emily, 10/30/2008
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I purchased this car as a certified pre-owned. It was 3yrs old and had only 35k mi., but almost immediatly I began having problems - from the steering wheeling vibrating, brakes needing to be replaced, having to replace the entire sunroof, and varous engine parts failing. As soon as the warranty was up, I started taking it other places, but eventually was sent back to a dealer when my check engine light would not go off. Volvo informed me they could try a download to the car's computer, but warned me this occassionaly resulted in the computer freezing and the car becoming unusable, and it would be my expense to fix.