Used 2009 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 S40, so we've included reviews for other years of the S40 since its last redesign.
Too many problems for the cost
chicommuter, 01/28/2012
2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in 2011 with only 16,000 miles and had it back in the shop within 3 weeks to fix the driver side door which wouldn't latch. Subsequently have had it in the shop twice (wouldn't start due to programming issue and grinding noise while cornering). Now have to replace all tires @ 30k miles which the shop told me is common for this model.
If you buy an S40 get the Turbo!
engrgrad, 08/04/2010
2009 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is my first Volvo after owning a V6 Honda Accord. I find the non-turbo very underpowered and an overall disappointment. Passing vehicles almost always requires the use of the auto-stick. Seats become uncomfortable after long drives and climate control is very difficult to regulate. I would recommend that you thoroughly investigate performance prior to purchasing
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Great car for the value
topgeardreams, 01/12/2011
2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Recently picked up my 08 S40 T5 AWD. Compared to competition the value is great; higher rate of depreciation means this is a good used car to pick up (if you're planning on keeping it for a while). You would have to pay much more for similar Legacy GT or Audi A4. Handling is better than most sedans, but not as tight as an A4 in the steering or suspension. Good enough for spirited driving. While climbing mtn passes turbo seems to make more than ample power on my way to Tahoe. Acceleration isn't great either at low or midrange. (Tranny on auto keeps revs low, so using the tiptronic helps) On snow and ice the Haldex type awd system performs almost invisibly. Overall a very good buy. 24mpg avg
Nice But Expensive
Pat, 07/07/2010
2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car has been really good up till lately. I purchased this vehicle brand new with only 2 miles on it; now I am at 45,380 miles. Within the last month... Navigation quit working - dealer had to order a whole new head unit for it... Strange & Annoying rattle in the passenger side door - ended up being loose rivets that hold the window in the door. They also did some software update as well. This was all covered under warranty. This car never seems to hold an alignment. Just home today from having the 3rd alignment since I got this car new. This is the first vehicle I have ever had to do a alignment on. Hopefully the third time is a charm.
unexpected
Martin, 10/28/2010
2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car is good looking and runs well out on the road. However, we've experienced problems with this car like no other new car we've ever owned. Had to replace rotors at approx. 18K miles. Not covered under warranty. Had to have car aligned at 22K and replace tires as result of bad alignment. Toed out and cupped tires which caused a terrible road roar. Battery went dead at 2 yrs. The only thing covered by the 4 yr warranty was the battery. Expensive car to own. Will never buy another Volvo. Rough ride in the back seat(s).