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Volvo S40 VS (1995–2004)

5.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.6 16V (105 Hp) (B4164S) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (105 Hp) Automatic (B4164S) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (109 Hp) (B4164S2) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 16V (115 Hp) (B4184S) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.8 16V (115 Hp) Automatic (B4184S) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 16V (122 Hp) (B4184S) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 GDI (122 Hp) (B4184SM) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 T4 (200 Hp) (B4194T) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 T4 (200 Hp) Automatic (B4194T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 16V (136 Hp) (B4204S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 16V (140 Hp) (B4204S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 16V (140 Hp) Automatic (B4204S) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 T (160 Hp) (B4204T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 T (160 Hp) Automatic (B4204T) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 T (165 Hp) (B4204T3) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.9 D (115 Hp) (D4192T3) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 Di (102 Hp) (D4192T4) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 TD (90 Hp) (D4192T) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Volvo S40 i Review

I had never owned a Volvo before and hesitated to choose this brand, having previously driven Audi, Mazda, Suzuki, and Ford. The choice turned out to be spot on. The car has never let me down; it's elegant and dignified inside, with excellent equipment that's hard to find in other cars of this class (leather, factory subwoofer with amplifier, automatic climate control, heated and electric seats). An ideal car for long trips. The engine is dynamic and trouble-free, working very well with LPG.

Pros: Elegant and dignified interior, Excellent and rare equipment for its class, Dynamic and reliable engine, Works well with LPG, Ideal for long journeys
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Volvo S40 I

I bought this Volvo in 2018 for 8,000 PLN, which was quite a lot for this car, but I waited for a well-maintained example. I went to a Polish car dealer where I bought a Swedish-imported Volvo S40 I 2.0T with 163HP. Since then, I can't imagine driving another car. My wife and I intend to keep this Volvo until it breaks down and then give it a proper send-off. It accelerates great with low fuel consumption of 10-12 liters of gas.

Pros: Good acceleration, Low gas consumption

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