2008 Volvo S40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

I love my vehicle it is a luxury drive and it is a very dependable car. I always get compliments on the car & people think it is a new car. It is pretty good on gas and it is a silverfish gray color.

This is the best, most reliable car I have owned. It is 10 years old and I am not even considering trading it in. I follow the book on maintenance schedules and suggested fluids, etc. I have a very bad neck and back and many cars are impossible for me to drive because the seats are so uncomfortable. I am also a petite person so that adds to the problem of finding a drivers seat that does not cause me migraine headaches. My Volvo s40 is easy for me to adjust the driver's seat so that I have no neck or back pain when I am driving. That means more to me than anything. I will admit that it is suggested to use the highest grade of gasoline in the car and I do this. I do not mind paying the extra money to keep my car working well. Yes, parts cost a little more, I do not buy them at fleet farm, and my mechanic only works on foreign German cars, and my Volvo. In the 8 years I have owned this car it has only been in to the shop for “normal” visits such as oil changes, brakes and tires. I love my Volvo!

I have had to keep up with regular maintenance, just as you should any vehicle. The biggest problem I've had out of it all relates to the air conditioning system only partially cooling or not at all. I've had it repaired once already, and then again this summer it's acting up the same way. The car performs pretty well, and hugs every single turn on the road. It's been a very reliable little car while being very aesthetically pleasing. It has a sunroof which is awesome come fall or spring. The best part is the Bose sound system in the car making it sound as if subwoofers have been installed.

I have experienced no problems with this vehicle at all. It is been a very safe and reliable car. The interior seems to be it is only problem as the door panels and gear shift panel have titanium around them and dent easily and the material on the cloth seats stains easily and cracks.

My Volvo needs some occasional repairs due to age, mileage, and the horrible roads of New York State. Overall, however, I love my car. It's held up very well and I plan on keeping it until it can't run anymore. It is very reliable and safe. The biggest reason I got this car was because of its reputation for safety. Black shows everything, but I still love the color.

It is very strong and sturdy, handles well and looks chic when it is clean. I have black leather interior seats and seat warmers in the front as well as a sunroof. Main problem is that repairs and parts are very expensive, like I had to replace both keys due to a programming issue in them and it cost $400!

Sturdy, dependable, good gas mileage, comfortable long trips, heated leather seat, dislike cost of repairs.

The Volvo s40 is reliable and easy to maintain; it has been in 3 accidents that required a new engine. No transmission or brake problems other than normal wear. Would buy again!