Used Volvo S40

Used cars, model years and price levels

#15 most popular Volvo model in Finland (of 50 models)*

#165 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
105
Reported sales
319
Asking price (median)
3,450 €
Inspection failure rate
34.7 %
Average mileage
275,063 km
Time on market (median)
9 days
Fleet for sale
1.1 %

The Volvo S40 is Finland's #15 most popular Volvo model: 105 cars are for sale, which is 1.7 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 3,450 € and the average is 4,017 €; the cheapest car costs 400 € and the priciest 13,200 €. Cars for sale are model years 1998–2012, averaging 20 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (64% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (98%). Average mileage is 275,063 km. Median time on market is 9 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 34.7 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 5 %
  • Below market price 13 %
  • At market price 36 %
  • Above market price 30 %
  • Well above market price 15 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 64 %
  • Diesel 36 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 76 %
  • Automatic 22 %
  • Other 2 %

Seller

  • Private seller 58 %
  • Dealer 42 %

Body type

  • Sedan 98 %
  • Other 2 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Volvo S40
  • All cars

Average failure rate 34.7 % (5,710 inspections in 2025, median mileage 243,000 km). Brand average 23.5 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 51.8 %

    1,831 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 22.1 %

    781 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 17.9 %

    635 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 3,538 defects leading to a failure across 5,710 inspections. The remaining 8 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (858 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (3,301).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
202601,100 €
201265,545 €5,490 €
2011103,805 €3,400 €
201053,500 €2,490 €
2009104,095 €3,500 €
2008134,700 €2,950 €
200783,220 €3,000 €
2006143,325 €2,950 €
2005103,445 €2,500 €
2004132,720 €2,995 €
200362,345 €1,200 €
200251,200 €1,000 €
200181,300 €1,500 €
20001400 €1,100 €
199941,570 €1,300 €
199832,700 €550 €
199701,750 €
199601,050 €
19870550 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 10.1 %/yr

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 9 days

Largest Volvo S40 sellers

Private sellers also have 68 Volvo S40 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Volvo S40 cars by region

Uusimaa: 21Varsinais-Suomi: 15Satakunta: 4Kanta-Häme: 4Etelä-Savo: 3Pirkanmaa: 13Päijät-Häme: 5Kymenlaakso: 3Etelä-Karjala: 1Pohjois-Savo: 4Pohjois-Karjala: 3Keski-Suomi: 5Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 6Pohjanmaa: 1Keski-Pohjanmaa: 1Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 17Kainuu: 4Lappi: 7Ahvenanmaa: 0
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  • 7–10
  • over 10

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa2117.9 %3,900 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa1714.5 %3,900 €
Varsinais-Suomi1512.8 %3,490 €
Pirkanmaa1311.1 %2,500 €
Lappi76 %2,800 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa65.1 %3,475 €
Keski-Suomi54.3 %2,990 €
Päijät-Häme54.3 %2,000 €
Kainuu43.4 %3,425 €
Kanta-Häme43.4 %1,860 €
Pohjois-Savo43.4 %1,700 €
Satakunta43.4 %4,330 €
Etelä-Savo32.6 %1,300 €
Kymenlaakso32.6 %4,900 €
Pohjois-Karjala32.6 %6,900 €
Etelä-Karjala10.9 %3,200 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa10.9 %3,290 €
Pohjanmaa10.9 %4,600 €

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Volvo S40 listings per day

For sale 121

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Volvo S40 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 105 used Volvo S40 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Volvo S40 cars?

There are 105 used Volvo S40 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Volvo S40 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, J. Rinta-Jouppi, K-Auto.

How much does a used Volvo S40 cost?

The median asking price of Volvo S40 cars for sale is 3,450 €, and the average is 4,017 €. Prices range from 400 € to 13,200 €.

What have used Volvo S40 cars sold for?

319 Volvo S40 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2012 cars sold at a median of 5,490 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Volvo S40 are for sale?

Model years 1998–2012 are for sale. Model year 2006 has the most listings (14 cars).

How popular is the Volvo S40?

The Volvo S40 is the #15 most popular Volvo model in Finland: its share of Volvo cars for sale is 1.7 %.

How much value does a Volvo S40 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Volvo S40's value falls by an average of 10.1% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Volvo S40 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Volvo S40 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 34.7 % on average (5,710 inspections, median mileage 243,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Volvo S40 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Volvo S40 cars recorded 3,538 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Volvo S40 sell?

Sold Volvo S40 cars were listed for a median of 9 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Volvo S40 cars?

The most common fuel type is petrol: 64% of cars for sale.

What share of Volvo S40 cars have an automatic gearbox?

22% of Volvo S40 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Volvo S40 cars?

42% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 58% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Volvo S40 body type?

The most common body type is sedan: 98% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Volvo S40?

The average mileage of Volvo S40 cars for sale is 275,063 km.

Where in Finland are the most Volvo S40 cars for sale?

The largest number of Volvo S40 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (21 cars). The next largest regions are Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Varsinais-Suomi.

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