20 Volvo V40 cars for sale

Used Volvo V40 fuel economy and performance

• Volvo V40 T2: There were actually two T2 engines depending on which gearbox you chose. Both made 122PS, but automatics used a 1.5-litre engine, and manuals a 2-litre. Autos went from 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds and the manual 10.4 seconds, while economy was also better with the auto, at 50.4mpg to 47.9mpg.
• Volvo V40 T3: The 2-litre engine makes another appearance in the T3, but with 152PS. Here the manual got from 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds and the auto in 8.3, with 47mpg for the manual, 49.6mpg for the auto.
• Volvo V40 D2: With 120PS the V40’s entry-level diesel could get from 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds in manual form and a tenth of a second quicker in the auto, while the automatic was once again more efficient, at 62.8mpg to the manual’s 61.4mpg.
• Volvo V40 D3: The more powerful 2-litre diesel developed 150PS. Again the automatic was a tenth quicker to 62mph than the manual, at 8.5 seconds, while economy was identical to the D2 in manual and auto forms.

What used Volvo V40 trim levels are available?

Volvo shook up the V40’s trim level lineup a few times during its production run between 2012 and 2019, so we’ve focused on the trims available in later cars below, to keep things simple. All were well-equipped, so even the ‘basic’ Momentum comes with plenty of kit, while Inscription had more of a luxury feel, R-Design a more sporting angle, and the Cross Country an off-road inspired look.

• The Volvo V40 Momentum kicks off the V40 range with 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone air conditioning, LED headlights, and a 5-inch infotainment screen. Nav Plus adds cruise control and navigation.
• The Volvo V40 Inscription upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels, a digital driver display, leather trim, cruise control, navigation, rear parking sensors, and rain-sensing wipers.
• The Volvo V40 R-Design is the sporty variant of the range, with equipment similar to the Momentum, plus 17-inch alloy wheels and R-Design interior and exterior details. Nav Plus once again adds cruise and navigation, while R-Design Pro trim gets leather trim, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, navigation, and 18-inch alloys.
• The Volvo V40 Cross Country is styled similarly to other Volvo Cross Country models, with 17-inch alloy wheels, front and side scuff plates, twin exhausts, and a silver-finish roof rack. Nav Plus once again adds navigation and cruise control, and Cross Country Pro upgrades to 18-inch wheels, leather trim, navigation, a parking camera, cruise control, and a TFT driver display.

Used Volvo V40 dimensions and boot size

The Volvo V40’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4370mm
• Width: 1783mm (without mirrors), 2041mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1439mm
• Ground clearance: 121-144mm

The Volvo V40’s boot size is:

• 324-335 litres
• 1021-1032 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Volvo V40 road tax

Since April 2017, all models have been subject to a flat rate of VED or ‘road tax’, which for the 2024/2025 tax year stands at £190 per year for petrol and diesel engines. Some higher-spec variants might cost more though, as the government lays a surcharge on cars that cost more than £40,000 brand new, raising the bill to £600 per year, until the car is seven years old. Pre-April 2017 V40s are taxed on CO2 emissions, meaning the diesels can cost just £20 per year to tax.

How much is it to insure a Volvo V40?

You can expect V40 insurance to be closer to other premium cars like the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series than more mainstream hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra. The V40 range starts in group 18 and rises to group 25, the latter for a D3 in R-Design trim.

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