Volvo S40 (NedCar)

• First generation S40 model
• Four door sedan built in the NedCar factory in the Netherlands
• Sold in the USA from 2000 through 2004 model year
• USA models were all equipped with a turbocharged 2.0L inline 4 cylinder gasoline engine
• USA models were all FWD with automatic transmission

While available in other markets as early as 1995, this model was first available in the USA market for the 2000 model year.  It was sold up through the 2004 model year where it was replaced during the middle of the model year by the P1 S40. This can cause some confusion around parts for 2004 models at times since they are both completely different platforms but both may be registered at 2004 vehicles.

While the NedCar S40 is generally a pretty solid vehicle, earlier models did have some issues with the front suspension which resulted in many of them getting the complete front suspension replaced with later style components.  This causes some issues when trying to find the correct front suspension replacement parts since early and late suspension parts are completely different.

The models these used a Siemens based engine management instead of the Bosch systems in use on other Volvos of the same period.

Model information is based on the USA vehicle market. Other model variations may exist outside the USA.