Used Volvo S40

Used cars, model years and price levels

#14 most popular Volvo model in Finland (of 55 models)*

#155 most popular car model in Finland (of 1759 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
113
Reported sales
456
Asking price (median)
3,500 €
Inspection failure rate
34.7 %
Average mileage
265,044 km
Time on market (median)
10 days
Fleet for sale
1.2 %

The Volvo S40 is Finland's #14 most popular Volvo model: 113 cars are for sale, which is 1.8 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 3,500 € and the average is 4,154 €; the cheapest car costs 600 € and the priciest 25,950 €. Cars for sale are model years 1997–2012, averaging 20 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (68% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (98%). Average mileage is 265,044 km. Median time on market is 10 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 34.7 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 3 %
  • Below market price 13 %
  • At market price 41 %
  • Above market price 27 %
  • Well above market price 17 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 68 %
  • Diesel 32 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 75 %
  • Automatic 24 %
  • Other 2 %

Seller

  • Private seller 51 %
  • Dealer 49 %

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)
20260–1,100 €
201265,935 €5,790 €
2011104,195 €3,240 €
201042,795 €3,250 €
2009113,250 €3,595 €
2008184,400 €3,000 €
200782,775 €2,967 €
2006173,400 €2,950 €
2005113,190 €2,490 €
2004143,795 €2,750 €
200341,400 €1,200 €
200242,495 €1,300 €
200171,500 €1,100 €
200018,900 €1,174 €
199932,050 €1,100 €
19983600 €800 €
19972775 €1,150 €
19960–1,050 €
19870–550 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 7.4 %/yr

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 10 days

Largest Volvo S40 sellers

Private sellers also have 63 Volvo S40 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Volvo S40 cars by region

Uusimaa: 26Varsinais-Suomi: 12Satakunta: 3Kanta-Häme: 3Etelä-Savo: 0Pirkanmaa: 16Päijät-Häme: 2Kymenlaakso: 7Etelä-Karjala: 4Pohjois-Savo: 4Pohjois-Karjala: 2Keski-Suomi: 8Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 5Pohjanmaa: 1Keski-Pohjanmaa: 3Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 16Kainuu: 4Lappi: 7Ahvenanmaa: 0
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  • over 15

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa2621.1 %3,125 €
Pirkanmaa1613 %4,090 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa1613 %3,270 €
Varsinais-Suomi129.8 %3,945 €
Keski-Suomi86.5 %2,200 €
Kymenlaakso75.7 %4,900 €
Lappi75.7 %3,800 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa54.1 %4,900 €
Etelä-Karjala43.3 %3,575 €
Kainuu43.3 %3,090 €
Pohjois-Savo43.3 %1,850 €
Kanta-Häme32.4 %2,400 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa32.4 %2,900 €
Satakunta32.4 %4,150 €
Pohjois-Karjala21.6 %3,600 €
Päijät-Häme21.6 %13,275 €
Pohjanmaa10.8 %4,490 €
Etelä-Savo00 %–

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Volvo S40 listings per day

For sale 129

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Volvo S40 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 113 used Volvo S40 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Volvo S40 cars?

There are 113 used Volvo S40 cars for sale in Finland. bilbil.fi lists all used Volvo S40 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, J. Rinta-Jouppi, Kamux.

How much does a used Volvo S40 cost?

The median asking price of Volvo S40 cars for sale is 3,500 €, and the average is 4,154 €. Prices range from 600 € to 25,950 €.

What have used Volvo S40 cars sold for?

456 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 5,790 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Volvo S40 are for sale?

Model years 1997–2012 are for sale. Model year 2008 has the most listings (18 cars).

How popular is the Volvo S40?

The Volvo S40 is the #14 most popular Volvo model in Finland: its share of Volvo cars for sale is 1.8 %.

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 7.4% 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 10 days before being sold.

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

The most common fuel type is petrol: 68% of cars for sale.

What share of Volvo S40 cars have an automatic gearbox?

24% of Volvo S40 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Volvo S40 cars?

49% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 51% 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 265,044 km.

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

The largest number of Volvo S40 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (26 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa.

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