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Reliability Database
Volvo

S40

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
2 Generations
7 Engines Rated
526 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
1 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 VS
5 engines
321 complaints 🔥 7
2.4L 5-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
→
2005-2011 MS
2 engines
205 complaints 🔥 5
2.5L 5-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
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