Used 2001 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
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Run and never look back !
1tickedmom, 04/24/2002
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I choose the Volvo S40 I believed that I was purchasing a safe and reliable car with top-notch customer service. WRONG! What a lemon. The paint on the car is chipping off. The power adapter in the car has failed 4times and the service light comes on for no apparent reason(the dealership can never find anything wrong)SRS light has come on 3times in six months and the air bag system had to be replaced twice. The cup holder over the cd player is a joke and the cup holder in the back pulls right(it is currently laying on the back floor of the car). The A/C NEVER gets cold enough (dealer says checks out OK) but I'm sweating it out.Bottom line, Run and never look back.
reliability
Goobs, 10/25/2005
2001 Volvo S40 SE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've enjoyed this car it has made commuting fun again. Most people when they think volvo think safety or grandpas car, does your grandpas car have a zero to sixty in under 7 seconds. Great performance reliability and it's comfy too.
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Be prepared for monthly repairs
jgookassian, 07/23/2004
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Date-Odometer-Service 6/5/01-4847-Fuel gauge is not reading 9/10/01-7284-Replaced a door molding 5/30/02-14706-replaced front washer valve 8/8/02-16536-Replaced the rear brake pads 3/8/03-23553-Takes 2-3 tries to start the car. Performed speed sensor update 3/19/03-24503-Takes 2-3 tries to start the car. Could not reproddyce 5/30/03-28186-Replaced all light bulbs 7/8/03-30247-Turbo oil return tube leaking. Replaced front brake pads 7/31/03-31586-Install SOP oxygen sensor, install updated wiring harness 9/16/03-34079-Replaced front oxygen sensor 12/9/03-37319-Transmission internally slipping. Replaced the transmission. Continued below.
Guess I'm luckier than I thought
JenDM, 02/16/2004
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I haven't been extremely thrilled with my first Volvo, but after reading these reviews, I guess I'm doing better than I thought. The clear coat on my car is trashed--every time a bird poops on it, there's a permanent spot, and I have found that the interior fabric stains even if it's just a water spot. The plastic molding along the bottom of the car is constantly loose. The car has been reliable for me and I enjoy driving it, but with the paint quality, I just can't see this car looking good for the long haul.
Must read - S40
2001 S40, 08/14/2005
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2001 - my first new car! Since that time, I have replaced brake pads front and back each year since ownership. My check engine light continues to come on and no one can figure out why. Other repairs include fuel pump, rotors, every light bulb in car, thermostat, fuses and other minor things. I purchased this car for safety and my concern now is that with all of the repairs that I have made (most of them on-road surprises), that this car actually compromises the safety of the driver - not protects it.