Trim Report

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design2008

Includes:S40|T5 R-Design
$1,565
Starting From
4
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,565
Max $12,999
From $1,565
Fresh

T5 R-Design Market Overview

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 T5 R-Design Pricing

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Where to Find Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Location data for all 2008 Volvo S40 trims combined

22States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 22 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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
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17-20city
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25-28hwy
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$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)

2008 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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

with 4 listings tracked, the T5 R-Design sits in a specific spot in the 2008 Volvo S40 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2008 Volvo S40 page.

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

Budget for standard T5 R-Design maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

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

The best model year for the Volvo S40 T5 R-Design comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volvo S40 overview.

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