Used 2011 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
Used S40 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 S40, so we've included reviews for other years of the S40 since its last redesign.
In Love With my Volvo
Mike in S.A., 12/10/2007
2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the first Volvo I have ever owned. People are often surprised when, at 26 years old, I tell them I purchased a Volvo - that is, until they see it. The Volvo name may carry the stigma of an "old person's car", but one look at the sleek design instantly extinguishes that thought. My black on black S40 turns heads and evokes positive reactions from family, friends, and co-workers. My expectations have been surpassed with this excellent vehicle.
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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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
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.