Used 2001 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
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mkoh55, 03/14/2012
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
So I bought this car two years ago...thought I was getting a good buy but within a month I had problems. First, the service light came on and they told me I needed an oil change. Then the check engine light came on and had to replace and o2 sensor, then the thermastat, now spark plugs and wires, replaced two complete struts, one coil spring, now I am on another o2 sensor and ECT sensor. The check engine light seems to always be on and something seems to always be breaking. Horrible decision, intending on getting rid of it.
Good Car
Rusty, 05/27/2009
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 90k miles and 5 years, our used off-lease 2001 volvo S40 is still a very reliable car. While under warranty, we had to replace the Climate Control system and a coil spring broke, but it always starts and gets us where we need to go. Bought it with 33k miles, now has 124k miles and it still runs great. It's like having a BMW but without the BMW pricetag and with Volvo reliability. I anticipate we'll drive ours until 200k miles easily.
Avoid S-40
rilster, 02/17/2012
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2009, second owner, it had 135,000 miles now has 175,000. Carfax showed always serviced at Volvo dealer. Problems started within weeks of purchase and in three and a half years; Sunroof shade out of track, bad plugs, engine mounts replaced, both engine coils replaced, cv joint replaced, blown head gasket, new radiator, o2 sensors, catalytic converter, Cvvt valve leaking oil, cvvt valve sensor clogged, climate control problems, radio problems, window regulator, over $4000.00 in repairs in the past year. Transmission went out yesterday, done! I am aircraft mechanic and do much work myself. Oil changed regularly and I take care of vehicles I own...Never purchase a Volvo again.
2001 Volvo S40
Alex, 10/14/2015
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It drives really good, but it does have a few quirks. The AC and Heat has a mind of its own, it will blow fast and then slow at certain settings. My ceiling headliner is coming down a bit in the future I might have to repair it. Overall a great car and fun to drive!
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Not a great car
awree5, 03/02/2012
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the vehicle last year with 62,000 miles on it. Being a Volvo, I thought it was reliable and a great buy. As soon as I pulled out of the lot check engine light went on and brought it back to get the spark plugs fixed. I recently just traded it in and I have had it less than a year! I had to replace brakes, check engine light would not turn off, blown turbo, two ball joints, shocks, and lastly to top it off there was a transmission problem after just four months of having it. Something broke every month and costs were just as much as I bought it for. Got rid of it with 78,000 miles god bless who ever gets one
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