2004 Volvo S40 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2004 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.
2004 Volvo S40 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 | $18.72 | $18.72 |
2004 Volvo S40: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 1.9 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $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 2004 Volvo S40
- NHTSA lists 6 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 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (13), service brakes (12) and air bags (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 08V033000 | 2008-01-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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,... |
| 06V137000 | 2006-04-24 | fuel system, gasoline | 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 | 2004-10-14 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK. |
| 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.
The 2004 Volvo S40: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2004 Volvo S40 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2004 Volvo S40, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the S40
There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated at 10.2 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 31 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $178.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. In plain terms, its 453 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the S40 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the S40 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the S40 tells you more than any review.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Make a request
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2004 Volvo S40 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Volvo S40 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Volvo S40
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Volvo S40 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Volvo S40 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3570.00.
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.