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Used 2002 Volvo V40 Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Claude, 11/25/2005
2001 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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When the price of gas when up crazy, I decided to trade my Nissan pathfinder. With two young kids 2 and 4 i needed some space! For the price of my Pathfnider LE 2000 I found this Volvo V40 2001... I just love it, With full leather interior, good space, great performance, I really don't miss my pathfinder. I just fell in love with Volvo. I would recommand this car to anyone. Reliability... only have the car for 4 months... So far So good

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3.63 out of 5 stars

V40 Volvo Wagon

Reg, 08/01/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This is a 2000. The interior is cramped. Poor placement of electrical control in the center pedestal as are hand brake and flip-flopping armrest.The locations of coin and cup holder are poorly located. Some of these defects were corrected in the 2001. Only the epress window control is located in the drivers door armrest and no window control is provided in the passenger's armrest. Michelin tires improve driving and durability.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Performance wagon?

Volvoowner, 08/07/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Very happy with this car. Bought it right before a long road trip with my with. Plenty of room in the folding rear area for two weeks worth of camping gear. Highway ride was very smooth, and engine provided plenty of power for entrance ramps and passing. Cabin is very quiet, similar to much more expensive luxury cars. Leather seats are very supportive, but could use a little extra bolstering. The (upgraded) sound system is awesome!! Averaged better than 32 miles to the gallon over 1200 highway miles. Overall, fun car to drive, great safety features, comfortable and practical.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still love it after a year

jfalley, 01/01/2003
2001 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I am single, travel (for fun) alot and love this wagon. I have 2 dogs, and there is plenty of room for the standard fair for one person. 2 people with all the equipment to snowboard gets full but still has rear vision through the vehicle, have done 3 people and I don't recomend it, the back seat is tight (real tight)if the front is set for the comfort of a 6 foot tall person. Rear seat is for kids only, but that is how you get the good milage, perfect for me.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Big disappointment

DJ_in_WA, 09/10/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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The car has been plagued with electrical problems the dealer has been unable to identify and correct. Random stalling and loss of power steering have made the vehicle unsafe to drive. The excellent overall design, spaciousness, and comfort features are overshadowed by the car's fundamental unreliability.

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