Used 2007 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Fantastic, but expensive
Zeke, Saint Marys, PA, 07/14/2017
updated 01/27/2022
Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
As a long time owner with a very high mileage car (220,000 miles), I can attest that this is a very reliable car. Even with how many miles my car has on it, it still tighter and better performing than some new cars. However, this is granted if one pays for the enormous maintenance costs, especially at higher mileage. This car doesn't ever break... it just reaches times when parts naturally wear out and need replaced as per the routine maintenance schedule. But these parts are all very expensive, and all break at once. I cannot complain about the drivetrain, as it has been fantastic. I mean this: I have had no repairs on the engine and transmission the entire time I've owned it. The majority of my extreme maintenance costs have been suspension related. All of the control arms and wheel bearings broke at the same time, as did the shocks and struts. Close to 5 grand in repairs. If you wish to run this car correctly, it takes only synthetic oil, and only premium gas. The nose-bleed expenses aside, this car is a true gem to drive and has never let me down on the road. Always has loads of grip. Has driven through its fair share of blizzards, torrential downpours and sunny days. Is always just as fun and comfortable as the day I bought it. In summary, this car is like a sick pet: it costs you a lot at the vet, but it was money well spent because you love it, and want it to be around for years to come.
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MOST RELIABLE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED
volvo84, Columbus, OH, 12/08/2012
Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2007 Volvo s40 in late 2007. The vehicle had less than 5,000 miles and was in perfect condition. I have always been an import buyer yet never owning a Volvo I was a little skeptical. The i5 provides the car with more than adequate power. The acceleration was great and I never had any problem overtaking other vehicles. As the title of the review says, the s40 was literally the most reliable car I have owned. For the 3 years I owned the s40 and putting upwards of 130,000 miles on the odometer, I forgot what it was like to have my car reparied. No problems with anything other than a right front wheel bearing.
Sleek, sexy, and sporty S40
Rich, 10/01/2006
Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car is fantastic! Mine has a silky smooth 6 speed manual transmission that is quick out of the gate. I have experienced next to no turbo lagged from the peppy 2.5 litre. Quick accelaration and the feeling of a more expensive German sedan make this Volvo a great choice. The interior is sleek. Simple and elegant is Volvo's game. And Volvo wins with this S40. The owner's manual recommends 91 octane fuel, but 87 delivers nearly identical performance and fuel economy. Besides the car, my dealership experience was fantastic. Thank you Gengras Volvo - East Hartford, CT!
Great Value
m4336, Omaha, NE, 08/11/2012
Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased the car used with 20,000 miles on it. We have only done the prescribed services to the unit. It has not required a single repair in the last 4 years and 40,000. We put custom wheels on the unit a couple of years ago, and get regular compliments from strangers on how sharp the car looks.
Great car - true Volvo reliability?
Luke, 07/05/2007
Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for about 3 months and am a fairly satisfied customer. I spent several months debating between an Audi A4, BMW 325xi and finally settled on the S40. Considering cost, performance, reliability, etc., the Volvo appeared to come out on top. The car worked flawlessly until last week - 2 fault codes: #4 injector failure and evaporative canister purge. Let's hope the dealership service is as good as its reputation. Only drawback so far - poor fuel economy, even with 91 octane. 21 city, 26 hwy @ 65 mph. Still optomistic at this point.
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