2003 Volvo S40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
IIHS Crash Test
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
22 City / 30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
170
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sebastian K
Volvo S40; Straightforward and Gentle
My Volvo S40 is a wonderfully light vehicle that has enough power to be fun when you want it to be, and smooth anywhere else. Volvo's vehicles are known for reliability and it shows in my car. I've rarely encountered an issue or sustained damage that required costly repair. The car's interior is comfortable and we'll designed. All the controls for the radio, climate control are straightforward and easy to understand. It may not have the most luxurious features, but what is capable of the car is communicated clearly, and that is very important to me. I enjoy my Volvo S40 very dearly.
accountCircle Jennifer R
Parts can be expensive to buy so I recommend buying online.
Right now it is having idling issues. Otherwise it's a nice car inside and out. Paint is holding up nicely and the interior is still in good shape.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer R
Parts can be expensive to buy so I recommend buying online.
Right now it is having idling issues. Otherwise it's a nice car inside and out. Paint is holding up nicely and the interior is still in good shape.

Volvo S40 Models

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

car
4dr Sdn 1.9L
170 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
Photos may not match model

2003 Volvo S40 Owner Reviews

4.00
2 Reviews
close Write Review
5 stars 50%
4 stars 0%
3 stars 50%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jennifer R on June 30, 2020
Parts can be expensive to buy so I recommend buying online.
Right now it is having idling issues. Otherwise it's a nice car inside and out. Paint is holding up nicely and the interior is still in good shape.
accountCircle Sebastian K on November 2, 2019
Volvo S40; Straightforward and Gentle
My Volvo S40 is a wonderfully light vehicle that has enough power to be fun when you want it to be, and smooth anywhere else. Volvo's vehicles are known for reliability and it shows in my car. I've rarely encountered an issue or sustained damage that required costly repair. The car's interior is comfortable and we'll designed. All the controls for the radio, climate control are straightforward and easy to understand. It may not have the most luxurious features, but what is capable of the car is communicated clearly, and that is very important to me. I enjoy my Volvo S40 very dearly.
View All Reviews (2) chevronRightAlternative

Ranks #9 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2003 Volvo S40 has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 9 other Luxury Small Cars.

1
car
2003 INFINITI Q45
5
2
car
2003 Lexus IS
4.7
9
car
2003 Volvo S40
4

Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Volvo S40 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Luxury Small Cars.

1
car
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
32 MPG
2
Tie
car
2003 Volvo S40
30 MPG
2
Tie
car
2003 Volvo S60
30 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Logo
NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Logo
IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety