Volvo V40
The Volvo V40 is a five-seat hatchback measuring 4,397 mm in length, produced from 2012 onwards. It is powered by four-cylinder engines with displacements ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 cc and achieves a top speed of 201 km/h. In Norway, new registrations totalled 523 across 2019 and 2020, with 518 registered new in 2019 and 5 in 2020. Two recall campaigns for the model have been recorded in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2012 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland) | 1,464 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,500–2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 201 km/h |
| Length | 4,396 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,421 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volvo V40 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
523 Volvo V40 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2020, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 112 kW (150 hp) | 1,458 kg | 2019–2020 | 349 |
| Diesel | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,495 kg | 2019 | 168 |
Plus 2 variants with fewer than 10 cars (6 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volvo V40 cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 202 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Other Volvo models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 77% of Volvo V40s pass their MOT test first time, based on 100,475 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volvo V40. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
Consequently, the temperature of the intake air could rise, causing the engine intake manifold to melt and deform. This could lead to the engine to stop increasing the risk of accidents or even the engine bay to catch fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-10-25
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
Due to a problem with the airbag inflators, the airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-13
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volvo recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volvo V40?
- The Volvo V40 has a rated top speed of 201 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Volvo V40?
- The Volvo V40 is 4,396 mm long, 1,787 mm wide and 1,421 mm tall.
- How much does the Volvo V40 weigh?
- The Volvo V40 has a kerb weight of about 1,464 kg.
- How many seats does the Volvo V40 have?
- The Volvo V40 has 5 seats.