Don't be fooled by modest looking Volvos, especially this S40, because they're packed with all sorts of safety features that are just starting to be included in mainstream car brands.
*2008 S40 T5* 110k miles (177k km) in 2020 Favorite car in 45 years of driving, I love my car. That Turbo 5 cylinder has a meaty roar that matches what it's putting out, a V8 or V10 rumble. Leather comfort and Premium sound, the sub-woofers rattle the mirrors, kinda insane how loud it goes with studio headphone quality, and you feel it like at a concert. Yeah I love my car, pretty in black, grey interior perfect 12 years in. Get compliments all the time, just that styling is timeless
Love my 2012 Volvo S40 2.0, looks so different to the run of the mill similar priced cars everyone else owns. Very comfy, quiet, reliable and so economical for a 2.0 car.
I gave my daughter a 2010 S40 T5 R Design AWD 6 speed manual and she loves it. My oldest son has a 2013 C30 Polestar 6 speed manual and he loves it. My next eldest son has a 2010 V50 R Design AWD 6 speed manual and he loves it. My youngest son loves to drive his 2006 V50 6 speed manual. My wife has the 2012 C30 R Design 6 speed manual and really loves it. Me? I have my 1983 242 DL 5 speed with a modified B230FT engine and I LOVE IT!.
Gracias por el video. Es un hermoso auto y merece ser mostrada toda la tecnologìa que contiene estè bello ejemplar del diseño escandinavo. Saludos desde Mèxico.
I have this car (Volvo S40 T5 AWD Summum) for 4 months now, and this car is a beast... jesus christ it goes 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds, I think even Mad Max would be impressed for a second haha
after spending 1 night in the hospital, i'm pretty sure i don't ever want to end up there again because of a shitty car. Definitely saving up for one of these.
The MOST ENJOYABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET ALSO THE SAFEST,IF YOU GO BY THE BOOK THESE CARS WILL LAST 30 YEARS EASILY WHO ELSE HAS THAT REPUTATION!,,NO ONE PERIOD!
I currently own a 2006 Volvo S40 2.4i. At first I was so excited to own one because they are some what considered a luxury car and it has a lot of power for being a small sedan. Then everything just started to go bad. My truck wiring harness broke and will not open now. The A/C compressor went out and is a 1200$ repair. The replacement parts are expensive and its hard to find shops that have all the right tools and scanners to work on it. Overall, I would not get this car again if I could go back. Better to go with something that is not so expensive to maintain. Hope this helps
I gave my mother my mercedes slk 350, I gave my sister my old mercedes SL AMG, I gave my wife my SLS and i bought a Corolla for myself. Amazing car, 450000 kms and is still running well.
You know, this was a good car in it's day, but my 2003 BMW 530i/Sports Pkg. is better in every respect. And I like and have owned 3 Volvos, so I'm not saying that as your typical, arrogant "Bimmer Owner". I'm saying this as a car enthusiast. First and foremost, RWD vs FWD (game over), Chassis dynamics, solidity of suspension, quality of interior materials, and just plain ol' driving excitement that BMW has in spades. Volvos are terrific cars in many respects, but unless you're driving an "R" version, are about as pulse-raising as watching paint dry.
lol Well, there's a reason (many, actually) that the E39 Era (1997-2003) of the 5-Series was at the time, quite literally the World's benchmark in a Sports Sedan. Volvo's are good cars, but not in the same league as BMW. No offense. Just talking as a car enthusiast who has owned, ( used ) Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Volvo, BMW and Porsche. And I swear to God, the steering feel on my 530i has me spoiled for life LOL. Cheers :)
1970borntorun I`m not a Volvo owner, I was just watching videos about small sporty sedans. I would only buy a RWD car with an LSD. I`m currently set to buy Alfa 156.
movement2contact Nice!! That is a wonderful car! If only they were here in the States! The last Alfa we had was the 164. Let's hope when Sergio Marchionne/Chrysler brings Alfa back to the US, we see great looking RWD sport sedans like how the Milano was configured. Take care!
Biggest pile of garbage I ever owned. 2002 s40 and its already falling apart, interior headliner side liner unglued, sensors out after only 120k miles, each one 100s of dollars. Car is made out of plastic don't waste your money on this piece of crap. It's designed to not last, and designed to make even small repairs and replace parts like a simple relay difficult. The only thing good about this car is the engine.
Doing some research might help you. The 2002 S40 was a rebadged Mitsubishi Carisma made at Nedcar. Besides the badges, just about the only thing Volvo about the first generation S40 were the engines which is probably why that was one of the few parts that wasn't rubbish. Also, you may complain about the quality of your "Volvo" (which was really a Mitsubishi) but compared to, say, ten year old Bimmers and Benzes the contemporary Volvos are relatively reliable. Sure, a few parts may be a bit loose by 200K miles, but at the end of the day the fact is that my dad has an '01 V70 with 211K mi and I have an '05 V50 with 152K mi and the two cars start up immediately every morning, burn nary a wisp of smoke, and require very little maintenance outside of oil changes and the preset maintenance intervals. Of course, you can't say they're as good to drive as a BMW but as simple commuter vehicles there's little that beats them in terms of comfort and especially safety.
Don't be fooled by modest looking Volvos, especially this S40, because they're packed with all sorts of safety features that are just starting to be included in mainstream car brands.
*2008 S40 T5* 110k miles (177k km) in 2020
Favorite car in 45 years of driving, I love my car. That Turbo 5 cylinder has a meaty roar that matches what it's putting out, a V8 or V10 rumble. Leather comfort and Premium sound, the sub-woofers rattle the mirrors, kinda insane how loud it goes with studio headphone quality, and you feel it like at a concert. Yeah I love my car, pretty in black, grey interior perfect 12 years in. Get compliments all the time, just that styling is timeless
Love my 2012 Volvo S40 2.0, looks so different to the run of the mill similar priced cars everyone else owns. Very comfy, quiet, reliable and so economical for a 2.0 car.
mine is 2007 volvo s40 base European model. solid and comfort. volvo for life!
I gave my daughter a 2010 S40 T5 R Design AWD 6 speed manual and she loves it. My oldest son has a 2013 C30 Polestar 6 speed manual and he loves it. My next eldest son has a 2010 V50 R Design AWD 6 speed manual and he loves it. My youngest son loves to drive his 2006 V50 6 speed manual. My wife has the 2012 C30 R Design 6 speed manual and really loves it. Me? I have my 1983 242 DL 5 speed with a modified B230FT engine and I LOVE IT!.
I think Volvo should dedicate you a statue in their head-quarters!
Well done!
and a Volvo hearse leading a volvo motorcade? (many years from now hopefully)
lol
I have a 2008 S40 2nd gen volvo and i love it,has been very reliable.
Volvo was always 10 years ahead of its time especially now with a turbo and supercharger engine combined
I’ve got a 2005 Volvo s40 manual, it’s great and super fast.
just purchased a used 2011 S40 T5 about 1 month ago. I love this little car but wished Volvo still made them.
Thanks so much for posting this Volvo S40 in depth video, and the other videos for this model as well! :)
this is an amazing story im on a mk2 s40 now, i had my mk1 for 6 years great cars,
Thanks for the upload :) Thinking of buying one of these...
Gracias por el video. Es un hermoso auto y merece ser mostrada toda la tecnologìa que contiene estè bello ejemplar del diseño escandinavo. Saludos desde Mèxico.
Jorge Sierra a mi me robaron una de estos hace dos años, y lo acabo de encontrar
I have this car (Volvo S40 T5 AWD Summum) for 4 months now, and this car is a beast... jesus christ it goes 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds, I think even Mad Max would be impressed for a second haha
after spending 1 night in the hospital, i'm pretty sure i don't ever want to end up there again because of a shitty car. Definitely saving up for one of these.
I love my s40
That fancy “center stack” you speak so highly of greatly impedes the movement of my leg. Some day I’m just going to take it out completely.
great info
The MOST ENJOYABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET ALSO THE SAFEST,IF YOU GO BY THE BOOK THESE CARS WILL LAST 30 YEARS EASILY WHO ELSE HAS THAT REPUTATION!,,NO ONE PERIOD!
Well...I'm still passionately in love with my (2010) s40 T5...
reliable ?
uriel zavala garcia very much...and so far, not a single annoying inside noise
+Eau Rouge And I am still very much in love with my S40 (2005)... no problems whatsoever for 11 years. Extremely well built machine. Crazy car ;-)
robert4you Glad to hear that mate. Cheers!!
i wish i had the t5...mine is the 2.4i...this is my second s40
i have the t5, amazing
how much does it cost 4 a oil change
@@charlotteroberts4052 $270
@@charlotteroberts4052 you can do it yourself it’s not insanely difficult
I currently own a 2006 Volvo S40 2.4i.
At first I was so excited to own one because they are some what considered a luxury car and it has a lot of power for being a small sedan. Then everything just started to go bad. My truck wiring harness broke and will not open now. The A/C compressor went out and is a 1200$ repair. The replacement parts are expensive and its hard to find shops that have all the right tools and scanners to work on it. Overall, I would not get this car again if I could go back. Better to go with something that is not so expensive to maintain.
Hope this helps
Tell me about it, never ever again with this pile of garbage, I thought Volvo would be a good choice but not the new ones that's for sure.
you paid 1200 for a 100 dollar job? i know the ac compressor is hidden under the engine but dude talk about a rip off man. you must be american.
And if your sunroof doesn't leak you may be the only one
I bought a S40 awd 2.5 mt. It unique car in Russia
6 Disks - CD system is a ‘ disaster’ .
I gave my mother my mercedes slk 350, I gave my sister my old mercedes SL AMG, I gave my wife my SLS and i bought a Corolla for myself. Amazing car, 450000 kms and is still running well.
dino dino and that has what to do with the S40?
What are you on about. Just boring everyone with this useless info.
Lol
You know, this was a good car in it's day, but my 2003 BMW 530i/Sports Pkg. is better in every respect. And I like and have owned 3 Volvos, so I'm not saying that as your typical, arrogant "Bimmer Owner". I'm saying this as a car enthusiast. First and foremost, RWD vs FWD (game over), Chassis dynamics, solidity of suspension, quality of interior materials, and just plain ol' driving excitement that BMW has in spades. Volvos are terrific cars in many respects, but unless you're driving an "R" version, are about as pulse-raising as watching paint dry.
1970borntorun lol at your open diff RWD "game over"...
lol Well, there's a reason (many, actually) that the E39 Era (1997-2003) of the 5-Series was at the time, quite literally the World's benchmark in a Sports Sedan. Volvo's are good cars, but not in the same league as BMW. No offense. Just talking as a car enthusiast who has owned, ( used ) Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Volvo, BMW and Porsche. And I swear to God, the steering feel on my 530i has me spoiled for life LOL. Cheers :)
1970borntorun I`m not a Volvo owner, I was just watching videos about small sporty sedans. I would only buy a RWD car with an LSD. I`m currently set to buy Alfa 156.
movement2contact Nice!! That is a wonderful car! If only they were here in the States! The last Alfa we had was the 164. Let's hope when Sergio Marchionne/Chrysler brings Alfa back to the US, we see great looking RWD sport sedans like how the Milano was configured. Take care!
How can you compare two completely different automobiles? Lol
Biggest pile of garbage I ever owned. 2002 s40 and its already falling apart, interior headliner side liner unglued, sensors out after only 120k miles, each one 100s of dollars. Car is made out of plastic don't waste your money on this piece of crap. It's designed to not last, and designed to make even small repairs and replace parts like a simple relay difficult. The only thing good about this car is the engine.
this is the NEW S40 bart. not the old one.
New but same people make it.
+bart hill but it's a different car idiot
Doing some research might help you. The 2002 S40 was a rebadged Mitsubishi Carisma made at Nedcar. Besides the badges, just about the only thing Volvo about the first generation S40 were the engines which is probably why that was one of the few parts that wasn't rubbish. Also, you may complain about the quality of your "Volvo" (which was really a Mitsubishi) but compared to, say, ten year old Bimmers and Benzes the contemporary Volvos are relatively reliable. Sure, a few parts may be a bit loose by 200K miles, but at the end of the day the fact is that my dad has an '01 V70 with 211K mi and I have an '05 V50 with 152K mi and the two cars start up immediately every morning, burn nary a wisp of smoke, and require very little maintenance outside of oil changes and the preset maintenance intervals. Of course, you can't say they're as good to drive as a BMW but as simple commuter vehicles there's little that beats them in terms of comfort and especially safety.
@@hammadaboy 😳😮