Ohhhh how I love my S40. I've had it over a year now and I'm still loving it every day. Might not have a TALL trunk but it's still a very spacious one [you're not going to find a very tall rear end in anything other than a hatchback, wagon or SUV anyways!]. And as far as the pedal "problem", I'll admit I've hit the wrong pedal from time to time but it's never bothered me at all. As far as looks, sooo many people have gotten in my car and immediately uttered "wow this is a nice car." So worth it.

personally, I think this one looks better than the s60 and s80... but thats just me.

Please watch this at the speed of 0.5 ... I find it hilarious.

Own the 2007 model, and I'll say this about the acceleration - get that gas pedal all the way down to the floor, and depress the buffer button. The front and rear stabilizers can handle it - DON'T BE AFRAID! It will do 0-60 mph in under 8.5 seconds.

@radev87 Thank you for the comment! We always appreciate feedback.

Thanks, that was great review; I am from UK and considering buying one of this second hand. You helped a lot.

"Don't wanna have to look down to adjust volume" me: then use the fucking steering wheel volume buttons I know he was nit picking but Jesus hahahaha

Thanks for the great review! Really informative and helpful for any used car buyer! I have a question regarding reliability though, how reliable is this car? I've heard cases where the car just seems to be swarmed with repairs after 60K miles, and sometimes even before that? Are repairs expensive?

Good review, thanks for the great details.

Damn Mathieu your english is good for a Québécois!

@nighttrain334 It's not a comparison, it just shares its chassis with the Focus.

I own a 07 S40 and it is a great car for me. I've travelled from Greece to Italy, Austria, Germany, Denmark and Sweden twice. Although it lacks the power (it is the 1.8lt) it's so easy to travel with this car that you can really enjoy the voyage! The riding quality is great, the materials quality is just a click under Audi, the handling is excellent (Ford Focus II chassis, and this is GOOD), the boot is quite small and so is the space for the passengers (but this is not my concern :P :P :P).

Very nice review.

Something that surprises me is that the motor journalists always mention acceleration from 0-60 in seconds. Does it matter whether the car reaches cruising speed 2 seconds before or later when you still need to take into account other traffic ? Is it about to come home before the neighbor ? and what will people use the two seconds they have gained during their stressful driving for ? Go for a walk with the dog , wash the dishes, or vacuuming ?

I'm considering buy one of those second hand. A good thing about Volvos here is that the prices drop REALLY quicky after you take them out of the store and put a license place on it. So buying it second hand can be an interesting idea considering the features it provides... only pain in the ass is the ensurance cost

Thanks for rewiev, very nice!

Are those hubcaps???

is it bad on mpg????????????

Thanks for video

I always thought these cars were so cute.

@faznout This is becoming a common problem. Rear passengers seem to be an afterthought in an increasing number of cars.

Crazy how grainy videos looked just 12 years ago 😂

very true. accurate review.

It's a great car that DOES share the same chassis with the EUROPEAN Ford Focus. That is a FACT.

is it better than BMW 3 E90-91-92-93 ?

I like the exterior of the 2006, but I like the interior of the 2004........ any thoughts som1?

Whilst it shares the ford/mazda platform, volvo still did alot of work themselves on it. Its incorrect to assume cars that platform share are exactly the same. Across Ford, mazda, jaguar and volvo of this era each car is quite different, different choice of gearboxes, different engines aswell as some of the same engines but in different specs. Built in different countries and so on. The focus platform is a great one anyway.

stop that fight between s40 and focus mk.2 , my family have both cars with the same engine , i can tell you for sure , the volvo is more comfortable car ,has better ride quality , is quieter and has better build and materials quality . focus is not as refined as the volvo, it rides stiffer but it handles better (on my opinion) and has great steering feel which makes it really fun to drive. I really like both cars and i believe is amazing that with different ways they are as good

The European Ford Focus II is a great car and this chassis has won the WRC!!!

My friend, the European Ford Focus shares a similar chassis, which ofcourse isn't american made. please pay attention!

@cyberbobpl s40 is a C class like mazda3, civic, bmw 1-series, not fair to compare it to D class bmw 3-series. Volvo s60 is a D class and costs equal

You gotta be kidding me! I bought my s40 FOR its incredible amount of space. Never had a complaint from any passengers, not even from anyone sitting behind my boyfriend when he has his seat as far back as it'll go [he's very tall]. This must've been something they fixed with the 2007 model [what mine is]. I picked my car over a v50 wagon BECAUSE of the trunk space. I can easily fit three large travel bags in it and then some.

This is one of those cars I like to call a 2 SEATER that just happens to have 4 doors. This car lacks passener space in the back even for your average height person. I'd say use the back seat for extra storage and not people. I don't know what volvo was thinking when it comes to the trunk. The space inside the trunk is fair for the size of the car, but actually getting things in it besides small bags is impossible. Performance is great if your looking for a quick small car.

In Europe all the "old" major premium brands have a sort of nickname. BMW - the sporty one, the Bimmer or Kidney-grill Volvo - premium, elegant, nothing bold just minimalism and functionality Clearly umk3mafioso is right. S40 is an alternative to the 1 Series BMW which is a hatch. Both have limited rear passenger and boot space. But since I really dig the chunkiness of the Volvo, and not into the sporty driving that much, I vote for the S40.

The car is great for Uber/Lyft.

D'aww, you're missing out. China might have some ownership rights but the cars are still built in Sweden. My s40 is wonderful. You should consider owning one someday.

@KnoxKnowsBest NOT FROM 0-60 from 0-100

@cyberbobpl It actually is ;) and the price is much more resonable

the 2004-present Volvo S40 is assembled in Ghent, Belgium Pretoria, South Africa Shah Alam, Malaysia Chongqing, China

As much as I love the car, now I understand their "volvo for life" slogan...trying to sell it and no one buys it...

@nighttrain334 Learn to listen what he says.

thats what she said at 1:28

Thats true.... you just cant compare any Japnese car with Volvo or any EU cars...

Who in their right mind would pay $40000 or more for this car? Best to wait 5 years until the price becomes reasonable!

What a silly statement. As both cars share the same chassis, Volvo replacement parts probably dropped a bit on the price tags, which is a good thing when we talk about Volvos... A person who understands about cars will spot the quality diference between S40 and Focus with no need for comments such yours.

240p...

I got one for 9k

@minusss666 That engine, the 2,4i is not french, the 2 litre diesel is, get your facts straight boi..

no man im sure not better than the e90

Basically this car is not for FAT people ;D