Volvo
S40
Volvo S40: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeVolvo
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2011
New registrations (EU)2000–2015, 2020
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo S40 – Second generation2003–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–2012 |
| Model years | 2004–2012 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford Global C-car Platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.6 L Duratec I4 1.8 L L8-DE I4 2.0 L LF-DE I4 2.4 L B5244S I5 2.5 L B5254T turbo I5 diesel 1.6 L D4164T I4 2.0 L D4204T I4 2.0 L D5204T I5 2.4 L D5244T I5 2.0 L I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Volvo/Getrag M56 manual 6-speed Volvo/Getrag M66 manual 5-speed Volvo/Aisin AW55-50 manumatic automatic (Geartronic) 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Length | 2003–2005 4,468 mm 2006–2007 4,475 mm 2008–2012 4,483 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | FWD 1,452 mm AWD 1,470 mm |
| Kerb weight | FWD 1,435–1,505 kg AWD 1,552–1,579 kg |
| Assembly | Belgium: Ghent (VCG) China: Chongqing (CFMA) Malaysia: Shah Alam (SMA) South Africa: Pretoria |
| Designer | Fedde Talsma |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +4 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2004–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2001–2004 | 1.9 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 1.9 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1516–1602 kg | 134–159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1367–1453 kg | 174–176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1380–1473 kg | 99–114 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1596 cm³ | – | 1305–1395 kg | 169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 80 kW (109 PS) | 1381–1474 kg | 104–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | E85 flex-fuel | 1999 cm³ | – | 1449 kg | 180–183 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | – | 1454–1525 kg | 153–159 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.9–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 5 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 44 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,492–2,605 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel, E85 flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,560–1,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 84–110 kW (114–150 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,305–1,602 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,640 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2011 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2015, 2020 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 120 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 101 | 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 80 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 51 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 47 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Airbags | 40 | 2001, 2004, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 37 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 28 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Lights | 25 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 25 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2011: 526 complaints, 46 with a crash and 12 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.