Faults:

Computer had to be reprogrammed 5 times in two years.

Brakes have had to be replaced twice in 40k miles. Rotors replaced once.

While writing this summary my S40 will jerk and hesitate while applying mid to full throttle. First diagnosis indicated that the boost pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Three hundred and eighty dollars later still not fixed. My S40 is still under warranty, but of course this issue is not covered!

Lights blow prematurely.

Resell value will make you sick.

General Comments:

What can I say, the 2000 S40 is a beautiful and fun to drive car. The S40 has all the power you need. However the S40 will drain your wallet in costly repair bills! All the comments you read about premature break wear is so true.

Faults:

I have had every headlight and taillight blow out.

I have had it in the shop 3 times in the 8 months that I have owned it.

Once was a brake pump relay that was quoted at $800.

Another was an air conditioning component, at $350.

Paint is chipped badly on hood; in my opinion, not quality paint for the car to be 4 years old.

General Comments:

Would not purchase another Volvo. Poor craftmanship and way too many problems for this new of a car.

Faults:

Several light bulbs burned out within the first 10,000 miles. The headlight reflector broke. The front right strut and strut bumper broke. The motor mount broke. The environmental system control chip malfunctioned and needed replacement twice. The brake rotors needed to be replace within the first 26,000 miles. The oil filter housing leaked. One of the oil seals in the turbocharger leaked oil onto the exhaust manifold. The drivers side seat rocked back and forth, and we were told that it was normal for the seat to be loose. The transmission selector handle broke, and needed to be replaced.

General Comments:

The factory warranty expired, and we thought it would be a good time to trade the car in. We were told at the second dealership we visited that the local Volvo dealer wouldn't pay any amount of money for the car. The first dealership (Ford) told us the local Volvo dealer would only give about $5000.00 for the car. We paid about $27000 for the car 3 years ago. The dealer we purchased the car from was uncooperative, and acted indifferent about helping us, although the mechanic genuinely felt bad for us. We feel that Volvo ripped us off, knew they sold a bad car to us and others, and is indifferent about how it's customers have been cheated by purchasing one of their cars. Our only hope is that someone starts a class-action suit that we can join.