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We're yet to drive this engine in the S40, but as soon as we do, our verdict will appear here online.
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Cheaper
- Saloon 2.0 ES 4dr - £18,245
- Saloon 2.0 SE 4dr - £19,760
- Saloon 1.6 D2 ES 4dr - £20,245
- Saloon 2.0 R-Design 4dr - £20,260
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 4dr - £20,745
- Saloon 2.0 SE Lux 4dr - £20,760
- Saloon 1.6 D2 R-Design 4dr - £22,245
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe SE S/S 4dr - £22,245
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux S/S 4dr - £23,245
- Saloon 2.0 D3 SE 4dr - £23,360
- Saloon 2.0 D3 R-Design 4dr - £23,860
- Saloon 2.0 D3 SE Lux 4dr - £24,360
More expensive
- Saloon 2.0 ES 4dr - £18,245
- Saloon 2.0 SE 4dr - £19,760
- Saloon 1.6 D2 ES 4dr - £20,245
- Saloon 2.0 R-Design 4dr - £20,260
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 4dr - £20,745
- Saloon 2.0 SE Lux 4dr - £20,760
- Saloon 1.6 D2 R-Design 4dr - £22,245
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe SE S/S 4dr - £22,245
- Saloon 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux S/S 4dr - £23,245
- Saloon 2.0 D3 SE 4dr - £23,360
- Saloon 2.0 D3 R-Design 4dr - £23,860
- Saloon 2.0 D3 SE Lux 4dr - £24,360
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
What you may not realise, perhaps, is that the Volvo S40 is based on the same platform as the Ford Focus. On the positive side, that means you’ll have plenty of fun driving it, but at the same time, the S40 can look like a pretty expensive buy.
Resale values aren’t great, either, so the best way to avoid losing big bucks is to pay as little as you can when buying.
That means going for an entry-level trim and one of the smaller engines, but also getting as big a discount as you can. Our favourite is the 1.6D DRIVe model, with its engine tuned for economy and hybrid-rivalling sub-100g/km CO2 emissions.
Before you buy, make sure you check out the current promotions at volvocars.co.uk. You may find things such as free servicing or competitive finance offers.
Reader test team says:
Volvo S40 Saloon 2.0D SE 4dr
I have owned French, German and Japanese but this is truly one of the best cars I have had. The ride is excellent and fuel consumption is adequate.…
4
out of 5 stars
Volvo S40 Saloon 2.0D SE Sport 4dr
This is the first car that I have owned from new (purchased in June 2007) and throughout the current life of the car it has proven very reliable with…
4
out of 5 stars
Volvo S40 Saloon 2.0 R-Design Sport 4dr
This car is excellent to drive and I am not sure as to why it is so overlooked. The 2.0D is a wonderful engine, powerful, smooth and a joy to use. The…
4
out of 5 stars
Volvo S40 Saloon 2.0 Sport 4dr
Had the older shape (2005) - nice style, but a bit like driving a tank. I was unfortunate enough to be involved in a head on collision with a car…
2
out of 5 stars
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Volvo S40 Saloon 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 4dr
The start/stop system helps make this model one of the greenest small family cars you can buy - and our favourite S40.
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