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467 Used Volvo V40 cars for sale

Volvo V402018 - T3 [152] Cross Country Pro 5dr Geartronic

2018 - T3 [152] Cross Country Pro 5dr Geartronic32

Low Mileage

£13,317

Finance available £281 pm

  • 1.5L
  • 42.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volvo V402013 (63) - D4 R DESIGN 5dr

2013 (63) - D4 R DESIGN 5dr10

£4,250

  • 2L
  • 115.4K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

East Kent Car Sales

01795502170 *

0/5 Stars

Volvo V402016 - D2 R-Design Pro Manual (Heated Seats F & R Park Assist Sat Nav) Manual 5-Door

2016 - D2 R-Design Pro Manual (Heated Seats F & R Park Assist Sat Nav) Manual 5-Door

Low Mileage

£9,643

  • 2L
  • 58.4K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Mon Motors Volvo Cars Cardiff

02922672885 *

Volvo V402015 (15) - 2.0 D2 ES Nav Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2015 (15) - 2.0 D2 ES Nav Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr32

Low Mileage

£8,490

Finance available £167 pm

  • 2L
  • 51.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Beep Beep Cars Ltd

01913232953 *

Volvo V402013 (63) - 1.6 T4 SE Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Powershift Euro 5 (s/s) (180 ps)

2013 (63) - 1.6 T4 SE Lux Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Powershift Euro 5 (s/s) (180 ps)32

Reduced

£6,991

Finance available £134 pm

  • 1.6L
  • 81.7K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Cardiff Trade Sales Ltd

02922679489 *

Volvo V402015 (15) - 1.6 T2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual 120 bhp

2015 (15) - 1.6 T2 R-Design Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual 120 bhp34

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

  • 1.6L
  • 62.1K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Carjoy UK Limited

01224019779 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volvo V402015 (15) - D3 [4 Cyl 150] SE Nav 5dr WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY

2015 (15) - D3 [4 Cyl 150] SE Nav 5dr WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY25

£5,750

Finance available £106 pm

  • 2L
  • 89.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Kevin OHara Cars

01555700870 *

Volvo V402015 - 2.0 V40 R-Design D4 5dr

2015 - 2.0 V40 R-Design D4 5dr24

£5,380

Finance available £98 pm

  • 2L
  • 121.3K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

HSI Automotive

01274059767 *

Volvo V402015 - D2 [120] SE Nav 5dr

2015 - D2 [120] SE Nav 5dr32

£5,599

Finance available £107 pm

  • 2L
  • 104.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volvo V402013 (63) - 2.0 V40 SE Luxury Nav D3 5dr

2013 (63) - 2.0 V40 SE Luxury Nav D3 5dr36

Low Mileage

£6,400

Finance available £121 pm

  • 2L
  • 71.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Winks Cars Ltd

01216618707 *

Volvo V402015 - D2 [120] R DESIGN 5dr

2015 - D2 [120] R DESIGN 5dr13

£6,334

  • 2L
  • 94.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volvo V402017 - T2 [122] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr

2017 - T2 [122] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr24

Low Mileage

£11,299

Finance available £230 pm

  • 2L
  • 34.5K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volvo V402016 (65) - D2 [120] Cross Country Lux 5dr Geartronic

2016 (65) - D2 [120] Cross Country Lux 5dr Geartronic31

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

  • 2L
  • 108.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Autogallery London Ltd

02039577416 *

Volvo V402016 - 2.0 T2 R-Design Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2016 - 2.0 T2 R-Design Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr25

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

  • 2L
  • 45.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volvo V402013 (63) - 2.0 D4 SE LUX 5d 177 BHP 5-Door

2013 (63) - 2.0 D4 SE LUX 5d 177 BHP 5-Door29

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

  • 2L
  • 142.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Cars4You Ltd

01312027981 *

0/5 Stars

Volvo V402019 (19) - D2 [122] R DESIGN Edition 5dr

2019 (19) - D2 [122] R DESIGN Edition 5dr49

Low Mileage

£12,940

Finance available £267 pm

  • 2L
  • 43.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Variety Cars

01869221716 *

Volvo V402017 (17) - D4 [190] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr

2017 (17) - D4 [190] R DESIGN Nav Plus 5dr1

Low Mileage

£10,999

Finance available £223 pm

  • 2L
  • 62.5K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Motorplus Car Supermarket

01633742350 *

Volvo V402015 (65) - 2.0 T3 R-DESIGN NAV 5d 150 BHP 5-Door

2015 (65) - 2.0 T3 R-DESIGN NAV 5d 150 BHP 5-Door34

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

  • 2L
  • 80.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Cars4You Dunfermline

01383347038 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volvo V402014 (14) - D2 R DESIGN 5dr

2014 (14) - D2 R DESIGN 5dr13

£3,995

Finance available £67 pm

  • 1.6L
  • 137.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

BROOKE CARS M65 LIMITED

01254457250 *

0/5 Stars

Volvo V402019 - T3 [152] Inscription 5dr Geartronic

2019 - T3 [152] Inscription 5dr Geartronic19

Low Mileage

£13,498

  • 1.5L
  • 44.6K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Clydebank Used Car Centre

01414839926 *

4.6/5 Stars

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Why buy a used Volvo V40?

If you're in the market for a used car that's versatile, and praised for high levels of safety and style, then a used Volvo V40 is a fantastic choice. The premium interior is practical yet luxurious, with comfortable seating for adults of all sizes. It also has an impressive amount of standard technology features and offers efficient and dependable motoring.

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Pros

  • Lots of standard safety kit
  • Premium interior
  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Small boot
  • Some road noise
  • Outdated compared to some rivals

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Used Volvo V40 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Volvo has built the V40 with petrol and diesel engines. These have been paired with a manual or automatic gearbox and standard front-wheel drive.

Petrol
  • T2 outputs 118bhp, completing a 0-60mph run in 9.6 seconds with a rating of up to 53mpg.
  • T3 Inscription trim with a 1.6-litre engine increases production to 149bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 8.6 seconds.
  • T5 R-Design Lux trim offers the fastest acceleration with 241bhp and a 6.2-second 0-60mph time.
Diesel
  • Entry-level D2 1.6-litre engine generates 118bhp returning a rating of up to 78mpg, making it the most efficient engine in the range.
  • D3 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine outputs 147bhp for an 8.2-second 0-60mph time, offering a rating of up to 74mpg.
  • D4 was available on older models with a 2.0-litre engine offering 187bhp.

Practicality

Thanks to its smaller size compared with other Volvo models, the Volvo V40 is easy to drive and manoeuvre, but it also features enough space for people to be comfortable in both the front and rear.

Interior space
  • Supportive front seats offer the best vantage point.
  • Rear seats hold two adults comfortably or three children.
  • ISOFIX points in the rear secure child seats.
Boot space
  • 335-litre boot is larger than the Audi A3 or BMW 1 Series.
  • Folding down the rear seats increases the space to 1,032 litres.
  • Wide hatchback tailgate accommodates luggage of all sizes.
Bodystyles
  • First generation V40 was an estate.
  • Second generation V40 was a premium compact hatchback.

Safety

  • Perfect five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
  • One of the rare vehicles to earn 100% rating for Safety Assist technology.
  • Adult occupant rating is 98%, while pedestrian safety is 88%.

Technology

  • 5.0-inch screen was ahead of its time and offered decent graphics, but a larger 7.0-inch display was also available on later models.
  • Bluetooth and DAB radio came standard on newer models.
  • Available sat nav system is outdated by modern standards.

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Different generations of used Volvo V40

The Volvo V40 was first introduced in 1996 as a compact estate. That model continued through 2004, until it was discontinued from the lineup. The company remade the V40 in 2012, but this time as a premium hatchback. There was also a V40 Cross Country model, which featured SUV-inspired styling, added to the lineup later in the car's lifecycle, and both were in production until 2019.

First Generation

In partnership with Mitsubishi, Volvo produced the first generation V40 and S40. The original design was an estate with a curved body and integrated fog lights in the lower bumper. Even though the rooflife extended beyond the rear doors, it looked more like a hatchback than an estate.

A facelifted V40 was introduced in 1999. The company added new taillights, headlights and bumpers to modernise the design. New safety technology and lighter alloy wheels were also added before the V40 was first discontinued in 2004.

Second Generation

The V40 nameplate was reintroduced in 2012, but this time as a premium compact hatchback, rather than an estate. Volvo hoped to compete against the BMW 1 Series, Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While it had typical Volvo design cues, it featured a sportier grille and a trapezoidal-shaped lower air intake.

A 2016 refresh improved the look with updated taillights and reduced its emissions. A new lineup of powerplants also offered more efficiency.

Third Generation (2012 to 2019)

Third Generation (2012 to 2019)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.5 - 2.5
MPG:
34 - 84
Acceleration:
6.1 - 12.3 seconds
Boot space:
391 - 402 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
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    T2 ES 5dr

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Used Volvo V40 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Volvo V40?

There seems to be a nearly equal balance between the petrol and diesel engine options within the used V40 lineup. Drivers like diesel-engined V40s because of their strong fuel efficiency, but the petrol models can be more fun to drive, especially the T5.

What are the most popular trim levels?

Towards the end of production, the V40 was offered in five trims: Momentum, Momentum Nav Plus, Inscription, R-Design and R-Design Pro. Among these, the R-Design is one of the more popular with its standard 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, twin exhaust exits and sport seats.

What optional extras should I look out for?

The available Xenium Pack is a popular addition with its reversing camera, parking assist system, electronically adjustable seats and panoramic sunroof. There is also a Winter Pack that includes a heated front windscreen and heated front seats.

Is the Volvo V40 a good family car?

The Volvo V40 is a premium compact hatchback, so it's not meant to hold five adults for hours of travel. However, it does have a spacious back seat for kids, making it good for smaller families. The boot space is also better than some rivals.

Is there a hybrid version of the Volvo V40?

The V40 was discontinued in 2019 and was never available as a hybrid. Volvo only ever offered petrol and diesel V40 models, but the company does have a wide range of other hybrid and electric cars to choose from.

Is the Volvo V40 available as an automatic?

An automatic was made available with some V40 models. Overall, the manual gearbox seems to be a more popular option, probably due to the added control and value it provides.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Volvo never offered the V40 with four-wheel drive.

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