Car financing: 2001 Volvo S40
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2001 Volvo S40 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2001 Volvo S40 specs
| Engine | 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 |
2001 Volvo S40: every figure
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 |
| 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$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 |
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 2001 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 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (27), engine and engine cooling (12) and electrical system (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 01V169000 | 2001-05-21 | equipment:appliance:air conditioner | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2001 Volvo S40
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2001 Volvo S40 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2001 Volvo S40? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
The 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 10.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 31 litres. That works out to about $17.85 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Inside and out
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA measures its luggage space at 368 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. 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
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Over to you
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 2001 Volvo S40 from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Volvo S40
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Volvo S40 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Volvo S40
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Volvo S40?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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.