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Great car for the miles
terri campbell, 07/26/2016
updated 02/03/2020
2006 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
Good safe car. Solid engine with great acceleration. No worries with the car running. The interior is a bit like wearing a helmet. Sounds weird but I always feel like I put on a helmet the ceiling is so low. I bought this car for the safety rating and it feels like a solid car. Handles all road conditions with ease. Comfortable interior that is so great I made it from NY to Chicago in one leg more than a dozen times. The only down side is when you do have maintenance the shops want to gorge you. So finding a kind appreciative mechanic is a must. Think of it from the other side, the mechanics of the Volvo are so good that any mechanic knows they will not see you again for another 20,000+ miles (except oil changes). Update: I retired to Florida. THIS IS NOT A HOT WEATHER CAR. My Volvo always started in the cold. Subzero Chicago mornings were no problem. I did not have an engine block heater or a garage. Update: Minor items are in need of repair or replacement, Right on schedule. Engine still runs fantastic so I see no need to trade this puppy in for a new one. Update 145k took a long distance trip 2,000 miles and everything was solid. I had hoses replaced prior month. I had a road handling challenge with a big rig. Got run off to a shoulder. This car handling was solid, got back on with smooth as soon as big rig passed. An SUV would have overturned, not thic S40. Sadly i traded the volvo in. The florida sun dissolved the interior ceiling liner and it cost too much to replace.
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Excellent car that saved family's life!
Will J, 08/20/2010
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
Our Volvo saved our life/limbs! We were recently hit at full speed from a guy who ran a red light! our car absorbed all the impact. None of us were severely injured (thank God!). I miss my 'Velvet' already :-(. We always got tons of remarks on the styling and the interior. Very sturdy, high quality equipment inside and out. Looked great with 18" rims on it. I bought it fresh from the Swedish factory in 2005, and had ZERO mechanical problems in 5 yrs of driving, including driving 2 yrs on the autobahn! My car was totaled in the accident but I plan to get another. I am Volvo for life. :-)
Great Investment
gradstudent456, 06/02/2015
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
My S40 has nearly 150K miles on it and with regular maintenance, tire rotations/balancing and oil changes, I have had very few issues. I constantly receive compliments on how elegant the car is. Many acquaintances believe it newer and more expensive than it is. I am lucky to have Volvo-specialized mechanic with integrity in town. While parts are expensive, I plan on having the car until it dies because it is such good quality. Purchasing this vehicle is like purchasing a high-quality leather handbag. It is expensive but if you care for it regularly, the investment will bring you satisfaction and contentment for many years. You will be proud to own even if it is not the newest.
Fell in love
mccabeterrymac, 07/10/2005
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I drive alot. This car was rented for a trip to Palm Desert and when I finished I had to have it. I've had it now for over a month and it's been an amazingly fun car. It's agile, good fuel economy, and very responsive for it's class.
lemon, literally
monicald, 12/30/2010
2006 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
48 of 54 people found this review helpful
After 1 year I had taken my car in to repair the electrical 5 times, they couldn't do it. At one point the driver door wouldn't open and I had to enter my car through the passenger side. Volvo ended up settling for a good sized pay out. Here is a list of other problems I had with car, none of which were covered by warranty as they occurred just after the 50k warranty was up: 1) engine thermostat never worked 2) due to above, car overheated, replaced radiator reservoir & new thermostat 3) spark plugs replaced 4) door lock covers popped off 5) plastic peeling off control buttons 6) major water leak when rains, floor thoroughly soaked 7) radio shorted out 8) Trunk stuck in closed position
most reliable
Tiler, 03/23/2010
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have over 270k on my Volvo and it runs like new. Basically maintenance free all I had to do was an oil change. This car has a broken steering wheel it just kind of falls in your lap but thats fine considering how hard I drive it. This car has had no problems with anything. My only concern is when will Volvo start to profit off there car commercials. Make Volvo top of reliability. my last car was a 940 and it just ran forever. I think it died after 516K yeah 516K how many Toyota are like that? buy this car and you'll love every thing about it. like the safety, reliability, and ride. Volvo has a lot to be remembered for.
Steady performer
bonzo23, 07/12/2010
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I got this S40 as a company car in 06 and liked it so much that when it went off lease I purchased it for personal use. Even with the normally aspired 5 cylinder it has great pickup. The road handing is head and shoulders above Camry, Sable, and Impalas that I have had for company cars. There is a nice road feel with responsive steering yet a not unacceptable ride or noise. After correcting an A/c blower motor that was faulty on delivery, it has been problem free. Now with 4 years and 64K miles, It has been to the shop for A/C compressor replacement and twice for electrical diagnostics which found not problems despite the high $ diagnostics.
I hate this car.
Isabella Amato, 12/07/2018
2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 s40 2.4i volvo. It's got a nice look, but I hate it so much. We bought it used with about 125,000 miles on it. It was a reliable dealer who had very good reviews. The first couple weeks with the car was great, It handles good, is comfortable and has a nice interior. But, after three weeks I've had problem after problem. First the fuel pump broke, while I was on the highway. I was straitened on the highway for a good hour. That was about $1,000 to fix and I didn't have my car for about a week. Then some type of fuel gauge broke a couple of weeks later, causing the CE light to come on. That's about another $600 to fix. Now, the battery and starter broke at the same time. I don't know how much it's going to be to fix it, but I'm not going to be able to drive it for about a week, maybe two. It is an extremely unreliable car. If you want to sink thousands of dollars into a car that might work, this is the car for you.
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THE MOST AWSOME CAR
Jeff, 12/05/2010
2006 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new, and have found it to be the car that spoils me. I love this car soo much that I made it my garage queen, she is polished and stored. We take her out on vacations and long trips. She is our total luxary/sport car. THANK YOU VOLVO!!
VOLVO SAVED MY LIFE
jlong4, 11/16/2014
2006 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I was driving an 06 black Volvo s40 2.4i. It had 138k miles and drove like brand new. I loved every second of it. However, one day there was a dog on the freeway in the fast lane. I swerved and couldn't gain control back. I went across five lanes of traffic where I then flipped, all while doing 70. The curtain airbag deployed and I was able to walk away with a small bruise. Needless to say, I went and bought another 06 blue Volvo s40 T5. And I could not be happier. Once a Volvo, always a Volvo. I have not had any issues with the new one. Usual maintenance and what not, gas mileage is at about 24-27 MPG, but not bad for a turbo.
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