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Used 2020 Volvo XC40 Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Better than I imagined!

Frank, 12/24/2018
updated 06/27/2019
2019 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

This crossover has all the latest safety and technology features as you build the car with option packages as most of the upscale brands do. Having driven a Subaru Outback (2007) and a leased CrossTrek (2015-18) with complete satisfaction for what they are, we wanted to step up to a premium brand that was not Audi or Mercedes (overrated anyway). Our goal was to find a vehicle in the same size (length) as the XTrek with the latest tech/safety features, and the XC40 fits to a T. My biggest disagreement with Edmunds and other reviews is that the Interface/technology screen is NO MORE difficult than learning how to use your new iphone or android/apple ipad. Fortunately I am not tall so the back seat doesn’t affect me at all.

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3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed😡

AliciaW, 10/15/2018
2019 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
46 of 52 people found this review helpful

I had this car a few short months and the engine light has already come on. The gas mileage indicator increases and decreases at any given time. The engine is also a little noisy. I called about having the car serviced and was told it may be something with the emissions. Either way this should not be happening with a new vehicle. Now I have to wait a whole week before the problem can even be addressed. 😡

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Car shutdown while driving 5 times

Ness, 05/15/2019
2019 Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful

While driving my xc 40 and I love this car the entire system shutdown . Took it in was told it was fix it was a software issue. 1 month later to my surprise the car shutdown again this time the engine shutdown and restarted . It at the dealer now for 2 weeks . Should have lease it .

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

So much to love...but problems

WVgirl, 09/12/2019
2019 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

I love this car more than any I've ever had, but during the first year I've had it there have been 2 recalls. I had to have all the brake pads replaced due to corrosion and the check engine light came on this week. It has something to do with emissions and the mass air flow. The suspension is also out of whack and my car will be in the shop all weekend because they can't identify the problem in the suspension. If I've had this many problems with less than 25k miles, I'm scared what will happen after it's out of warranty. I like that it's very nimble and has a unique look. I have to wait about 30 seconds after I turn the car to make any changes to the radio or try to use my phone. It will completely freeze without adequate "warm up" time.

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Problems with reverse camera, cs unresponsive

Carlos, 11/29/2019
2019 Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I have had some problems with the reverse camera. Sometimes it shows in black, sometimes it doesn’t open at all. It is a 2020 XC40 with 3 months in use, and after attempting to contact costumer service apparently the camera is expected to have a delay of 2-3 minutes, something unheard of for me. I do have the email support for that statement which doesn’t seem to be in the specs of the cars. In any case it used to work properly for the first three months, it’s just sad the brand don’t even aim to fix its defects

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