Volvo V40 insurance group
16–35 of 50
How good is the Volvo V40?
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 100,910. A guide, not a guarantee.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the Volvo V40 (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol/LPG), across 435 recorded variants.
- 90–250 bhp
- Power
- 5.9s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 1,498–2,497 cc
- Engine
- 28–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 88–236 g/km
- CO₂
- £345
- Road tax (VED)
- 16–35 of 50
- Insurance group
- 4,369 mm
- Length
- 2,041 mm
- Width
- 1,439 mm
- Height
- 2,647 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,417 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 100%
- Safety assist
The Volvo V40 Hatchback (12-19) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2012 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4 (190bhp) Momentum 5dManual | Diesel | 187 bhp | 74 mpg | 99 | 27 |
| D4 (190bhp) Momentum 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Diesel | 187 bhp | 67 mpg | 109 | 27 |
| T3 (152bhp) Momentum 5dManual | Petrol | 149 bhp | 39.8 - 42.8 mpg | 139 | 23 |
| T3 (152bhp) Momentum 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Petrol | 149 bhp | 37.2 - 40.9 mpg | 132 | 23 |
| T3 (152bhp) R DESIGN Pro 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Petrol | 149 bhp | 37.2 - 40.9 mpg | 136 | 24 |
| D3 (4 Cyl 150bhp) Momentum 5dManual | Diesel | 147 bhp | 50.4 - 55.4 mpg | 121 | 21 |
| D3 (4 Cyl 150bhp) Momentum 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 47.9 - 52.3 mpg | 118 | 21 |
| D3 (4 Cyl 150bhp) R DESIGN Pro 5dManual | Diesel | 147 bhp | 50.4 - 55.4 mpg | 125 | 22 |
| D3 (4 Cyl 150bhp) Cross Country Pro 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 47.9 - 52.3 mpg | 127 | 22 |
| T2 (122bhp) Momentum 5dManual | Petrol | 120 bhp | 39.8 - 42.8 mpg | 137 | 18 |
| T2 (122bhp) Momentum 5d GeartronicAutomatic | Petrol | 120 bhp | 38.2 - 41.5 mpg | 129 | 18 |
| D2 (120bhp) Momentum 5dManual | Diesel | 118 bhp | 49.6 - 56.5 mpg | 122 | 17 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.