What is the accident rate for the Volvo S40?

The Volvo S40 has an accident rate of 30.2% based on 742 vehicles analyzed from 2000–2013. The salvage rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 1.6%.

Is the Volvo S40 reliable?

The Volvo S40 has an odometer issue rate of 1.5%, a frame damage rate of 7.5%, and an average of 2.8 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Volvo S40 Statistics

742 vehicles analyzed (2000–2013)

Last updated: May 2026

The Volvo S40 has an accident rate of 30.2% based on 742 vehicles analyzed from 2000 to 2013. The salvage title rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 1.6%. Average mileage is 113,217 miles with 2.8 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

30.2%

Accident Rate

1.6%

Total Loss Rate

7.5%

Frame Damage

0.5%

Salvage Title

1.5%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.8

Avg Mileage113,217 mi

Common Specs

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
2000 Volvo S40	11	36.4%
2001 Volvo S40	13	30.8%
2004 Volvo S40	43	23.3%
2005 Volvo S40	83	24.1%
2006 Volvo S40	90	23.3%
2007 Volvo S40	111	27.0%
2008 Volvo S40	78	39.7%
2009 Volvo S40	83	36.1%
2010 Volvo S40	116	33.6%
2011 Volvo S40	99	34.3%

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