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CarsLore / Makes / Volvo / S40

Volvo S40

Model years 1993–2012 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2000, 2001. Fewest complaints: 2009, 2010, 2011.

491owner complaints
12recall campaigns
2,107service bulletins
14model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2000. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’93’00’01’03’05’07’09’11122’93’00’02’05’08’11122

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2011.

0.0%1.6%3.2%’00’02’04’06’08’10’112.1%0.0%1.6%3.2%’00’03’06’09’112.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2012 S40001380 · 0
2011 S40521500 · 1
2010 S40921461 · 0
2009 S401031460 · 3
2008 S401621505 · 0
2007 S402521534 · 1
2006 S405831541 · 0
2005 S406931622 · 0
2004 S404862315 · 1
2003 S401821530 · 1
2002 S402711494 · 0
2001 S40Most complaints84218011 · 4
2000 S40Most complaints122119212 · 1
19930030 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system100
  • Service brakes, hydraulic98
  • Engine and engine cooling50
  • Vehicle speed control42
  • Air bags38
  • Visibility30
  • Engine27
  • Power train25

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 45 S40 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 25 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2011200
2010400
2009733
2008100
2007750
2006760
2005742
2004200
2003211
2002110
2001330
2000220

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20112011 Volvo S40 4 DR AWD———★★★★☆11.1 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.9–10.7 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2011S40 T5 · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS511.57.99.9228
2010S40 T5 · Compact · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.AS511.68.110.0230
2009S40 2.4i · Compact · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 5 cyl.AS511.98.510.4239
2008S40 2.4i · Compact · Premium gasoline2.4 L, 5 cyl.AS511.98.310.3237
2007S40 2.4i · Compact · Premium gasoline2.4 L, 5 cyl.AS512.08.310.4239
2006S40 T5 Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.M612.08.110.3237
2005S40 2.5T Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 5 cyl.M612.28.210.4239
2004S40 Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A512.38.710.7246
2003S40 Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A512.38.710.7246
2002S40 Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A512.38.710.7246
2001S40 Turbo · Compact · Premium gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A511.98.110.2235

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

482 S40 cars are on the New Zealand register; 76% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
20121019
201123221
201049345
200939532
200855943
2007591445
2006691059
200569861
2004361519
2003962
200214103
2001624
20001899
19991046
1998925
1997743

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

6,855 S40 cars are on Dutch roads; 8% arrived later as imports, and 1 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
201214013%€29,245
201114019%€30,351
201027212%€31,825
200938610%€30,829
200850410%€31,167
200765910%€31,634
20061,0157%€28,709
200582110%€31,757
20041,13812%€34,733
20034464%—
20023464%—
20012224%—
20002302%—
19991692%—
19981604%—
19971173%—
199690——

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

9,402 S40 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 82% petrol, 18% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20136230,000 km
2012232230,000 km
2011412253,000 km
2010368247,000 km
2009405253,000 km
2008799250,000 km
2007764231,000 km
20061,071244,000 km
20051,221254,000 km
20041,389271,000 km
2003668260,000 km
2002635256,000 km
2001353264,000 km
2000327255,000 km
1999316257,000 km
1998209247,000 km
1997170250,000 km
199657244,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 345 S40 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 2 of those collisions were fatal and 67 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
202550013
20245519
202372020
202288117
20218008

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

13,993 S40 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20141—
2013374
20121,20156
20111,277101
20101,639244
20091,940259
20082,272439
20071,355380
20061,192454
2005983602
2004774549
2003459422
2002286411
2001216400
2000137329
199983353
199881300
199750187
19961043

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

20,910 S40 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 57% passed first time, against 59% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
20121,33962%66%95,800 mi
20111,55658%63%102,900 mi
20102,18157%60%104,500 mi
20092,66757%59%103,300 mi
20083,36757%57%111,200 mi
20072,16158%57%115,600 mi
20062,02859%56%115,900 mi
20051,77257%56%114,900 mi
20041,44052%56%106,300 mi
200381549%57%105,300 mi
200256254%58%101,900 mi
200139057%59%99,200 mi
200028259%61%92,000 mi
199918353%63%93,100 mi
199816757%64%95,300 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaS40All cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.2%19.3%
Suspension18.1%16.2%
Brakes10.8%11.4%
Tyres8.8%7.2%
Body, chassis, structure7.3%7.2%
Visibility5.7%6.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9%5.8%
Steering4.1%3.3%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

25,206 new Volvo S40 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2020, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2020 the largest markets were Spain (2), Sweden (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20203Spain, Sweden1,383147 (NEDC)114
20191United Kingdom1,163149 (WLTP)—
20153Sweden, Greece, Belgium1,487—90
20143Netherlands, Spain, Belgium1,488—95
2013140United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain1,516—96
20125,319United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium1,504—101
20118,161United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium1,490—99
201011,576United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden1,453——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the S40 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/0254/14 · Injuries21 Feb 2014 · S40 and V50

It is possible that the chrome sleeve on the tail end of the exhaust system may under certain conditions become loose and fall off into the road.

A12/0501/13 · Injuries26 Apr 2013 · C30, S40 and V50

Cracks may develop over time in the right-hand drive shaft. In the worst case, the drive shaft may break, leading to a sudden loss of drive. This may lead to an unsafe traffic situation.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

12 campaigns cover the S40.

11V186000 · Structure18 Mar 2011 · 2011

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 S40 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CRACK ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE DEVELOPED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS IN COMPONENT PRODUCTION.

10V591000 · Seats22 Nov 2010 · 2009, 2010, 2011

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.

10V566000 · Equipment8 Nov 2010 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

08V329000 · Steering23 Jul 2008 · 2008, 2009

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.

08V101000 · Service brakes, hydraulic5 Mar 2008 · 2007

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.

08V033000 · Fuel system, gasoline28 Jan 2008 · 2004, 2005, 2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.

06V137000 · Fuel system, gasoline24 Apr 2006 · 2004, 2005, 2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.

04V493000 · Service brakes, hydraulic14 Oct 2004 · 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.

03V474000 · Service brakes, hydraulic17 Nov 2003 · 2000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.

03V424000 · Fuel system, gasoline24 Oct 2003 · 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.

03V284000 · Equipment1 Aug 2003 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

01V169000 · Equipment21 May 2001 · 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.

NHTSA recalls