Volvo S40N years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo S40N stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo S40N years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo S40N complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo S40N problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes6
- Acceleration4
- Engine2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Steering1
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
- Body1
- Airbags1
Volvo S40N problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 12 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Volvo S40N
What years of the Volvo S40N should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo S40N has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo S40N?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo S40N?
Brakes, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (4) and engine (2).
How many recalls does the Volvo S40N have?
1 recall between 2004 and 2006. The 2010 model year has the most, with 1.
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