Interesting Facts About the Volvo V40
The Volvo V40 nameplate has been used for two distinct models spanning more than two decades, from the mid‑1990s through 2019. It began as a station‑wagon version of the S40 and later re‑appeared as a modern hatchback, covering a full timeline of Volvo’s small‑family car evolution.
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Two Separate Generations
The original Volvo V40 was produced from 1995 to 2004 as a station‑wagon version of the S40, while a completely new V40 hatchback was manufactured from 2012 to 2019. This makes the V40 one of the few Volvo nameplates to span two very different body styles.
Early Production Peaks
During its early years the V40 saw strong production numbers: 57,359 units were built in 1996‑1997, followed by a surge to 106,107 units in 1997‑1998, then 49,901 units in 1998‑1999, and 87,755 units in 1999‑2000. These figures illustrate the model’s popularity in its first decade.
2012 Geneva Motor Show Debut
The second‑generation V40 was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and positioned as a small family car in Europe’s C‑segment. It remained in production until 2019, offering a contemporary hatchback alternative to Volvo’s larger models.
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