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Used 2003 Volvo V40 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just a review

Alex Makhanko, 04/20/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The best car I have ever had

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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

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

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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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2.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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