2008 Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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- Photo: 2008 Volvo S40 S Diesel Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo S40 2.4l P1 FL Ice White (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Volvo S40 T5 sedan (2018-10-01) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Volvo S40 T5 sedan (2018-10-01) 01 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Volvo S40 S Diesel Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Volvo S40 T5 AWD is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $30,365 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,365 ($45,837 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,110 ($46,961 *) |
| Destination Charge | $745 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Modular turbocharged I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.1 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo S40. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 8, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
NHTSA campaign 10V566000
Jul 23, 2008 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 08V329000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo S40
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo S40 (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 VOLVO S40. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.