Interesting Facts About the Volvo V40 VS
The Volvo V40 has been a staple of the Swedish brand’s lineup for two distinct eras. It first appeared as a compact wagon in the late 1990s and was later reborn as a modern C‑segment hatchback unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, staying in production until 2019.
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Two Generations, One Name
The original V40 wagon was produced from 1995 to 2004, with a North American launch in 2000 and a total volume of 352,910 units. After a hiatus, Volvo introduced a new V40 (2012–2019) as a small family car, marking a complete redesign and a shift to a hatchback body style.
Production Milestone Context
By the end of 2012, Volvo had built 17,568,947 cars across all models since 1927. The launch of the 2012 V40 contributed to this historic production tally, underscoring its role in Volvo’s long‑standing manufacturing legacy.
Rare Parts and Enthusiast Appeal
Owners of early‑2000s V40s have reported fitting uncommon components such as the HU‑1205 navigation unit, piano‑black steering wheels, CD multichangers, and special boot trays. While newer V40s (the 2012‑2019 run) can be harder to source parts for, Volvo’s practice of sharing components across models helps keep many parts available.
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