Used 2002 Volvo V40 Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Alex Makhanko, 04/20/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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The best car I have ever had
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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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.
Disappointing
arcin69, 09/19/2004
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Car has been mechanically reliable but disapointing otherwise. Seatings and cabin are uncomfortable. Controls not ergonomically designed. Power seat controls replaced at 15,000 miles. Windshield cracked with the slightest touch of a speck. Found out later , Volvo has a reputation for windshields easily cracked but expensive to replace. Leather on seats permanently deformed from leaving a book on the seat. Wont' but it after lease turn in.
Love this car
davidz, 08/17/2004
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This is my first Volvo and I really love the car. I drive my cars pretty hard and this car has held up well, minus the problems which seem to be unfortunately quite common for the V40. The v40 is fun drive- handles well and is quite zippy. Front seats are very comfortable. Some people have complained about the non-standard radio controls, but I think they are the most effective and useful controls I have ever used. Tuning knob to scan through 20 presets makes more sense than separate preset buttons and is much easier to use while driving. Common problems affecting this vehicle are: 1) brakes wear out quickly. 2) electrical system burns through headlights
This is not the 144 my dad drives
guy.sherr, 06/13/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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V40 rides very quiet. The difference between windows open and closed is just jaw dropping. Seating is comfortable, nice appointments, excellent finishing. 1.9L turbo accelerates strongly into traffic, although a little slowly with the A/C on. Mileage, windows up and A/C, highway was about 31.8 on cruise control in hilly terrain. Handling is good for a wagon. Swerves don't alter the lean much, and the car feels ready to turn at speed. Overall is well crafted and toughly engineered. This car may well outlast the oil reserves.
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.
The worst car I ever purchased
MICHELE, 04/23/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Every time you turn around there is another problem. My car has been serviced monthly for a variety of problems from AC malfunctioning, to the check engine light, and I am on my forth set of headlights! ENOUGH SAID!
V40 is terribly unreliable
Frustrated V40 Owner, 01/02/2003
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Great looking car -- too small to be useful for my family. BUT -- this is the least reliable vehicle I have owned in my life -- air mass meter replaced, cruise control replaced three times, front control arms and ball joints replaced after 20,000KM, numerous squeaks and rattles. Avoid this vehicle at all costs.
this car rocks!
akaslick, 07/26/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This car is perfect...form, function. The best part is that it's not a flashy car.. Because there aren't too many on the road, it looks fresh.