Arnold Clark Motorstore (Nottingham)
0115 828 1336 *Kastner Exeter Volvo
01392 338688 *V12 Sports and Classics Stoke
01782 484975 *Arnold Clark Stirling Volvo - MG - Used Car Centre
01786 241537 *Braunstone Crossroads Motors
0116 214 9126 *Evans Halshaw Ford Ashton
0161 885 5275 *CarShop Warrington
01925 541619 *Referring to the later version of the Volvo V40 rather than the S40 Estate, which shared its name, the car was designed to work on a global C platform, one that is shared with certain Ford and Mazda models. The V40 is distinguished from these cars not just because of its exterior styling but also due to the fact that the Swedish manufacturer decided to alter the spring and damper settings of the platform and to introduce its own power steering system. Four engine options were initially offered, two petrol-driven versions and two diesel-powered ones, and this soon expanded. Much of the early design of the car was down to Chris Benjamin, an American designer, due to the fact that Volvo wanted to establish its model in North America and Europe.
A typical Volvo V40 will have plenty of standard features that owners can take advantage of:
In addition to these features, newer Volvo V40s may also include extras, such as:
Until recently, Volvo allowed buyers of new cars to pick and mix their chosen features so no two V40s are likely to be exactly the same.
A total of five different transmission systems were made available with the V40. Volvo offered the car with two manual variants, a six-speed, fully-manual version and a six-speed partially-automated Powershift version. Three fully automatic systems were made, the TF-80SD, the TF-71SC and the eight-speed TG-81SC.
The overall length of a V40 is 4,639 mm. It has a wheelbase length of 2,647 mm. Depending on the exact model, the curb weight of a V40 could be as high as 4,498 kg.
A standard V40 offers 324 litres of space in the boot. This can be increased dramatically, however, simply by dropping down the rear seats.
Made from 2013, the Volvo V40 Cross Country had bigger wheels and a higher driving position so that it would be able to cope with non-standard road surfaces better. A standard V40 has a ground clearance of 133 mm. The Cross Country was also equipped with extra features, like hill descent control.
Volvo introduced a number of optional extras across its car range in recent times, including the V40. Relatively new models may feature low-profile mud flaps, extra padding in the headrests made of breathable fabric and digital infotainment systems.
In urban settings, a standard V40 will be much like a Cross Country and should provide 37.2 miles per gallon. Its fuel efficiency is much better on the open road. 56.5 mpg is to be expected from a standard model, but a Cross Country may be a little under this level.
The Volvo V40 is regarded as a safe car and its insurance grouping reflects this. Depending on the model and age of the car, you would expect it to sit in groups 16 through to 35.
Motoring news from around the country
Plug-in hybrid Volvo road trip to the Scottish Highlands If you have a lifestyle that requires regular long miles or you can’t always charge, then a plug-in hybrid might be the i... (31-05-2022)
Ford’s European division and Volvo Cars have joined a petition alongside 28 other large companies in a petition for the EU to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. ... (17-05-2022)
Swedish firm wants to give customers a longer range and quicker charging (08-02-2022)