When Volvo launched the second-generation S40 in the USA in 2004, a dynamic new shopper was in its sights. An all-new platform, all-new engine range, and all-new interior styling came along for the ...

Volvo did away with straight lines to enter the mid-size sedan fray. Following the surge in interest in mid-size sedans, predominantly from Japan, European makers joined in. Volvo's entry was the S40, ...

In 2010, the S40 lineup received minor updates to enhance its appeal. The S40 2.4i model came equipped with standard Electronic Climate Control (ECC) and a leather gearshift lever with aluminum inlay.

As a replacement for the original Volvo S40, the 2004 version was very much more modern, abandoning that car’s dated platform (which was shared with Mitsubishi) in favour of the one from the ...

We all know that a Volvo isn't necessarily a Volvo any more. And we're not referring to the fact that the Swedish car-maker is now owned by Ford. No, Volvos are no longer the boxy, boring but ...

The 2008 Volvo S40 represented a harmonious blend of Scandinavian design, performance, and safety in the premium compact sedan segment. Building upon its predecessors, the 2008 model introduced ...