Used Volvo S40 For Sale
Looking to buy a used Volvo S40 car? Used Car Expert has thousands of used Volvo cars for sale from used Volvo car dealers and private sellers across the UK.
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Volvo S40 For Sale Prices & Depreciation Trend
Used Car Expert recommends that you try to buy after a big drop in depreciation and before the next one, so with the current Volvo S40 you would aim to buy a 3 year old and sell it before it is 4 years old.
| Year | £ Average Price | £ Drop | % Depreciation |
| 2012 | £22,141.50 | - | - |
| 2011 | £17,420.00 | £4,721.50 | 21.32 |
| 2010 | £15,256.00 | £2,164.00 | 12.42 |
| 2009 | £10,951.00 | £4,305.00 | 28.22 |
| 2008 | £8,159.00 | £2,792.00 | 25.50 |
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The depreciation is based on analysis of UK retail prices over 3 years, using new brochure prices, a sample of 286 cars first registered in 2011, 222 cars first registered in 2010, 192 cars first registered in 2009, 1121 cars first registered in 2008.
Diesel Volvo S40 cars lose most over the first year (from new to 1 year old), so that is the best ‘nearly new’ buy in terms of car for money.
Petrol Volvo S40 cars lose least between years 1 and 3, so this is the best buy if you want to keep the car for a while.
Petrol Volvo S40 cars lose least between years 2 and 4, so that is the best buy on older cars.
For advice on what to pay, see below and for more detailed depreciation and mileage & spec adjusted prices & graphs visit our price guide.
Used Volvo S40 2004 – Buyer’s Guide
Why buy a Used Volvo S40?
The Focus based S40 is a very good junior executive car that makes real sense when compared to rivals such as the BMW 3 Series. A very refined car with a superbly light and unique interior, the S40 comes highly recommended.
The S40 has a great range of Ford derived engines and rides fantastically. It's handling is a weak spot but that is its only criticism.
I’ve seen several Used Volvo S40 for sale, which should I buy?
Huge savings (up to £1000 on average) are to be made on petrol S40s. The 1.8 makes real sense as this is a very economical engine - tough and cheaper to insure than the 2.0 diesel. Also the average mileage on these cars is likely to be much lower.
We would recommend S or SE spec on the Volvo S40. Sport trim will set you back £300 and the big wheels and sport suspension do the ride no favours.
Fault Checks for the Volvo S40
I’ve seen a Used Volvo S40 for sale, what is a good price?
A 3 year old 1.8 petrol in SE trim will cost £9000. You will pay £1000 to £1200 more for a 2.0 diesel.
The best time to buy is either nearly new (but sell at two and a half years) or at 3 years old when the first MOT is due year.
Volvo S40 Price Guides