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Volvo S40 by year

The S40 is a compact car sold from 2000–2011 with engines including 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl and 2.5L 5-cyl. NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 491 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1520253020002005201020112000: 21 MPG combined2001: 23 MPG combined2002: 22 MPG combined2003: 22 MPG combined2004: 22–23 MPG combined2005: 20–22 MPG combined2006: 20–23 MPG combined2007: 21–23 MPG combined2008: 20–23 MPG combined2009: 20–24 MPG combined2010: 22–24 MPG combined2011: 24 MPG combined24 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2000 S401.9L 4-cyl211122
2001 S401.9L 4-cyl23284
2002 S401.9L 4-cyl22127
2003 S401.9L 4-cyl22218
2004 S401.9L 4-cyl, 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl22–23648
2005 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl20–22369
2006 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl20–23358
2007 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl21–23225
2008 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl20–23216
2009 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl20–24310
2010 S402.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl22–2429
2011 S402.5L 5-cyl2425

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Volvo S40 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your S40, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System75
  • Vehicle Speed Control32
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic27
  • Engine22
  • Air Bags19
  • Engine and Engine Cooling18

Selling a Volvo S40: questions

How much is a junk Volvo S40 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete S40s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Volvo S40s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2000–2011), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Volvo S40 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 S40 (122). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic.

Which Volvo S40 year has the most recalls?

The 2004 S40 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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