Volvo S40 Saloon (2004 - 2012) practicality
This car is far more rigid than the model it replaced and the front is made from four grades of steel for improved crash performance. No surprise then that it gained a top five-star Euro NCAP rating - the safety association praising the S40 for its very strong and stable passenger safety cage. All cars get driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS and traction control while security consists of an immobiliser and unique-fit stereo.
However, it wasn't until late 2007 that all cars came with Isofix child seat anchor points as standard.
Boot capacity isn't as generous as you'd expect of a car of this size, but the S40 will still handle a couple of suitcases. The V50 is essentially the estate version of the S40 and may bet a better bet if you need more room. Storage in the front could be better - the door pockets are very narrow on cars built before September 2007 and only slightly improved after that.
Although the 'floating' centre console is a neat styling touch it does limit the amount of useful and accessible cubby holes in the S40.
Basic equipment
The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Volvo S40 (04-12).
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Equipment by trim level
To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:
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ES equipment
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R DESIGN equipment
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| None available |
R DESIGN Edition equipment
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| None available |
R DESIGN Premium equipment
| R DESIGN Premium standard equipment |
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| R DESIGN Premium optional equipment |
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| None available |
R DESIGN Premium SE equipment
| R DESIGN Premium SE standard equipment |
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| R DESIGN Premium SE optional equipment |
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| None available |
R DESIGN SE equipment
| R DESIGN SE standard equipment |
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| R DESIGN SE optional equipment |
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| None available |
R DESIGN SE Sport equipment
| R DESIGN SE Sport standard equipment |
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| R DESIGN SE Sport optional equipment |
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| None available |
R DESIGN Sport equipment
| R DESIGN Sport standard equipment |
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| None available |
S equipment
| S standard equipment |
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SE equipment
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SE Edition equipment
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| None available |
SE Lux equipment
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SE Lux Edition equipment
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| None available |
SE Lux Premium equipment
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SE Premium equipment
| SE Premium standard equipment |
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| None available |
SE Sport equipment
| SE Sport standard equipment |
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Sport equipment
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Euro NCAP Rating
The Volvo S40 (04-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.
