Trim Report

Volvo S40 T52008

Includes:S40|T5
$1,999
Starting From
13
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 13 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,999
Max $9,499
From $1,999
Fresh

T5 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$4K
4 listings200,000 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

2008 Volvo S40 T5 Pricing

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Where to Find Volvo S40 T5

Location data for all 2008 Volvo S40 trims combined

24States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Washington DC (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 23 other states nationwide.

Volvo S40 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Volvo S40 trims

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
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Volvo S40 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Volvo S40 trims

20–23mpg combined
·
17-20city
·
25-28hwy
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$3,550-$4,100/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~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 FWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
S40 AWD - Manual 6-spd
20mpg
2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the T5 Worth It?

Common questions about the 2008 Volvo S40 T5

How does the T5 compare to other Volvo S40 trims?

Every Volvo S40 trim targets a different buyer. The 2008 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Volvo S40 T5?

Maintenance costs for the T5 align with the broader Volvo S40 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is visibility. Check the 2008 Volvo S40 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volvo S40 T5?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volvo S40 T5 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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