Used 2004 Volvo V40 Consumer Reviews
Used V40 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 V40, so we've included reviews for other years of the V40 since its last redesign.
Buy a BMW or Audi instead
George M, 05/17/2004
2004 Volvo V40 LSE 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car recently...back brake pads needed to be replaced, it is a common problem according to the service people at the dealer but they refused to cover under warranty. The paint on the car is very soft and scratches very easily. Overall is an okay car, not worth the money. It is our fist and last Volvo, customer service is a joke! Don't buy this car, the BMW is going to be our next mini wagon, a much more solid car that only costs a few thousand dollars more.
Great Car
Rabbit Volvo, 06/11/2004
2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace a perfectly good honda civic as a reward for quitting smoking. I picked this car out of the beetle, element, and audi wagon because it has versitility, styling, and is great to drive. I can have kids, get a dog, and still keep this car, yet I am single and my friends want to ride with me when we go backpacking. The price was only a bit more than the rather poorly finished element with the $4000 off invoice.
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ScottyV, 10/03/2022
2004 Volvo V40 LSE 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If your looking at an old V4 wagon to consider beating around in read this: In the year 2022. today... I'm still driving a 2004 first Gen Volvo v4 It has been and is a fantastic car. Mind you , its not a 960 wagon, my choice of the most beautiful older Volvos. I have owned many Volvos and the V40 is obviously a blended car. Does it has tell tail signs of the Mitsubishi influences in it styling? , yes. It is More similar to a Mitsubishi Charisma, or a Ford escorts' wagon. But it is neither of those in its quality or engineering. It has more IN common with the engineering of a 960 or 850 With a low pressure turbo 4 cly or even a 2.5 cyl 5 cyl, and rear Multi link suspension. SRS impact systems , and one of the higher rate safety scores by NIST These things make it a Volvo, It has had the full attention of the Volvo engineering that it is a Volvo. It has a 1.9Turbo 175 hpr engine, so it is not exactly slow, A 5 speed automatic trans with Winter mode locking differential something only Volvo has done for two decades. it has an Asian trans made in Japan, which and always has been a volvo transmission option. Even the original famous 4cly red block engines were not truly designed buy Volvo alone. They were a collaboration too, instead of developing a unique and expensive engine for themselves, Volvo saved the money from developing costs and bought the engine from PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) and made it better in terms of reliability and performance .Naturally aspirated version (B234F). The head was designed for Volvo by either Cosworth or Porsche. Fuel injections systems were made by various companies like Bosh and Solex. Even the famous white block engine in most Volvo's were a joint venture by Peugeot, Volvo and Porch. called a PVR engine. ( the white block that came in five cly and six cyl inline) So Volvos are nothing new to collaborations you may have just not really thought about how they actually bought it all together. It may be you also don't really know how well built some Mitsubishis are made too. they have won many world automobile awards, and are a car driven by more people in other country then Volvo. My 2004 V40, has an originally 31,000k sticker cost. You paid for a fair amount of luxury in 2004. It still gets 37 to 40 mpg on the highway, and drive very smooth. Has had no real issues, and always gets me there. It has a nimble feel and is plenty fast enough to get out of its own way, un like the may 240s I've owned It has none of the high maintenance cost compared to the 850s I've owned. I have only 130k on it , But it is common to see them with over 250k on them, if the body is taken care of. So if you like the quality of the Volvo collaborations so far, or you've driven before, and are looking for an older Volvo, I would not hesitate to pick up a low cost V40 shooter to get around inexpensively, while doing it in some Volvo style.
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Great Car for a fraction of a price
assam, 05/15/2003
2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
THis is a great car . Lot of space, good safety as with any volvo. Good milage (22-30).
My first Wagon
arness, 05/12/2004
2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a new V40 and so far, I was quite impressed with the features that it came with for the money. The seats are comfortable as well as the ride without eliminating the road feel (I have 16 wheels with 50 series tires). The V40 is a perfect family car and perfectly fits my needs of hauling family and groceries without the gas mileage of an SUV and most of all; it is a very SAFE car. I like the quality of fit and finish of my Audi A4 better but I would say I get more value on the V40 for the money I paid for it. It is definitely a better choice than any other common SUV since it is not only practical but it looks good on my driveway.