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513 Used Volvo V40 cars for sale

Volvo V402015 (15) - 2.0 D4 R-Design Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2015 (15) - 2.0 D4 R-Design Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr25

£7,500

Finance available £145 pm

  • 2L
  • 85.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

UK Cars 4 Less

01785338470 *

5/5 Stars

Volvo V402016 - 2.0 Momentum D2 5-Door

2016 - 2.0 Momentum D2 5-Door21

£6,750

  • 2L
  • 77.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Manorfield Cars Ltd

01493809988 *

Volvo V402019 - D3 [4 Cyl 152] Inscription Edition 5dr Geartronic

2019 - D3 [4 Cyl 152] Inscription Edition 5dr Geartronic8

£13,895

Finance available £288 pm

  • 2L
  • 50.3K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Jody Campbell Cars

02870441631 *

Volvo V402018 - D2 [120] R DESIGN Pro 5dr Geartronic

2018 - D2 [120] R DESIGN Pro 5dr Geartronic26

£10,750

Finance available £218 pm

  • 2L
  • 70.9K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Semi Auto
  • Hatchback

Roy Hanna Motors

02894338774 *

Volvo V402019 (68) - 2.0 T2 R-Design Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2019 (68) - 2.0 T2 R-Design Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr55

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

  • 2L
  • 106.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Precision Motor Group

02039537318 *

Volvo V402015 - D2 SE Lux Nav 5-Door

2015 - D2 SE Lux Nav 5-Door25

Low Mileage

£9,295

Finance available £185 pm

  • 2L
  • 56.6K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Wheelers Chipping Norton

01608692663 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volvo V402019 (19) - D3 [4 Cyl 150] R DESIGN Pro 5dr Geartronic

2019 (19) - D3 [4 Cyl 150] R DESIGN Pro 5dr Geartronic26

Low Mileage

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

  • 2L
  • 44.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Worksop

01455241730 *

Volvo V402018 (18) - Volvo V40 R-Design T2 5-Door

2018 (18) - Volvo V40 R-Design T2 5-Door

Low Mileage

£14,000

Finance available £279 pm

  • 2L
  • 17.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Dales SEAT at Scorrier

01209704144 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volvo V402015 (65) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)

2015 (65) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)23

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

  • 2L
  • 57.9K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Duman Autos

01506376796 *

Volvo V402016 - 2.0 R-Design Pro D2 5-Door

2016 - 2.0 R-Design Pro D2 5-Door11

£3,750

  • 2L
  • 133.5K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Dryden BCS

01212722017 *

Volvo V402015 (65) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)

2015 (65) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (120 ps)39

Low Mileage

£10,901

Finance available £221 pm

  • 2L
  • 43.5K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

HKM Cars Devon

01392342905 *

Volvo V402014 (14) - 1.6 D2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (115 ps)

2014 (14) - 1.6 D2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (115 ps)6

Low Mileage

£5,722

Finance available £106 pm

  • 1.6L
  • 85.5K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

HKM Cars Devon

01392342905 *

Volvo V402018 (18) - T2 [122] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr

2018 (18) - T2 [122] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr16

Low Mileage

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

  • 2L
  • 37.9K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

B V S (WALES) TA Bridgend Volvo Specialists

01656332735 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volvo V402019 (19) - 2.0 T2 R-Design Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2019 (19) - 2.0 T2 R-Design Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr35

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

  • 2L
  • 72.9K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Perry Road Autos

01621734653 *

5/5 Stars

Volvo V402018 - T2 [122] Momentum Nav Plus 5dr

2018 - T2 [122] Momentum Nav Plus 5dr10

Low Mileage

£12,299

Finance available £252 pm

  • 2L
  • 20.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volvo V402015 (15) - 2.0 D4 R-Design Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)

2015 (15) - 2.0 D4 R-Design Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)23

Low Mileage

£9,495

Finance available £190 pm

  • 2L
  • 55.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Cradley Heath Motors

01384881924 *

Volvo V402017 (17) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2017 (17) - 2.0 D2 R-Design Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr40

£8,200

Finance available £161 pm

  • 2L
  • 71.4K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Elect Automotive Ltd

01525308849 *

Volvo V402019 (19) - T2 [122] R DESIGN Edition 5dr

2019 (19) - T2 [122] R DESIGN Edition 5dr37

Low Mileage

£14,900

Finance available £311 pm

  • 2L
  • 28.6K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

MRG Chippenham

01249471140 *

Volvo V402015 (15) - D3 SE LUX NAV 5-Door

2015 (15) - D3 SE LUX NAV 5-Door46

Low Mileage

£9,990

Finance available £201 pm

  • 2L
  • 53.5K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Car2Car Ltd

01403331222 *

5/5 Stars

Volvo V402015 (15) - 2.0 D3 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)

2015 (15) - 2.0 D3 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)26

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

  • 2L
  • 63.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Redpath & Mclean Motor Ltd

01316036539 *

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Why buy a used Volvo V40?

If you're in the market for a used car that's versatile, and praised for high levels of safety and style, then a used Volvo V40 is a fantastic choice. The premium interior is practical yet luxurious, with comfortable seating for adults of all sizes. It also has an impressive amount of standard technology features and offers efficient and dependable motoring.

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Pros

  • Lots of standard safety kit
  • Premium interior
  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Small boot
  • Some road noise
  • Outdated compared to some rivals

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Used Volvo V40 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Volvo has built the V40 with petrol and diesel engines. These have been paired with a manual or automatic gearbox and standard front-wheel drive.

Petrol
  • T2 outputs 118bhp, completing a 0-60mph run in 9.6 seconds with a rating of up to 53mpg.
  • T3 Inscription trim with a 1.6-litre engine increases production to 149bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 8.6 seconds.
  • T5 R-Design Lux trim offers the fastest acceleration with 241bhp and a 6.2-second 0-60mph time.
Diesel
  • Entry-level D2 1.6-litre engine generates 118bhp returning a rating of up to 78mpg, making it the most efficient engine in the range.
  • D3 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine outputs 147bhp for an 8.2-second 0-60mph time, offering a rating of up to 74mpg.
  • D4 was available on older models with a 2.0-litre engine offering 187bhp.

Practicality

Thanks to its smaller size compared with other Volvo models, the Volvo V40 is easy to drive and manoeuvre, but it also features enough space for people to be comfortable in both the front and rear.

Interior space
  • Supportive front seats offer the best vantage point.
  • Rear seats hold two adults comfortably or three children.
  • ISOFIX points in the rear secure child seats.
Boot space
  • 335-litre boot is larger than the Audi A3 or BMW 1 Series.
  • Folding down the rear seats increases the space to 1,032 litres.
  • Wide hatchback tailgate accommodates luggage of all sizes.
Bodystyles
  • First generation V40 was an estate.
  • Second generation V40 was a premium compact hatchback.

Safety

  • Perfect five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
  • One of the rare vehicles to earn 100% rating for Safety Assist technology.
  • Adult occupant rating is 98%, while pedestrian safety is 88%.

Technology

  • 5.0-inch screen was ahead of its time and offered decent graphics, but a larger 7.0-inch display was also available on later models.
  • Bluetooth and DAB radio came standard on newer models.
  • Available sat nav system is outdated by modern standards.

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Different generations of used Volvo V40

The Volvo V40 was first introduced in 1996 as a compact estate. That model continued through 2004, until it was discontinued from the lineup. The company remade the V40 in 2012, but this time as a premium hatchback. There was also a V40 Cross Country model, which featured SUV-inspired styling, added to the lineup later in the car's lifecycle, and both were in production until 2019.

First Generation

In partnership with Mitsubishi, Volvo produced the first generation V40 and S40. The original design was an estate with a curved body and integrated fog lights in the lower bumper. Even though the rooflife extended beyond the rear doors, it looked more like a hatchback than an estate.

A facelifted V40 was introduced in 1999. The company added new taillights, headlights and bumpers to modernise the design. New safety technology and lighter alloy wheels were also added before the V40 was first discontinued in 2004.

Second Generation

The V40 nameplate was reintroduced in 2012, but this time as a premium compact hatchback, rather than an estate. Volvo hoped to compete against the BMW 1 Series, Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While it had typical Volvo design cues, it featured a sportier grille and a trapezoidal-shaped lower air intake.

A 2016 refresh improved the look with updated taillights and reduced its emissions. A new lineup of powerplants also offered more efficiency.

Third Generation (2012 to 2019)

Third Generation (2012 to 2019)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.5 - 2.5
MPG:
34 - 84
Acceleration:
6.1 - 12.3 seconds
Boot space:
391 - 402 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
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    T2 ES 5dr

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Used Volvo V40 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Volvo V40?

There seems to be a nearly equal balance between the petrol and diesel engine options within the used V40 lineup. Drivers like diesel-engined V40s because of their strong fuel efficiency, but the petrol models can be more fun to drive, especially the T5.

What are the most popular trim levels?

Towards the end of production, the V40 was offered in five trims: Momentum, Momentum Nav Plus, Inscription, R-Design and R-Design Pro. Among these, the R-Design is one of the more popular with its standard 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, twin exhaust exits and sport seats.

What optional extras should I look out for?

The available Xenium Pack is a popular addition with its reversing camera, parking assist system, electronically adjustable seats and panoramic sunroof. There is also a Winter Pack that includes a heated front windscreen and heated front seats.

Is the Volvo V40 a good family car?

The Volvo V40 is a premium compact hatchback, so it's not meant to hold five adults for hours of travel. However, it does have a spacious back seat for kids, making it good for smaller families. The boot space is also better than some rivals.

Is there a hybrid version of the Volvo V40?

The V40 was discontinued in 2019 and was never available as a hybrid. Volvo only ever offered petrol and diesel V40 models, but the company does have a wide range of other hybrid and electric cars to choose from.

Is the Volvo V40 available as an automatic?

An automatic was made available with some V40 models. Overall, the manual gearbox seems to be a more popular option, probably due to the added control and value it provides.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Volvo never offered the V40 with four-wheel drive.

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