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Volvo S40 / V50 vs. Ford Taurus Reliability Comparisons

Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability vs. Ford Taurus Reliability:
Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability vs. Ford Taurus Reliability:

You won't find Volvo S40 / V50 or Ford Taurus reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Ford Taurus truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Volvo S40 / V50 and Ford Taurus reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Ford Taurus were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Ford Taurus have been recently.

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Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability through March 31, 2013

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Ford Taurus   10 Tauri, 9.7 months of data per Taurus, average 11800 miles

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2011 Ford Taurus 46 Tauri, 9.9 months of data per Taurus, average 23600 miles29
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Taurus 50 Tauri, 10.0 months of data per Taurus, average 33900 miles

Redesigned. Common problems with chrome peeling off tail lights, grinding brakes, and optional massaging seats.62
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Taurus   14 Tauri, 7.3 months of data per Taurus, average 67200 miles

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2008 Ford Taurus 63 Tauri, 10.1 months of data per Taurus, average 65500 miles

Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. 55
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volvo S40 / V50   10 S40 / V50s, 7.4 months of data per S40 / V50, average 57000 miles

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2007 Volvo S40 / V50   13 S40 / V50s, 7.2 months of data per S40 / V50, average 63800 miles

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2006 Ford Taurus   11 Tauri, 7.9 months of data per Taurus, average 94000 miles

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2006 Volvo S40 / V50   13 S40 / V50s, 9.6 months of data per S40 / V50, average 63300 miles

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2005 Ford Taurus   21 Tauri, 9.5 months of data per Taurus, average 96500 miles

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2005 Volvo S40 / V50   22 S40 / V50s, 10.1 months of data per S40 / V50, average 103700 miles

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2004 Ford Taurus   14 Tauri, 8.2 months of data per Taurus, average 96800 miles

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2003 Ford Taurus 28 Tauri, 8.1 months of data per Taurus, average 122300 miles105
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Taurus   19 Tauri, 9.1 months of data per Taurus, average 122900 miles

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2001 Ford Taurus 27 Tauri, 8.3 months of data per Taurus, average 114200 miles107
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Ford Taurus 29 Tauri, 7.4 months of data per Taurus, average 139000 miles117
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Ford Taurus   13 Tauri, 7.2 months of data per Taurus, average 148900 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Volvo S40 / V50

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Volvo S40 / V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 We now have over 50k miles, and the car has nothing but routine maintenance. Very reliable.
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We wanted a car that we could buy used and still keep for 8-10 years. Perhaps the kids can drive it then.
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Have had no troubles in 50,000 miles. None
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 These cars have a reputation of lasting a long time but the reliability is less sterling.
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 S40 has been rock solid - very few problems.
Reliability and Durability of the Volvo S40 / V50: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car has seen lots of warranty repairs and service bulletins within the first 3 years of its life but it make much better since. This is likely because mine was the first year of production.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 A lot of software updates.

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