2007 Volvo S40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Acceptable

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

20 -22 City / 28 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

168 -218

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Alexis P

2007 Volvo s40 turbo luxury edition.

Beautiful luxury vehicle with tons of personalized options. The only issue I have had so far is with the alternator! Its very hard to find a reputable mechanic who knows the correct type of alternator to install (oem numbers, diode charge). Otherwise runs beautifully, averages 25 miles per gallon, turbo makes for quick pick up, lots of trunk space, lots of leg space in back. All good things to say as long as you take care of this car, it will last!

Carlos

Love it

I bought my car used 5 years ago and so far it has been incredibly reliable. Some parts are not that expensive and you can buy for cheap online, but some I would advice getting them on your Volvo dealer and do them as indicated by the manual (like the timing belt).

Leah M

Pretty, good on gas, drives well and has a lot of miles but is fine.

It is great and I really like it. My complaints are the turbo has weakened and it is rough on bumps. It is pretty though and I enjoy driving it. Another complaint in that is it is superbad in the winter, will not go up the smallest of inclines! Very wimpy in snow. Better in warmer weather.

Erica A

It is got a very good safety rating!

It is reliable, safe, easy to drive! No complaints. When this car gets old and I need to replace it, I am literally just going to buy another Volvo s40.

Debbie E

Safety and its reliability.

The safety record for Volvo makes me more relaxed when driving you can feel the weight of the car I love the heated seats options they are leather and have good support and are very comfortable like you are sitting in your recliner it drives very smooth and handles very well since it is an older vehicle but well taken care of I like the message center to let you know when servicing needs to be done and what issues are needing attention I love my Volvo and would definitely buy another one.

Sarah W

Easy car to drive. Very good gas mileage.

I love the size of my car. It is very easy to drive. I dislike that there is no aux cord. They stopped making s40's and that is very disappointing because i love my car type.

Ashley S

Definitely a Volvo customer for life.

My 2007 Volvo s40 t5 is nicer and fancier than a brand new 2017 car I had prior. Leather seats, automatic seats that are heated, a great sound system and it is great on gas. I was reluctant to buy a 2007, but this car is great. For the size of the car, it had a decent size backseat, and a large trunk. It is extremely comfortable and drives smoothly.

Melissa M

My Volvo s40 (2007) is a very dependable car.

My Volvo s40 2007, is very dependable, stylish with a nice interior. The only thing I do not like is blind-spot when looking behind.

Negative Owner Reviews

Athena B

Reliable, and durable. Lasted a very long time. Great condition, still.

It is reliable, but old.Color is nice. Windows are good. Tires are new. But, the engine light is on. But, overall, it is reliable. I would like to update it to a much newer model. However, it gets us to point a to point b. So, cannot complain for having it this long, for so many years.

Elizabeth E

2007 Volvo s40 - reliable but not modern.

Constantly have check engine light on. Not very aesthetically pleasing anymore, stained seating and poor construction of fabric. Reliable but sometimes makes bad noises which are questionable. The gas mileage is okay. I have driven other cars and I would like to get something more modern because the Volvo is outdated.

Grace D

Pretty good car for the basics

The indicator light for regular maintenance is always on even after taking it to the auto shop. At one point, the sound system stopped working and the only way to fix it was to restart the car, and sometimes that wouldn't work either. It's a fun little car and it gets me around, the leather is definitely hot in the summer though!

Lindsey D

2007 Volvo Review. Overall a great and reliable car.

My headliner has fallen off. I also have to get a new a/c compressor, rear suspension and a couple other things. However, this is a pre owned vehicle. I truly do love the size and handle of the car. It is very good on gas mileage and handles weight very well. It is very reliable and my favorite car I have owned thus far.

Tabatha R

One thing a buyer should know about this car is the parts are expensive.

I do not dislike my car but it is an ok car. The parts are a bit expensive. Some places do not have instruments to fix my car.

Volvo S40 Models

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

2.4L

168 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

2.5L Turbo

218 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

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2007 Volvo S40 Owner Reviews

4.09

22 Reviews

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5 stars

36%

4 stars

41%

3 stars

18%

2 stars

1 star

Carlos on January 3, 2022

Love it

Erin H on March 29, 2021

Great car I would buy again

I love my car: it's got a turbo engine and handles very smoothly. It's also built very solidly so I feel safe driving it. The downside is that I don't think it gets great gas mileage, and I fear it would be expensive to repair if something seriously goes wrong with it

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Ranks #12 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2007 Volvo S40 has an average owner rating of 4.09 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2007 Volvo S40 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 13 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2007 Volvo S40 A Good Car?

Yes because it’s amazing I love it it’s great feels like new cool nice pretty you should get one I loveivy

Daniel W.

I would not recommend this vehicle. It is very small. The ride is not smooth. You basically feel every bump in the road. I have had engine issues as well.

Krystal S.

How Reliable Is The 2007 Volvo S40?

No it does not just seems a lil old but still like new I love it. Tho always will get one you win and love it just like me

Kathy R.

As stated, it has engine issues and the check engine light is constantly on. We have to constantly refill the antifreeze.

Cindy Y.

Is The 2007 Volvo S40 A Good Value?

We paid about $5,000 for our vehicle. It had a little less than 100,000 miles on it when we purchased it.

Lindy R.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2007 Volvo S40 fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2007 Volvo S40 fuel filter location is beneath the car, to the left of the fuel tank. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or so. If it...

What's the 2007 Volvo S40 aux input location?

Answer: The auxiliary input location, or aux port, on the 2007 Volvo S40 is located in the middle console. This is the console between the driver side and passenger side chains in the front. If You open the console You...

What's the 2007 volvo s40 2.4 I oil type?

Answer: The 2007 Volvo S40 2.4 liter engine uses SAE 5w-30 fully synthetic motor oil. With an oil capacity of 5.5 quarts, You can expect to need between 4 and 5 one-quart bottles if You need to do an oil replacement....

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety