2005 Volvo S40 Reviews

Probably a volvo classic someday. Really fun to drive and great handling and ride. It isn't a high performance car but it def feels like it. Car is solid and reliable. Fun to drive..reliable...classy? Yep it's a volvo! :)

This car has all the hallmarks of Volvo's new design DNA.  It takes it's styling cues from it's larger brothers, the S60 and S80 while setting new standards for Volvo design in other areas.

The performance is excellent with a full range of fabulous engines available from the frugal 1.6D through to the punchy T5.  Volvo have also refined the software for the automatic gearbox control so it's function has been vastly improved.

It has been well built and most items in the car are made from recycled materials and not to mention that the vehicle itself is almost 80% recylable at the end of it's life.

It is not the most frugal vehicle in the world and the smaller diesels do need a new particle filter every 80k miles or so which does cost a few pennies.

Overall, it's a lively vehicle, very fun to live with and is a really good all-rounder.  I don't think I'd ever have anything else for my first car by choice than a Volvo.
They're really easy to live with and deliver whatevery I want.

I bought it new in early 2006, and it's been a great car.  Handles well, accelerates well with the T5 turbo and manual 6-speed, and is easily as much car as the BMW 3-series for a much more reasonable price tag.

I have the automatic version of the car but you only really need to put it into automanual if you decide you want to have some fun on windy roads.  I heard the manual version also gets going from a start faster, there is slight throttle delay from a stop.  Even though the car is small, intelligent interior design lead to a comfortable back seat with enough leg room for people under 6'2.  I have what I guess is a loaded version of the car, leather feels great and wears slowly, the six CD changer is easy to use and sounds great played through the upgraded sound system.  Other nice features include one-touch up/down windows and one-touch open/close sun roof and there is even a button on the remote that turns on all interior and exterior lights for 30 seconds to help you find your car in a parking lot at night.  The car is a great alternative for someone who is looking for performance and safety found in a car like a subaru wrx but wants something more mature and doesn't want "another 3 series".

Can't really go wrong. Very relaxing car to drive but you can give it the beans.