Vehicle Overview
Volvo's smallest sedan, the compact S40, comes in 2.4i and T5 trim levels, the latter offered in all- as well as front-wheel drive. A few years past a full redesign, the S40 and its V50 wagon sister have been substantially freshened for 2008. The exterior is refinished, cabin storage is improved and there are new safety and convenience features. The T5 gets more power from the same engine but loses its choice of transmissions. Competitors include the Audi A3, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen GTI.
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BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction
The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting
of two master cylinders and two separate
brake circuits. If a problem should occur in
one of these circuits, it is still possible to stop
the vehi ...
Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats
and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System
moves the front seatbacks rearward in a ...
Comfort and convenience
While the interior of the Volvo S40 places an emphasis on style, form has not
been allowed to take precedence over function. The fascia ergonomics have been
carefully designed and drivers will fin ...