Volvo V40 first generation

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The Volvo V40 first generation (2000–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: P1

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,480–4,520 mm RDW	–	4,470–4,521 mm
Width	1,720–1,730 mm RDW	–	1,717–1,720 mm
Height	1,430 mm RDW	–	1,410–1,426 mm
Wheelbase	2,550–2,560 mm RDW	–	2,550–2,557 mm
Front track	1,472 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,474 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,255–1,295 kg RDW	–	1,220–1,414 kg
Mass in running order	1,355–1,395 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,770–1,800 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,200–1,400 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	500–665 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	934 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,520 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	195–220 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	145–300 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/60R15, 205/55R15, 205/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	57.8% (56.9–58.7)	69.2%	10,540

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	53.0%	36.4%
Suspension	49.1%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	36.7%	28.8%
Tyres	34.3%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	25.1%	18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	20.0%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

71 complaints for model years 2000–2004. 4 crashes · 2 injuries

Brakes 30

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 24 versions of the Volvo V40 first generation

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United Kingdom 21 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–20041.6	1.6 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7–7.9 L/100 km NEDC	184–185 g/km
2001–20041.8 Bi-Fuel · Bi-fuel 1.8 · Bi-Fuel 1.8	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2001–20041.8 Bi-Fuel · Bi-fuel 1.8 · Bi-Fuel 1.8	1.8 L	–	LPG	5-speed manual	10.4 L/100 km NEDC	168 g/km
2000–20041.8 (122 bhp)	1.8 L	91 kW (124 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.8–8.1 L/100 km NEDC	187–193 g/km
2000–20041.8 (122 bhp)	1.8 L	91 kW (124 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	208–212 g/km
2001–20041.8i (122 bhp) SE · 1.8i (122 bhp)	1.8 L	91 kW (124 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	164 g/km
2000–20041.9 D (102 bhp)	1.9 L	76 kW (103 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	142 g/km
2000–20041.9 D (115 bhp)	1.9 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	142 g/km
2000–20042.0	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC	194–198 g/km
2000–20042.0	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	8.9–9.1 L/100 km NEDC	213–216 g/km
2000–2004T4	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	212 g/km
2000–2004T4	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	227 g/km
2000–20042.0 T · 2.0T	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.9–8.3 L/100 km NEDC	189–198 g/km
2001–20042.0 T · 2.0T	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.1–9.2 L/100 km NEDC	217 g/km
20042.0 D	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	148 g/km
20042.4 (170 bhp)	2.4 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	203 g/km
20042.4 (170 bhp)	2.4 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	217 g/km
2004T5	2.5 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
2004T5	2.5 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.7 L/100 km NEDC	208 g/km
20001.8i (125 bhp) SE	1.8 L	93 kW (127 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	164 g/km
20002.0 T	1.9 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	217 g/km

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–2004CLKUP	1.9 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	240–251 g/km
20002MODE CLKUP	1.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–2004Station wagon: Small	1.9 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.2–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	235–246 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.