The S40 was one of the cars that was constantly improved over time, boosting its appeal.
The classy saloon was based on the same building block as the Ford Focus, thus was good to drive.

The great handling and good grip were not the only aspects worth mentioning, as the S40 was also easy on the pocket and on the environment.

Offered with a variety of engines, the S40 was also chosen as the green car of the year due to the 1.6 Diesel engine that was equipped with a start stop system - the emissions were kept low.

Practicality wise, the S40 did not score very high. Even though it could easily accommodate 4 passengers, the rear seats legroom was limited, as well as the storage space.

Otherwise, the driver was offered great comfort with the easily adjustable seats and steering wheel, not to mention the great visibility all around.

The S40 offered a great value for money, as the base version came with alloy wheels, stability control, climate control and power windows, thus moving to upper trims was not a must.

Although the S40 had a classy look, it didn’t hold value very well, Volvo still struggling with getting rid of the “safe but boring” image created over the years.