2010 Volvo S40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Acceptable
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
19 -20 City / 28 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
168 -227
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kate S
I am very happy with the look of outside and interior of the Volvo.
I was hit by a deer while was driving 50mph. The deer didn't make it but my car had minimal damage. I felt completely safe in the car and will never buy another brand.
accountCircle Jay L
Reliability of a Volvo s40.
Very reliable and extremely comfortable and beautiful. It is good on gas, and has a smooth ride. Only thing is it sits low, so if you live in a town with bad roads, I wouldn't suggest this. It is super cute and drives well, but it just sits very low to the ground, I had to replace my oil pan because I hit a pothole on the highway, Volvo charged 1200 to fix. Had I considered this I would have got the truck instead for more height.
accountCircle Austin N
It can get better gas mileage than the book suggests if you drive carefully.
I like my car because it is simple. It does not have any unnecessary frills. It gets me where I need to go. I do not have any complaints about my car.
accountCircle Michael T
It's the sexiest car I have ever seen.
Drives good steering is good u can adjust the seat to where your comfortable the most at sunroof opens up & it tells u if there is anything wrong the car also.
accountCircle Kara C
It is a great car and runs well.
It is a very reliable car and I feel safe in it. I will have a teenage driver soon and that is important to me.
accountCircle Elaine R
Best car I have ever owned.
I love my Volvo. It makes me feel so safe and has so many airbags. I love that for me, there is no blind spot. It drives smoothly and I have never had any problems with it except for regular maintenance. The trunk is a little small for us, but we have made it work.
accountCircle Tan K
My car is a convenient small family vehicle and it is been a reliable car.
Reliable, easy to maneuver, comfortable, convenient features (Bluetooth, steering wheel controls). Maintenance costs add up because it is a foreign car.
accountCircle Dominique G
Love the Volvo s40, built to last and a good looking car!
I love the Volvo s40. The car is built to last I was rear ended and there was zero damage to my car. Decent size trunk, the back seat fits two car seats and the sound system is awesome, ride is smooth and the overall look of the car is beautiful. The car is very good on gas.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle karla P
The good the bad and the ugly.
Very expensive to maintenance or repair. Everything is difficult to get to down to the cabin air filter. Drives ok functions well. Air is an issue they tend to get clogged hoses and leak under the passenger seats. They have great pick up and stock radios and speakers and comfortable.
accountCircle Miranda R
Volvo’s are extremely reliable vehicles.
My vehicle is very reliable. It is a dependable car to get me to and from work and traveling. I take it to New Hampshire to visit family multiple times a year with my son. For the price of my car I am definitely satisfied with it is performance. It has over 100,000 miles and is 10 years old and I haven't invested too much into it other than the typical oil change’.

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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Base
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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R-Design
227 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Volvo S40 Owner Reviews

4.41
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5 stars 50%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kristen M on April 6, 2021
Safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle.
My vehicle has been incredibly reliable, and I really enjoy it. It is safe, efficient, handles turns well, and easily accelerates. I have had my vehicle for 5 years, and because of how well it is performed, I would consider buying another one in the future. My only qualm is that what I have is a base model, and I would like to upgrade with nicer features. It is a solid car, that will last a long time.
accountCircle Jay L on February 20, 2021
Reliability of a Volvo s40.
Very reliable and extremely comfortable and beautiful. It is good on gas, and has a smooth ride. Only thing is it sits low, so if you live in a town with bad roads, I wouldn't suggest this. It is super cute and drives well, but it just sits very low to the ground, I had to replace my oil pan because I hit a pothole on the highway, Volvo charged 1200 to fix. Had I considered this I would have got the truck instead for more height.
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Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2010 Volvo S40 has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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5
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4.73
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4.41

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Volvo S40 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2010 Audi A3
42 MPG
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2010 BMW 3 Series
36 MPG
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2010 Volvo S40
31 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*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