Volvo V40 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo V40 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo V40 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo V40 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 V40 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes32
- Engine13
- Suspension7
- Electrical6
- Acceleration5
- Transmission4
- Lights4
- Body4
- Wheels3
- Seat belts3
- Visibility2
- Steering2
Volvo V40 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2004 | - | 4 | Brakes | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 11 | Brakes | 41,901 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 50 | Brakes | 65,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1993 | - | 1 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Volvo V40
What years of the Volvo V40 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo V40 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo V40?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo V40?
Brakes, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by engine (13) and suspension (7).
How many recalls does the Volvo V40 have?
5 recalls between 1993 and 2013. The 2004 model year has the most, with 3.
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