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.
More than Impressed
phil, 04/07/2008
2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Unless your family is morbidly obese, the small foot-printed yet comfortable Volvo S40 is perfect the vehicle. The seats are best in any class and the rear leg room is adequate for people who didn't lose their legs. The driver foot well is a bit narrow, thus an automatic transmission version is recommended. Although the model is 4 yrs old, the face-lifted 2008 has finally done justice for the lines and shape of S40. Its beauty and sophisticated design is up to par with other just released 2008 cars. An attractive Volvo, what has our world come to?! Anyway, you buy Volvo for its comfortable road manner and silky smooth ride. BMW is no longer exclusive b/c they are everywhere.
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).
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.
S40
Jim Wade, 03/26/2016
2008 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive Plenty of pep. Handles like a dream.
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Too many problems for the cost
chicommuter, 01/28/2012
2008 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 10 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.