Car financing: 2003 Volvo V40
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. 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
- 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo V40 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.
2003 Volvo V40 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 V40: 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) | 934 L (33 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 V40
- 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 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (1) and service brakes (1). 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.
Car financing: the 2003 Volvo V40
No 2003 Volvo V40 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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 2003 Volvo V40 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and service brakes; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
The 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through 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.
Rated at 10.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 32 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $187.20. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
How big it is
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. With 934 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent the V40 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the V40 on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
What it costs to run
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. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 V40 from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Volvo V40
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo V40 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo V40
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo V40?
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 V40 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 V40 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 V40 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.