Auto loans: Volvo S40
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Volvo S40 year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9.7 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 9.7 to 10.6 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2009 | 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2008 | 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2007 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 10.2 to 10.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 10.7 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 10.7 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 10.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 |
| 2006 | 3 | 58 |
| 2005 | 3 | 69 |
| 2004 | 6 | 48 |
| 2003 | 2 | 18 |
| 2002 | 1 | 27 |
| 2001 | 2 | 84 |
| 2000 | 1 | 122 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Thinking of buying the Volvo S40?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the Volvo S40; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the Volvo S40 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Room inside
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the S40 for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the S40 on your commute, then decide. A test week in the S40 tells you more than any review.
Year and trim
The years table on this page shows where the S40 changed. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Send a request
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 Volvo S40 from us first.
Ask us about the Volvo S40
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Volvo S40 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Volvo S40
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.