Faults:

I had a leaky turbo seal at 35,000 miles.

I've replaced the rotars twice in the last 40,000 miles.

I had a broken engine mount at 60,000 miles (seems to be a common problem with the S40)

To this date I have an undiagnosed transmission slip. The car will slip into neutral, the engine will rev, and then it pops back into gear. Three different Volvo dealerships can't find the cause.

General Comments:

The car has had too many problems for me to feel good about buying another Volvo.

However, the handling of this vehicle has already saved me from a serious collision.

Faults:

For the past year my 2001 Volvo S40 has had several problems. The engine light keeps coming on and the dealer can't find the reason. The inside temperature gauge is no longer working either. Also, the car sometimes will not start the first or second time you try. The car has been to the dealership a lot! So far, they have replaced the front and back sensors at least twice and tested the computer... still no fix! I do love the car and did not want to trade it just yet...HELP!!!

Maria@frankjlibriocpa.com.

General Comments:

I like the car, but am really worried about taking it too far or driving it at night, in case it does not start!

Faults:

I had a headlight bulb, shift indicator light bulb, and tail tight bulb replaced over the last 4 yrs. I just replaced the O-ring on the turbo oil drain line. $2.50 for the parts, and a few hours of fighting in tight quarters. Turns out this is a common problem. The parts guy at the dealer didn't even have to look up the part numbers.

I had to replace the rear brakes before the fronts. First time I have ever seen this on any car? Still, it was at 40,000 miles. This is not a problem, just strange.

General Comments:

As you can see from the above repairs, this car is virtually trouble free. This is by far the best car I have ever owned.

I am writing this review because I am looking at other reviews on a replacement to my S40. The reviews were awful, so I thought I would see what people said about a car I think is fabulous. I was just wondering if people only write bad reviews.

Faults:

Back in January 2006, the check engine light came on and it was starting rough. Service told me it was a problem with engine thermostat. $200.

One day later, light came back on and still had starting trouble. Took it back to Volvo three weeks later (next available loaner). This time I was told it was the camshaft reset valve. $150.

One day later light came back on and still had starting trouble. Is back in shop as we speak.

General Comments:

Other than this constant repair issue, I love the car. Handles well, good on gas, excellent driving car.

Faults:

While it's only been 3 months, I haven't had any problems with the car. I just put new tires on there. The service light recently popped on, so I'll be taking it in for some type of advanced/basic service at a local Volvo dealer.

General Comments:

- The car handles really well, especially on turns.

- Because of the turbo, it's got a quick pick pick up. Better for me to clear yellow lights! I love turbo!!

- I love the heated seats. They heat up quickly.

- I find the heat takes a little while to get hot.

- I wish there were rear wipers.

- My car is midnight blue and I haven't had any paint issues.