2011 Volvo S40 consumer reviews

Dependable and safe...great car, solidly built, smooth ride, nice power in the T5 engine. Has USB hook up, comfortable seating, lumbar for back on drivers seat. Back seats fold down for storage.

With only 13,000 miles, the car looks and drives like it is a brand new car. Both the exterior and interior are in excellent condition.

This vehicle met all of my needs including personal & business use. It has been reliable & I did not have any major mechanical issues.

We've had no issues with the car since we bought it. First car I've bought where I didn't have issues and I've owned many! The car is heavy and safe. You feel like you are driving a high quality car. Its not light and flimsy like so many cars today.

My prior car was a SAAB 9-5. It never gave me a problem or left me stranded. After 10-years and over 100k miles, it was time to get something new. The Volvo S40 is very similar to the SAAB 9-3 (just a bit less trunk and rear seat leg room than the 9-5). Volvo has an attractive "all inclusive" warranty for 60 mos / 60k miles (includes brakes, oil changes, etc., only tires are excluded). The ride is nice and tight, the T5 has plenty of power, and mpg is good for the size by real world comparison. Many very good intuitive features, and a handful of helpful personal programming choices (e.g. one-click on remote opens all doors, or just drivers door) Bluetooth for phone interface is easy and works great (another user choice is whether to mute radio on call). The USB interface with an iPod is good, but lacks a few advanced features I would have expected - don't know how this compares to other cars. The key with built-in remote is, by today's standards, pretty big, but not awful - I believe the S60 and above come with keyless ignition - the 2012 S40 may also. All controls and guages are handy and easy to access. The SAAB had the time, date and day of the week on the display, where the Volvo only displays the time (and in two places... why?) Interior comfort and design is very good, but the seats, although fully adjustable, are certainly not awesome - then again, it's not a Mercedes S Class sports car. Bottom Line: I'm very satisfied, and would buy it again. A very affordable, sporty, practical, safe, and mechanically reliable car - what more can you ask.

I picked up a 2011 gun metal blue S40 T5 which is the last year they will sell the S40 in North America. This is due to not selling enough units, so they are focusing on the s60, s80, c30, and SUV models here. This car includes 36k free maintenance which covers everything but the tires. I have to say, i love the styling and this car is very comfortable and fun to drive. It's quick off the line, but i'm thinking of giving it a boost with the dealer installed software upgrade which will take the car from 227 to 250HP and doesn't void any warranties. I like driving this car so much my next will probably be a Volvo as well. I had a minor problem with ABS, but they gave me a loaner S60 T5 to drive while they fixed it at no charge to me, so no complaints. The service guys are very professional.

...excellent balance between economy and performance. Perfect car for single driver or couple. Sufficient room for even 6'+ driver. Not a family car.

It's a very safe and reliable cat with a great performance. . This car never lets you down., I have a geartronic version . This transmission works very quick and reliable.

This car is great for the value. The T-5 Turbo provides a great deal of power for this car. The safety features are incredible. Great fuel economy.

What a completly horable car. It is ugly, slow, and not werth $27,000. Why do they keep makeing Volvo's