Trim Report

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design2006

Includes:S40|T5 R-Design
$2,495
Starting From
4
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,495
Max $12,255
From $2,495
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T5 R-Design Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,298
$4K–$10K
2 listings100,000 avg miles
2.4i
From$1,500
19 listings|$2K–$10K
T5
From$1,999
13 listings|$2K–$9K
T5 R-Design
From$2,495
4 listings|$2K–$12K

2006 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design Pricing

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Where to Find Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Location data for all 2006 Volvo S40 trims combined

24States

If you're near Washington DC, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 24 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Volvo S40 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2006 Volvo S40 trims

Moderate

The 2006 Volvo S40's moderate safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 59 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
59
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2006 Volvo S40 has accumulated 59 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System14
02Fuel/propulsion System6
03Visibility5
04Engine4
05Air Bags3
59 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volvo S40 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Volvo S40 trims

20–23mpg combined
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18-20city
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25-29hwy
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$3,550-$4,100/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2006 Volvo S40 ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
S40 FWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

T5 R-Design Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2006 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

How does the T5 R-Design compare to other Volvo S40 trims?

Every Volvo S40 trim targets a different buyer. The 2006 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design?

The T5 R-Design shares its core mechanicals with other Volvo S40 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for electrical system issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2006 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volvo S40 T5 R-Design?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volvo S40 T5 R-Design year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volvo S40 overview compares all years side by side.

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