There are few changes to either the S40 or V50 for 2011. It retains the distinctive floating center console, all the safety systems Volvo is famous for and the T5 turbocharged engine. The Volvo S40 ...

In the '70s and '80s, Volvo promoted one thing; safety. Its vehicles were known to keep you secure in accidents, but the penalty was - how can we put it? - design. Remember the old box your mom used ...

The total came to $33,015. The S40's newfound Swedishness (the old car was a joint-platform venture with Mitsubishi) hasn't gone unnoticed by our staff: The feel and texture of all contact surfaces ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Exterior Design *** The S40 could be the best-worst looking car on the road. On one hand, its design is a thrillingly modern (or postmodern, if you re ...