Volvo S40 owner's manuals
The Volvo S40 appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 13 model years, from 1999 to 2011. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
13 yearsHow to get the right S40 manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Volvo owner site and choose the S40.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your S40 can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Volvo manuals
Volvo's support site has digital manuals searchable by model and year, and many newer cars include the manual in the center display.
Questions
Where can I get the Volvo S40 owner's manual?
Volvo publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (volvocars.com). Choose the S40 and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every S40 year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the S40 spans 1999–2011. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Volvo S40?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Volvo dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.