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Volvo S40 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

Volvo S40 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

FROM
$11,110

Volvo’s small car lived for three generations before being quietly discontinued in 2011.

The best was surely the Ford Focus and Mazda3 related third generation which had an interesting selection of powertrains and avantgarde cabin design.

The line-up currently starts at $11,110 for the S40 T5 S and ranges through to $17,930 for the range-topping S40 T5 R-Design.

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9.5L/100km (combined)
Sedan
5 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Reliable
Great safety ratings
Precise steering
Dislikes
Some minor recalls
Tight in the rear
Sluggish engine

Volvo S40 FAQs

Volvo s40: Key Replacement Cost

You have multiple options for replacing a Volvo s40 key fob, however without more information about your specific vehicle I'm not able to give you more information about the cheapest one. You can read more about cheap replacements for a lost or broken key fob here.

Thoughts on second-hand S40

It sounds like a good choice and I've no bad news. Always check that the services have been done correctly and it's worth getting a full report from a motoring club before committing to a car.

Ask Smithy Xtra Volvo S40 braking issue

The first thing is to make sure the system is bled properly and there is no air in it to cause a soft, sinking pedal. Your mechanic might well be correct, that it is a master cylinder problem, but I would be checking the brake booster.

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Volvo S40 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Volvo S40 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $11,110 and going to $17,930 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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