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2008 Volvo S40

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

10.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,619

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2010396 · manufacturer campaign R231

8 November 2010

Transport Canada lists: C30 2007–2010 · C70 2006–2010 · S40 2004–2010 · S60 2001–2009 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.

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Steering

Transport Canada recall 2008260 · manufacturer campaign 201

18 July 2008

Transport Canada lists: C30 2008–2009 · C70 2008–2009 · S40 2008–2009 · V50 2008–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an improperly manufactured power steering return hose may suddenly rupture, causing a fluid leak. An unexpected loss of steering power assist may result in a vehicle crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the power steering return line assembly.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 60% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
239 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Volvo S40 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2008 Volvo S40. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Volvo S40 get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Volvo S40 at 10.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 239 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Volvo S40 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,619 in fuel, producing roughly 3,904 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.