What kind of fuel economy does a 2005 Volvo S40 get?
I have my ’05 T5 (FWD) since day one – just a hair over 9 years now (and is an auto transmission, but somehow not an option here). I still love getting in to it twice a day for a 30 mile commute. The fuel economy is tough to beat, averaging 32MPG. However, it is fussy and likes to be babied to avoid issues.
How often do you change transmission fluid on a Volvo S40?
Turning to the good people of the MVS forum, he asked how often to change his S40’s transmission fluid. Although this is written about an MVS member and his second-generation S40, it applies to a group of Volvos that share their “bones” with each other.
Where does the water go in a 2005 Volvo S40?
(24) (1) There is a known design defect where, if the sunroof drains that run down the doors of the car clog, water drains into the interior of the car from the lower part of the doors. Absolutely ridiculous. You need to regularly clear the drains with compressed air.
What kind of car is 2005 Volvo S40 T5 FWD?
2005 Volvo S40 T5 FWD Great and fun car! I just turned 16 and my parents bought me this car for my first car. I have had it almost a year now, and it has almost 100,000 miles on it and it is just as great as the day I drove it off the lot. It handle’s great on country roads, and even better on interstate’s which is where I usually drive.
None for sale nearby. Instead: Fun car. Buggy with age. I have my ’05 T5 (FWD) since day one – just a hair over 9 years now (and is an auto transmission, but somehow not an option here). I still love getting in to it twice a day for a 30 mile commute. The fuel economy is tough to beat, averaging 32MPG.
Is the Volvo S40 a good car to buy?
The “high” maintenance bills (it did need the timing belt replaced for being over 100k – $700) and “Volvo” stigma were intimidating at first, but now that I’ve had the car I know it was still a solid choice. It’s got all the features I wanted, gets good gas
There is a known design defect where, if the sunroof drains that run down the doors of the car clog, water drains into the interior of the car from the lower part of the doors. Absolutely ridiculous. You need to regularly clear the drains with compressed air.
Is the Volvo S40 a front wheel drive car?
Keep the power band between 3000-5000rpm and the car has good torque with the 5 cylinder producing around 170hp. The steering is precise and the car feels well planted; albeit a front wheel drive car and the limitations that naturally come with. I haven’t had a single issue in the 8 months of ownership and I’m very pleased with the car.