Volvo S40
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Is Volvo S40 a reliable car?
In general, the Volvo S40 reliability is slightly below average. The number of defects found on the Volvo S40 during the annual technical inspections is just above average for cars of a similar age.
According to these reviews, the highest reliability scores achieved Volvo S40 generation from 2004 to 2007, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 1995 to 2000, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Volvo S40. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Volvo S40 engines use a timing belt, which is generally regarded as less reliable than engines with a timing chain.
Volvo S40 reviews
Total 23 Volvo S40 owner reviews
Pros: Good car. Visually beautiful. Small but compact, will fit tall dudes (the fifth one will have to make his own way). Can't complain about boot space. Excellent if you're a student, not too expensive to maintain. Parts are relatively cheap. I've only changed one bearing in 9 months. The 2-litre diesel is economical and reasonably peppy. I use it a lot as I work as a courier - no major problems. If you look after it regularly, it will last a long time, as with any car. Of the 4 cars I have owned at a fairly young age, this has definitely been the most reliable.
Cons: Incomprehensible electronics. Rust will do its work in time, but only around one arch for now. I'm 1.90m so it tends to be a bit tight, but I'm not complaining too much. Has become a bit sluggish due to turbine wear. Visibility is kind of the same, but you can get by.
| Purchase year: | 2022 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 11`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.4 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Car compatibility on poor roads, perfect anti-skid system, reliability of car systems, comfortable seats, good looks. 5-cylinder engine sound and power. With a gas system (from 170000km), the fuel costs are similar to those of the D1.6 engine, but the power have not changed.
Cons: Low rack, Large window brackets for poor visibility at intersections, but security requires its own.
| Purchase year: | 2005 new car) | Owned for | 315`000 kilometers (15 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1705 € (~ 113 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Do not corrode, perfect acoustics, sufficiently powerfull.
Eur 17 to 400 km if driving with gas. In any case, very good buy.
Cons: Low, little pockets where to put in something.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1315 € (~ 219 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: I have owned several cars, but now this car costs much, much cheaper than the Golf4.
Cons: The hub bearings at the front often need to be changed, the rest everything is o.k.
| Purchase year: | 2011 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 160`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 800 € (~ 100 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: For our roads, perfect. A very good anti-slip system.
Cons: Electronic problems. It is difficult to find mechanic, who really knows what to do.
| Purchase year: | 2005 new car) | Owned for | 300`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1400 € (~ 127 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Easy handling, stable ride on any speed, small fuel consumption.
Cons: 2.0 is best engine for this car.
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1430 € (~ 715 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 1`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A likeable and trustworthy, winter is not a trouble