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Volvo S40

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Volvo S40

Build Dates

2004 - 2010

On Sale Dates

2004 - 2010

Applies To

Variant(s) as tested

Vehicle Type

Medium Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2004

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2004

The tested model of Volvo S40 was introduced in Australia during 2004. Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order to achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described below.

Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side curtains, whiplash protection systems and ABS brakes are standard equipment. Electronic stability control is standard on the 2.0T variant and optional on other variants. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt. All seats have advanced seat belt reminders.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset Score
13.15
out of 16
Side Impact Score
16.00
out of 16
Pole Score
2
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders Score
3.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection Score
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection Score
Marginal
ESC Score
Optional
Overall Score
34.15
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant