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2003 Volvo S 40

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

3

3 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,317

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2006066 · manufacturer campaign 154

27 March 2006

Transport Canada lists: 800 1998 · S 40 2001–2005 · V 40 2001–2004 · V 50 2005–2006 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. The label indicates that the booster cushion can be used for children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 lb). CMVSS 213 states that the minimum weight for use must be 18 kg (40 lb). Should an underweight child be placed in the booster cushion and the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child may have a greater risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Canada will send a letter to owners explaining this problem and will supply updated weight limit decal to be applied to each side window.

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Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2003261 · manufacturer campaign 128

27 October 2003

Transport Canada lists: S 40 2003–2004 · V 40 2003–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, improper welding of the end cover that secures the service nipple to the fuel rail may eventually cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could create the risk of a vehicle fire and possible injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a V-clamp securing device to the fuel rail.

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Other

Transport Canada recall 2003226 · manufacturer campaign 124

12 September 2003

Transport Canada lists: C 70 2003–2004 · S 40 2003–2004 · S 60 2003–2004 · S 80 2003–2004 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210.2. The symbol indicating the presence of a lower universal anchorage system, and a reproduction of this symbol were omitted from the owner's manual.

What the dealer will do

The corrected owner's manual page will be mailed to owners.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 143 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
246 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Volvo S 40 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2003 Volvo S 40. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Volvo S 40 get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Volvo S 40 at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 246 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Volvo S 40 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,317 in fuel, producing roughly 4,943 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.