2002 Volvo V40 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

My Volvo V40 is the best car I have ever owned! It is an old vehicle but I purchased it new in 2002 and am loathe to give it up for a new car. I kayak and canoe and it carries any of my four watercrafts easily with the Euro rails and the Volvo canoe/kayak rack. The back seats fold down to make a large inside cargo space that I fill up with my paddles, life jackets, etc. Even though it is a 2002 model it gets approximately 30 miles to the gallon and uses 89 octane gas for even better fuel savings. I have rarely spent money on repairs. I have it serviced at all mileage checkpoints and have the oil changed regularly. It is a great car all the way around. I also have episodic asthma and the HEPA filter keeps the air inside the car clean and healthy. I used to have an asthma attack every time it rained when I drove my older car to work. With this V40 that is not the case. I highly recommend this car!

Being unable to see the front corners of our Volvo makes it difficult to get close to the curb when parking. I like the trunk compartment of the car, as it serves as a station wagon as well as sedan. The v40 is fine for people 6 ft. And under but is cramped for taller people.