Used 2021 Volvo XC40 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 XC40, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC40 since its last redesign.
After 7 months
Older dude, 07/10/2019
2020 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Extremely powerful performance from engine and transmission. Reasonable handling. Excellent ride for it size. Seats are comfortable for a 2 hour trip, we had no opportunity to take on longer jaunts. Great mileage, but with premium gas. Those who complain about fuel efficiency should realize that there is no 87 octane gasoline in Europe and although computers will let engine to work with low quality gas, it will not be efficient not as powerful as with recommended gas. The less developed point is outward visibility. Somehow car feel full of blind spots.
All the right looks, but poor execution.
WhereHaveTheManualsGone?, 02/16/2021
updated 08/23/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 49 people found this review helpful
Took this car out for an hour test drive, right after looking at Mazda's offerings. This car looks great, and the interior is very minimalist. The little SUV drove very well, and the driving experience and power was fairly well implemented. Now, this car does have a fair few drawbacks. First, the most irritating thing no other reviewer mentions is the noise the HVAC system makes. From the slowest fan setting and beyond, it sounds like a server rack. All of the HVAC controls are also all controlled through the in-dash screen, so changing the settings while driving is a pain, if not dangerous. The tire noise above 50mph is worse than all other competitors, and many below it's price point. And for some reason, the materials they use in the door panel cubby's feels like bargain-bin RV materials. For a $45k and up SUV, this seems like a daft choice, and will easily get stained. After reading the other reviews about electronics issues, and the overall experience during our own test drive, $40k or more just does not make sense when Mazda's CX-30 Turbo starts at $30k.
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BEWARE!
Joan Maciejewski, 06/21/2023
2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 2 years and it has been in the shop at least 8 times. The latest debacle caused us to have to rent a car for 2 weeks in order to keep our vacation reservations. The “propulsion system failure” came on and I could only drive 22 miles an hour tops. Volvo has done nothing to right this problem we were faced with. In fact, their answer was,”it’s now working.” We had to have it towed to the dealership and all they did was tell me they drove it for a mile and no warnings came on. No one even looked it over! TOTALLY let down. This was our third Volvo purchase…..never again!!!
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Not perfect, but I love it
Caron Mitchell, 07/13/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Unlike another reviewer’s comments, the HVAC is very quiet and effective. Super easy to change temp or other options with a couple of taps. And at least in the R Design, the materials are excellent and it feels minimalist but high quality. Love all the thoughtful storage compartments and built in trash can. Fun to drive, and in the normal comfort mode I get slightly better than advertised mileage. I do have a small issue where occasionally the car doesn’t recognize the remote. But pushing the lock or unlock button resolves it, and I do have an appointment next week to take it in for investigation. Also wish it had wireless CarPlay it found a great adapter and it works flawlessly.
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Don't Believe All Volvo's Safety Ads and Videos
RichardR, 06/25/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
When our new Volvo was delivered, I wanted to make sure that the automatic back-up braking system worked as described. My wife was backing up and I walked past the rear of the car. The car did not stop. I tried again. The car did not stop. The person who delivered our car called the Volvo dealership and was told that if my wife had her foot on the brake, that the automatic brake would not work. We tried again without her foot on the brake. I walked past the rear of the car (walking a bit faster) and the car did not stop. We tried again with the same result. Then the dealer said it only works if you're accelerating. After two attempts, the carr did not stop ( I was within 2 feet of the rear bumper when I jumped out of the way) I took the car back to the dealer who checked the car and said that there was nothing wrong. I suggested testing the automatic rear braking system themselves and was told:" it would be too dangerous because someone might get hurt if the car didn't stop." EXACTLY MY POINT I called Volvo Customer Service. The woman to who I spoke told me that she had two Volvos and on at least two occasions when children were behind her car as she backed up-her car stopped! She took down all the information about my car and, said she would turn it over to some quality control section and they would get back to me-that was three weeks ago. Below is a quote that I copied from the Volvo website describing "Cross Traffic Alert with Auto-brake": "Cross Traffic Alert gives you increased awareness of potential road users behind you at the right moment when reversing out of a parking space. It can detect cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles, helping you manoeuvre safely — even when vision to the rear of the car is restricted. Radar units in the car’s rear bumper scan up to 30m to the left and right of the car’s rear for approaching vehicles that are likely to pass behind you. Cyclists and pedestrians are detectable at shorter distances. The driver is alerted by a warning sound from the left or right speakers to correspond with the location of the hazard, and a visual warning in the centre display. . Not only does Cross Traffic Alert help make reversing out of a parking space easier and safer, it also helps to improve safety for other road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians." There are several videos on line demonstrating the Automatic Braking system stopping the car while backing up when a pedestrian is walking in back of the car. I don't think our system works properly and Volvo doesn't give a damn.
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