2004 Volvo S40 Review

Name: 2004 Volvo S40 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 643 USD
Rating: 4.7 (99 reviews)

Price Estimate: $643 - $1,002

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Volvo S40 model years

Volvo S40 for Sale

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Pros

New S40's sharp handling and attractive styling, speedy T5 version, long list of safety features, availability of all-wheel drive.

Cons

Choppy highway ride, old S40's lack of sporting intentions.

What’s new

Volvo offers two generations of its S40 sedan for sale in 2004. The old S40 receives few changes this year; however, an upscale LSE trim version has been added. There are also minor revisions to the front fascia, and the audio system now comes pre-wired for a CD changer. Midway through the model year, an all-new S40 arrives as a 2004.5 model. Nothing is carried over from the previous S40. The new sedan is shorter in overall length but has a longer wheelbase -- this translates to better handling and more interior room. Whereas the previous S40 has only one drivetrain option, the new version has two engine and three transmission choices.

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Bigger, sportier and more powerful than its predecessor, the new S40 is fun to drive, while adding a much needed dose of style to Volvo's car line.

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2004 Volvo S40
1.9T
$2,688
- 257,858 miles
- Junk vehicle reported, 3 owners, personal use
- Obsidian Motors and Repair (34 mi away)
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Located in Whittier, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1VS27584F036920
Stock: 036920
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2024
2004 Volvo S40
2.4i Sedan
$4,450
- 136,476 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 5cyl automatic
- Korz Auto Farm (1,296 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Kansas City, KS
NEW TIMING BELT. RUNS GREAT!! ROAD TESTED, RECONDITIONED AND RETAIL READY. OFFICIAL CARFAX, LIMITED WARRANTY AND 60 DAY TEMP TAG WITH ALL PURCHASES. K...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1MS382542026777
Stock: 026777
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-13-2024

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Volvo S40 Reviews

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4.7

99 reviews

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4(10%)

3(7%)

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This car can save your life

John, 07/23/2010

2004 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I bought this car for my teenage daughter, in part because of its safety features. Within months she was involved in a serious rollover accident (swerved to avoid a deer) and the car came to rest on its roof. The car was totaled. Looking at the car afterward I would have believed it was a fatal accident, but she did not have a scratch! If safety is paramount to you, you can count on …

bragging rights- great performance

greatpurchase, 09/17/2010

2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

From the moment I test drove this car I loved it. The acceleration blew me away, not to mention the handling. I drove off the lot 2 hours later. 0-60 in a blink of an eye..I leave the competition in the dust. Handling, finish, reliability. My Favorite features are the rain drop/auto wipe feature,heated seats,audio system. Volvo got it right on this one.

T5 is very unique and great power

Luis H, 04/18/2010

2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

T5 engine is a must have. got it in red and is very good overall. still looks like new almost 6 years later. 1st few months was a rear brake grinding noise that took several visits to replace. Then the sunroof molding kept coming off. turbo valve had to be replaced. 2 years ago my oil trap had to be replaced at about 75K miles. Dealership and Volvo denied this was an issue. Cost $600. 3 …

First and Last Volvo

FtLauderdale, 12/14/2007

2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)

I'm not a big fan of this car and anxiously await the end of the lease. It's just not reliable enough, something is always going wrong and the service people act like they're doing you a big favor to fix it, even warrantly items that just should not be a problem so soon. With that scenario, rattles, wind noise, and poor gas mileage (22 mpg), I'll be looking elsewere for my next ride.

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2004 S40 Highlights

Trim:

2.4i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,190
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$283/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the S40 include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Acceptable
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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