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2011 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

2

2 current

Combined

9.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,069

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.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2011124 · manufacturer campaign R241

18 March 2011

Transport Canada lists: C 30 2011 · S 40 2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger-side support member (in the engine compartment) may have been manufactured incorrectly. As such, the frame member may have developed a crack during the forming process. This could have an effect on the front structure, reducing crash performance of the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury during a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the passenger-side support member. If a crack is found, Volvo will take the vehicle out of service and replace it with a new one of equal specification.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2010423 · manufacturer campaign R235

23 November 2010

Transport Canada lists: S 40 2009–2011 · S 60 2009, 2011 · V 50 2009–2011 · XC 60 2010–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats, the "end stops" on the seat frame rails may be missing. If the end stops are missing, the maximum allowable seat travel may be exceeded, resulting in an increased injury risk for out of position occupants in the event of a frontal collision.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front seat rails for the presence of an "end stop", and install one if necessary.

1,319 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 128 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
228 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Volvo S 40 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2011 Volvo S 40. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Volvo S 40 get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Volvo S 40 at 9.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 228 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Volvo S 40 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,069 in fuel, producing roughly 4,574 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.