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4.13 out of 5 stars

The best at the price

Earl, 09/07/2009
2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Got the car early this year; first thing i noticed was the torque, i love the strength of the car,its powerful, good gearbox, bit of a hard drive,that just makes it more sporty. I am happy i bought it, it handles corners well for a fwd car. the motor makes that sound...nuts man,love it to bits

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My second Volvo

Dave T, 07/22/2010
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

My first Volvo was a very used, "beater" 1966 122S, reliable as an anvil, quirks and all. A few months back, after a lot of research, I purchased a 2010 S40 2.4i. After being severely injured in an auto accident I wanted a safe, practical, small car with good handling characteristics and decent performance. I drove a C30, then an S40 and decide that the S40 was for me. Besides daily driving I have logged 1200 miles on a road trip to Connecticut from Ohio and back putting in two 550 mile days in comfort.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Solid ride

thurstrw, 02/11/2010
2010 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Picked up my S40 AWD R5 turbo in Sweden in early January. Have driven it 1200 miles since, through a lot of snow and construction on the autobahns, as well as urban driving in tight European streets. I love the stability of the car; it inspires more confidence than anything else I've had. Corners very flat. The acceleration is fine with me. Great sound system.

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5 out of 5 stars

2nd Volvo S40

R Johnson, 10/26/2010
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 1.9% fin, maint covered for 5yrs/60K miles pursuaded me to buy 2nd S40 (prior being '06). Ownership experience has exceeded every reasonable expectation. With few exceptions (AC compressor), maint expense has been more than reasonable, considerably less than had I settled on another luxury make (considered BMW, Lexus). Seating is very comfortable, interior asthetically clean and simple, dash/instrumentation very intuitive. Subtle changes from my prior S40 is improved center console, USB/AUX/iPOD interface, Bluetooth, Satelite/HD radio, Auto- Climate control, BLIS. performance/handling is tight and responsive, though not as that as the '06 (which had sport-tuned suspension)

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5 out of 5 stars

My New Volvo

Lynette , 03/15/2010
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is great! It handles the lumps and bumps of New Jersey's winter worn roads with ease. I love the great pick-up and the nimble way it handles! The clutch shifts smoothly and is extremely easy to. The instrument panel is simple to use as it is very logically designed. I am really enjoying this car and am so glad I made the choice to purchase it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Second Volvo S40 2010

Larry, 04/13/2010
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is my second Volvo S40 and loving everything about it. The style, fit and finish of this car is very nice. It is a very solid well built car with every bit of safety in it. I just traded in my prius because I wanted more comfort and safety. I would rather pay more for gas and feel safe with my family in the car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Well Built Car

Larry, 04/01/2010
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the third S40 in the family, my second. This is the best money can buy at this time due to the 5 year warranty plan and discounts being taking off. After driving a prius for the last three years I really have missed my S40, such a solid well made car. Don't get me wrong, the only thing I'll miss about the prius will be the mileage. You can't put a price on your safety and comfort so I am willing to pay the extra for that. I now feel so much more relaxed when driving, I love my Volvo S40. The safety car crash star rating sold me back into my S40. My partner has had his now for five years and loves his as well, no major unexpected issues. For what I paid you get a lot.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very Resilient

Dallas Thompson , 04/18/2024
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had a few glithches but overall very dependable and tough as hell. Replacement for thermostat amd thermostat housing, coolant resivor, and a key fob. Doesn't leak or smoke, no ticking or knocking. Very solid car for the price and some get up to it

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Performance
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Interior
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2 out of 5 stars

Disenchanted owner

Stevenlarrykaye , 02/04/2022
2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have owned my S40 since 2010. Last week i hit a pothole and sustained an engune failure. The oil was lost immediately but thev the ioil pan was not affected. It appears Farmers wont cover claim On line very few available and very high premium i am very upset

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