2003 Volvo S40 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo S40 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Volvo S40 specs
| Engine | 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.72 |
2003 Volvo S40: every figure
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,744 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Volvo S40
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (6), electrical system (3) and fuel system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03V424000 | 2003-10-24 | fuel system, gasoline | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING. |
| 03V284000 | 2003-08-01 | equipment:other:labels | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Volvo S40
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Volvo S40 for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2003 Volvo S40 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the S40
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, electrical system and fuel system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
Power: the 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 10.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 32 litres. Expect about $18.72 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the S40 answers the big questions. Rent the S40 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ask us
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Volvo S40 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo S40 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo S40
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo S40?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Volvo S40 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Volvo S40 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Volvo S40 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3744.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.