Volvo V40 Hatchback
New 2022 Volvo V40: prices, specs and on-sale date![Volvo V40 SUV - front (watermarked)](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZfVztjjb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247288/autoexpress/2019/01/volvo_v40_-_front_watermarked.jpg)
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New 2022 Volvo V40: prices, specs and on-sale date
The new Volvo V40 will bolster the brand’s range of small “40” models, evolving from a hatchback into a compact crossover
7 Jul 2020
Volvo V40 (2012-2019) review![Audi A3 vs Volvo V40 vs Volkswagen Golf - Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QLQPqXIK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184041/autoexpress/2016/07/dsc_6666.jpg)
![Audi A3 vs Volvo V40 vs Volkswagen Golf - Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QLQPqXIK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184041/autoexpress/2016/07/dsc_6666.jpg)
Volvo V40 (2012-2019) review
The Volvo V40 is a classy and economical alternative to the Audi A3 Sportback, as long as you don't need maximum boot space
25 Oct 2019
Used Volvo V40 review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Qhaam0FW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702815/autoexpress/2018/06/volvo-v40-002.jpg)
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Used Volvo V40 review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Volvo V40 covering the V40 Mk2 (2012-date)
21 Jun 2018
Volvo V40 Polestar Performance Pack 2017 review![Volvo V40 Polestar Performance Pack - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5woiRUqI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184167/autoexpress/2017/10/dsc_9972.jpg)
![Volvo V40 Polestar Performance Pack - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5woiRUqI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184167/autoexpress/2017/10/dsc_9972.jpg)
Volvo V40 Polestar Performance Pack 2017 review
We drive the Volvo V40 Polestar with the Performance Pack to see if it adds an extra edge to the hot hatch?
6 Oct 2017
Long-term test review: Volvo V40![Volvo V40 - side](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TH7AzvRI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244581/autoexpress/2017/06/1volvov40.jpg)
![Volvo V40 - side](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TH7AzvRI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244581/autoexpress/2017/06/1volvov40.jpg)
Long-term test review: Volvo V40
Final report: low-tech infotainment has failed to dim the appeal of the Volvo V40 hatch
31 Jul 2017
New Volvo V40 2016 review![Volvo V40 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--60J_qd9Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243002/autoexpress/2016/06/volvo-v40-142.jpg)
![Volvo V40 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--60J_qd9Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243002/autoexpress/2016/06/volvo-v40-142.jpg)
New Volvo V40 2016 review
With an XC90-inspired facelift, can the Volvo V40 take the fight to premium rivals like the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3?
21 Jun 2016
Volvo V40 SE Lux automatic 2015 review![Volvo V40 - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--La8Nq71q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249073/autoexpress/9/91/v40-44_0.jpg)
![Volvo V40 - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--La8Nq71q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249073/autoexpress/9/91/v40-44_0.jpg)
Volvo V40 SE Lux automatic 2015 review
Does efficient new engine range give Volvo V40 added appeal?
21 Aug 2015
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Volvo V40 D4 review
New Volvo V40 D4 impresses with huge reductions in emissions
13 Sep 2014
Volvo V40 T3 R-Design![Volvo V40 T3 R-Design front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Vy2YoY_2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255539/autoexpress/volvo-v40-t3-rdesign-1-front-tracking.jpg)
![Volvo V40 T3 R-Design front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Vy2YoY_2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255539/autoexpress/volvo-v40-t3-rdesign-1-front-tracking.jpg)
Volvo V40 T3 R-Design
We drive the Volvo V40 T3 R-Design, which blends an EcoBoost engine with a sporty design package
10 Apr 2013
Volvo V40: Fourth report![Volvo V40 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YBiXYKi4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255535/autoexpress/volvo-v40-1.jpg)
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Volvo V40: Fourth report
A new arrival means lots of baby kit to push our Volvo V40 hatch’s practicality to the limit
20 Mar 2013
Next Volvo V40 to get VW-style platform tech![Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OsH36ULP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184403/autoexpress/volvo-v40_0.jpg)
![Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OsH36ULP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184403/autoexpress/volvo-v40_0.jpg)
Next Volvo V40 to get VW-style platform tech
The next generation of small Volvos will include an XC40 crossover
7 Mar 2013
Volvo V40 D2 R-Design![Volvo V40 D2 R-Design Lux front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--VnjbU2mV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255537/autoexpress/volvo-v40-rdesign-1-front-tracking.jpg)
![Volvo V40 D2 R-Design Lux front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--VnjbU2mV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255537/autoexpress/volvo-v40-rdesign-1-front-tracking.jpg)
Volvo V40 D2 R-Design
Is the sporty new Volvo V40 R-Design a match for the BMW M Sport and Audi S line models?
29 Jan 2013
Volvo V40: Third report![Volvo V40 rear static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--iCy6FhFE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562238475/autoexpress/1-volvo-header.jpg)
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Volvo V40: Third report
Driving a pristine white Volvo V40 in bad weather leaves our man with a lot of cleaning to do
9 Jan 2013
Volvo V40: Second report![Volvo V40 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--huTafi9j--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241594/autoexpress/1_v40-header.jpg)
![Volvo V40 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--huTafi9j--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241594/autoexpress/1_v40-header.jpg)
Volvo V40: Second report
Our long-term Volvo V40’s encyclopaedic touchscreen control has our man transfixed
31 Oct 2012
Volvo V40 R-Design and Cross Country prices![Volvo V40 R-Design prices front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GETwevrr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255537/autoexpress/volvo-v40-rdesign-1.jpg)
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Volvo V40 R-Design and Cross Country prices
V40 R-Design and Cross Country start at £22,295 and £22,595
9 Oct 2012
Volvo V40 R-Design revealed![Volvo V40 R-Design front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Um3gVAq8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255539/autoexpress/volvo-v40-redesign-1.jpg)
![Volvo V40 R-Design front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Um3gVAq8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255539/autoexpress/volvo-v40-redesign-1.jpg)
Volvo V40 R-Design revealed
Production-ready Volvo V40 R-Design gets a unique grille and big alloys
27 Sep 2012
Volvo V40: First report![Volvo V40 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uvKv8cI7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255483/autoexpress/v40-header.jpg)
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Volvo V40: First report
New addition to our fleet is one of the safest cars on the road, so we couldn’t be better protected
12 Sep 2012
Volvo V40 vs rivals![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0QBTNNTV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249605/autoexpress/header-web.jpg)
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Volvo V40 vs rivals
Volvo is aiming to turn the tide in the family hatch class with its new V40. We test it against its key rivals
8 Aug 2012
Volvo V40 D2 SE![Volvo V40 D2 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GPMA4qFe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255543/autoexpress/volvo_v40_front_track.jpg)
![Volvo V40 D2 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GPMA4qFe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255543/autoexpress/volvo_v40_front_track.jpg)
Volvo V40 D2 SE
Our verdict on the efficient 1.6-litre diesel Volvo V40, which we've driven on UK roads
31 Jul 2012
Volvo V40 T4![Volvo V40 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Exta3fip--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254468/autoexpress/images/car_photo_531151.jpg)
![Volvo V40 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Exta3fip--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254468/autoexpress/images/car_photo_531151.jpg)
Volvo V40 T4
Our verdict on the range-topping version of the new Audi A3-rivalling Volvo V40
29 May 2012
Volvo V40 D2 ES![Volvo V40 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WGId4uUy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254447/autoexpress/images/car_photo_529006.jpg)
![Volvo V40 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WGId4uUy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254447/autoexpress/images/car_photo_529006.jpg)
Volvo V40 D2 ES
We get behind the wheel of the new Golf-rivalling Volvo V40 ahead of its UK launch in September
25 May 2012
Volvo V40 revealed![Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--v9QFzhwo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254187/autoexpress/images/car_photo_504247.jpg)
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Volvo V40 revealed
New Golf-rivalling Volvo V40 has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show
6 Mar 2012
Volvo V40 official video![Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X3zSau7h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254172/autoexpress/images/car_photo_502657.jpg)
![Volvo V40](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X3zSau7h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254172/autoexpress/images/car_photo_502657.jpg)
Volvo V40 official video
Watch official footage of the all-new Volvo V40 ahead its debut at the Geneva Motor Show
2 Mar 2012
Volvo V40 Bi-Fuel![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--t32Gma3a--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253254/autoexpress/images/car_photo_4019.jpg)
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Volvo V40 Bi-Fuel
Say bi-fuel to most drivers and they will look confused and tell you to go and buy your own fuel. But there's a smug group of motorists who have alrea…
1 Mar 2002