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Used 2005 Volvo S40 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Volvo!

Brian, 01/28/2006
2005 Volvo S40 T5 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought my Volvo used with 3k miles on it and have driven it all over Europe, I have yet to have any problems. The only thing I could possibly complain about is the lack of factory tint on my windows. Also if you have something heavy (15 lbs) or more sitting in the passenger seat it will sound a bell and there is a flashing seatbelt sign. If you can call that a bad thing. And the last one is the lack of after market sterios made to utilize the new dash/radio in the S40.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice Styling and Good Value

Scott, 04/21/2010
2005 Volvo S40 2.4i Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
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I purchased the 2.4i with the sport package in south Florida and found it loads of fun to drive. Handles very well in the curves and the 2.4 litre engine is peppy enough for everyday traffic. I since moved to upstate NY and it does great on the country roads, but snows are a MUST as the traction control constantly slips in winter. I now have 90k miles on it and have had a couple of major problems, at 55k miles the radiator blew. Thank goodness for the extended warranty, or could have been $1500! Interior design is stylish, but cheep materials. Trim clips continually break (in trunk too) and stupid expensive to replace.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

NewVolvoLover, 04/30/2005
2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
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I fell in love with this car when it first came out. I also considered the Acura TSX, Mercedes C320 and the BMW 330XI. The Volvo won my heart after driving these other cars. Although the stylig inside some of them may be more detailed I stuck with the Volvo. This car is totally unique and looks really sharp on the road! The handling is awesome, the comfort level is perfect I couldn't ask for more. I have no doubt in my mind I made the right choice. I am getting an average of 24-25 MPG through the city so I can't complain there :)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

drives like a dream

crownbath, 10/09/2004
2005 Volvo S40 2.4i Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
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My wife and I are very happy with the S40. You will see the difference in comfort and handling. A Volvo S40 is much better than some of the Mercedes or Volkswagon's.

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5 out of 5 stars

Volvo comes up with the times.

Nick, 02/10/2006
2005 Volvo S40 T5 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
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I was in the market for a good reliable family car, and I found it! This is a very fun car to drive (with manual tranny), room enough for 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 kids, excellent gas mileage, and the Volvo reliablility.

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