Red triangle light came on
So the red triangle hazard light came on in my car is started to slightly rattle and also on the dash it said to either slow down or down shift??
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2010 Volvo S40 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Volvo continues to assault the Euro-style sedan market with its 2010 S40, a well-built five-passenger automobile with decent features that nonetheless seems a bit overpriced. Offered in two trims, the 2.4i and T5 R-Design, the S40 is somewhat unique with its available pair of inline five-cylinder (I5) engines. The popular five-speed automatic transmission is reprised for the 2010 S40 T5 R-Design with front-wheel drive, while a slick six-speed manual is now available for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) T5 R-Design; the FWD base 2.4i, meanwhile, regains a standard five-speed manual. The S40 received a significant overhaul in 2008, but for the 2010 model year, Volvo claims, besides something old and something new transmission-wise, significant changes from ‘09 include only improved gas mileage.
The 2010 S40 2.4i trim features a standard variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.4-liter I5 engine that puts out 168 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque when combined with its standard five-speed manual transmission. The regenerated five-speed automatic is an option for the 2.4-liter I5. EPA estimates put the 2.4i at 20/31 mpg with the five-speed stick shift and 21/29 when the five-speed automatic is selected. The T5 R-Design S40, on the other hand, includes a standard turbocharged 2.5-liter I5 that will put out 227 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The AWD T5 R-Design is equipped with a new six-speed manual transmission, along with a center-mounted, mechanical, limited-slip differential to get 20/27, while the FWD version carrying the standard five-speed automatic is good for 21/30. Those looking at the AWD T5 R-Design may also opt for the five-speed automatic.
Standard appearance and cabin amenities with the 2010 S40 sedan are pretty much traditional for this market segment. The base 2.4i boasts 17-inch alloy wheels, a trip computer, an eight-way adjustable power driver’s seat, split-folding rear seats, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering with wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, remote power locks, heated outside mirrors, dual-zone air conditioning, alloy trim accents, a 160-watt, single-CD audio system with eight speakers, Bluetooth communication technology, and a USB connection. Options include DVD-based navigation, a power moonroof, heated front seats, Sirius satellite radio, and genuine wood dash trim.
The T5 R-Design adds standard leather upholstery, manually adjustable front lumbar support, a leather-and-alloy-trimmed steering wheel, and memory for driver’s settings to the mix, while additional options include a multimedia package with a 650-watt Dynaudio sound system featuring 12 speakers and surround-sound capability.
Volvo stakes its reputation on safety, and the 2010 S40 comes through with four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, a remote anti-theft system, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and a post-collision safety system. Available safety equipment for both trims includes turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a blind-spot alert system, and Xenon headlights with active bending beams.
Owners of the 2009 Volvo S40 question the value of such a pricy midsize sedan, as well as its small luggage capacity. The 2.4-liter I5 is noted by some owners as more than a bit underwhelming, though its once-tepid gas mileage has, according to Volvo, been improved. One additional glitch mentioned by a few owners is a tricky clutch mechanism with the five-speed manual transmission. Looks, however, as well as comfort, handling characteristics, and general build quality, not to mention Volvo’s legendary safety features, have owners praising the S40 as a more-than-worthy family automobile.
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by Nicholas V
Mar 18, 2021
based on the 2009 s40 i have ,(and the cars are literally the same) the car drives and handles very well. it is a smaller car but with a decent interior and ok trunk space. they they come with a inline 5 cylinder and i recommend a turbocharged one. the only Achilles heel that it has is the timing belt service due at 100,000 -120,000 miles. i would compare it to a focus or fiesta as far as size. power is a bit stronger than Honda’s or Volkswagens of the era but not as powerful at a v8 from Americans. overall the vehicle is heavily slept on and i think most people are scared to own one when in reality if you do the maintenance on it, they can last forever, will not break down, and can be decent on gas mileage. I drive a 2009 volvo s40 T5 r-design AWD with a factory installed polestar tune and i love to drive it every day.Mar 18, 2021
by Edgar S
Aug 22, 2020
The outside body and paint job for good very good it was the inside and the engine that was the problemAug 22, 2020
by Jaemin O
May 14, 2010
acceleration is good
Braking is good
handling is soso
interior is good
gas.... It depends on how you drive. :)
If you like accelerating and some kind of racing? Then I wanna tell you to drive this car!! It so awesome!May 14, 2010
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Can anyone tell me the name of this pipe in my volvo s40 engine. The pipe has split and makes a blown/hissing noise when i accelerate..so i can order a new one many thanks everyone (not a great pic but its the small piece of pipe in the middle ) it seems to go under the radiator maybe
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Back rest
Hi, I just bought a 2010 Volvo S40 I find the drivers seat quite uncomfortable due to not able to tilt back the backrest at an angle, I find the backrest at too much of a right angle. Is this just the design of the seat or am I missing a lever ?
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2010 Volvo S40 Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,200 to $31,350Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: silver-painted · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: two-tone
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: silver-painted · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse