Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 26 -31 HWY
Horsepower
168 -227
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Madison R
I love my Volvo, but it has problems
I love my little Volvo however it has a leak in the sunroof. Another problem it has been having is overheating and an oil leak. I still live driving it but it is expensive to work on so in the future I may be switching to a more cost friendly option. It is really safe to drive through so that is always a plus!
accountCircle Mark W
Quality built luxury sedan
Fit and finish of vehicle is excellent. Sound system is superior. Good gas mileage. Comfortable to drive.
accountCircle Brooke B
2009 Volvo. Comfortable and reliable.
The Volvo s40 is very comfortable and reliable. The 2009 is a little out of date with technology (no Bluetooth etc.), but it does have buttons on the steering wheel which is nice. The seats easily adjust and are comfortable. Incredibly small car, but it will last a long time.
accountCircle Allison F
It is fun to drive - it handles like a more expensive car (it takes curves like a dream and the turbo means fast acceleration).
I LOVE my car. Love it. It is always fun to drive, handles like a sports car, but is practical enough to put two carseats in the back for my young children. I call it the "anti-mom" car - no minivan or oversized SUV for me. I want something that is responsive and fun to drive and my Volvo ticks all the boxes. My one complaint is the HVAC - you cannot have both heat and defrost at the same time, which is ridiculous.
accountCircle Jared O
It is a very well made vehicle.
It has a lot of get up and go. I like how it looks and runs. It has good features. I do not like how much gas it uses.
accountCircle Nikki T
It's incredibly safe which works great for my small family.
I love how small it is. I used to work in center city phila and could zip through traffic with no problem. It handles really well and is stylish.
accountCircle Michelle O
It's dependable, sturdy, safe, and comfortable to drive
I love the size, appearance, and overall performance of my car. I love that it feels safe and sturdy and is made by a company I admire. The only thing I might change about it would be a larger fuel tank so I don't have to fuel up so often.
accountCircle Nancy L
Whenever a new part is needed, it is very expensive. My CD player stopped working around 7 years ago, and it was much too expensive to fix.
What the tire pressure should be. Also whether or not it is turbo.

Volvo S40 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.4L
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.4L w/Sunroof
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5T R-Design
227 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Volvo S40 Owner Reviews

4.78
9 Reviews
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5 stars 78%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Allison F on March 15, 2021
It is fun to drive - it handles like a more expensive car (it takes curves like a dream and the turbo means fast acceleration).
I LOVE my car. Love it. It is always fun to drive, handles like a sports car, but is practical enough to put two carseats in the back for my young children. I call it the "anti-mom" car - no minivan or oversized SUV for me. I want something that is responsive and fun to drive and my Volvo ticks all the boxes. My one complaint is the HVAC - you cannot have both heat and defrost at the same time, which is ridiculous.
accountCircle Brooke B on May 10, 2020
2009 Volvo. Comfortable and reliable.
The Volvo s40 is very comfortable and reliable. The 2009 is a little out of date with technology (no Bluetooth etc.), but it does have buttons on the steering wheel which is nice. The seats easily adjust and are comfortable. Incredibly small car, but it will last a long time.

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Volvo S40 has an average owner rating of 4.78 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.75
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4.71

Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Volvo S40 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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36 MPG
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31 MPG
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31 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety