Used 2001 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
Used S40 for sale
what a decision
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.
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Only 7.7 years not for life
AJFH, 03/26/2008
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car after seeing it in France in the summer of 2000. We were first impressed by its ride, peppy motor and looks. We thought the car would last well beyond a estimated 10 years..oops big mistake. It is no better than a Chevrolet when it comes to reliability. Numerous visits to the shop for all kinds of repairs. Luckily we bought the 100000 mile warranty. Since it ended in August 2007 over $3000 in repairs have been done and its still doesn't run well. The engine light is continually on. It's just become a headache.
never buy this car
volvohater, 10/18/2003
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Since we leased this car, it has been in the shop 47 DAYS! The check engine light keeps going on and off, there are many rattles in the headliner, and when the dealer tried to fix this, they caused a leak to start in the roof. The car even came with a defect, a bad turbo hose that caused the car to stall randomly. The front brakes and rotors needed replacement after 21000 miles, the rear brake pads much earlier than that. The sunroof leaked, the antenna broke, and the dealer never had the parts on hand to fix the car.
Avoid S-40
rilster, 02/17/2012
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 11 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.