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Reliability Database
Volvo

S40

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.6)
2 Generations
7 Engines Rated
505 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
1 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 VS
4 engines
300 complaints 🔥 7
2.4L 5-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2005-2011 MS
3 engines
205 complaints 🔥 5
Unknown ✅ Recommended (3.6)
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