Used 2003 Volvo V40 Consumer Reviews
Used V40 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 V40, so we've included reviews for other years of the V40 since its last redesign.
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
Great Car!
mridenou, 03/26/2002
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I have had a most agreable experiencve thus far owning this car. It comes very well equiped and is built to last.
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- Base WagonMSRP: $3,995815 mi away
An absolute steal!
JTK, 03/02/2003
2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Just picked up a new, fully loaded 2003 V40 a few days ago after doing extensive online research of smaller, upscale wagons. Feature wise (on paper), the V40 is by far the best value going vs. other upscale smaller wagons, such as the BMW 3-series and Audi A4A Avant. After our first hundred miles or so driving the car, it's clear this car doesn't miss a step vs. the competition. Especially with the current incentives. It's almost too good to be true.
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!
The Best!
Anna, 04/08/2008
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I bought this car overseas with American specs. I drove it three times round trip to Italy and back to Brussels, Belgium (over 20 hours drive) and never had a problem. It spacious, reliable and looks great. I do keep it up. I take it only to Volvo for any required check up or parts. The headlights I only had to change them twice but this is normal for any car. I had little problem with the check engine light but it got resolved. Great car and I would buy it again. Rule of thumb: Take it only to Volvo for any problems and you will never have to complain about it.
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.
v-40
Patwest, 07/26/2004
2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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It is almost as heavy as my old '95 850T (which had 210000 on it). Handles like a larger car. It has a lot of zip with the turbo engine. It U-turns in 3 lanes. Plenty of room for a bike, wheelchair, or lots of luggage. Middle seat is short, but not as bad as some compact wagons.
Surprisingly competitive
Jackpot, 10/31/2002
2003 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Light, narrow and quick (once you get past the turbo lag). Excellent for the price, more fun and nicer than a Subaru, etc. Performs comparably to the BMW 3-series wagon, the MB C-class wagon, or the Audi A4 series for much less $. Handles well on snow.
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.
Happy, so far...
slick, 06/19/2003
2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I've had my V40 for just over a year now and I've been happy with it. I haven't had any problems with it. I ended up with it because the sales people at the mercedes dealership next door(owned by the same company)didn't give me the time of day (I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt).