2008 Volvo S40

$1,000
from
8
listings
$1K–$6K
price range
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Low$1,000
High$5,999
From$1,000
Avg Mileage162,500 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 8 active dealer listings as of

2008 Volvo S40 Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,000
$1K–$6K
8 listings162,500 avg miles
2.4i
From$1,000
33 listings|$1K–$8K
T5
From$1,995
18 listings|$2K–$11K
T5 R-Design
From$1,565
4 listings|$2K–$13K

2008 Volvo S40 Pricing

Price Trend

-1.8%
$2K$3K$4K$5K$6KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$2,347
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Volvo S40 Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

With 0 recalls and 16 complaints, the 2008 Volvo S40 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
16
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Volvo S40's biggest weak point? VISIBILITY. It leads 16 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Visibility2
02Engine2
03Vehicle Speed Control2
04Suspension,electrical System,engine1
05Steering1
16 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S40 Fuel Economy

20–23mpg combined
·
17-20city
·
25-28hwy
·
$2,500-$2,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Volvo S40 ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
S40 FWD - Automatic (S5)
23mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Manual 6-spd
20mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2008 Volvo S40

22States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 21 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

Buying a 2008 Volvo S40?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2008 Volvo S40 a good car to buy?

The 2008 Volvo S40 has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Volvo S40?

Fuel economy ranges from 20 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $342 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Volvo S40?

VISIBILITY is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Volvo S40, based on 16 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2008 compare to other Volvo S40 years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volvo S40 model years. Visit the Volvo S40 buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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