The Volvo S40 (2 generations, 1999–2011) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.9L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 24 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Volvo S40 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Volvo S40 window sticker — build, options & years
The Volvo S40 ran from 1999–2011 across 2 generations (2001–2004, 2005–2011). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.9L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Volvo S40 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1999, 2011, 2010; the most-complained-about are 2000, 2001, 2005. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo S40 VIN decoder.
What the Volvo S40 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the S40, latest tested year 2011:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 402 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the S40 under Compact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the S40's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2000 to 2011. Worth checking before you compare a S40 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 3 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Volvo S40 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 24 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every S40 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Volvo S40 VIN decoder.
S40 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Volvo S40 for 1999–2011. Enter any S40 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Volvo model.
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Other Volvo window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Volvo XC60 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Volvo S60 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Volvo XC40 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 106 mpg | |
| Volvo EX30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 116 mpg | |
| Volvo V60 | Small Station Wagons | 31 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Volvo S40
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every S40, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo S40 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Volvo S40 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Volvo S40 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway), from its 2011 rating, with an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Volvo S40 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Volvo S40 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Volvo S40?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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