Volvo V40 Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2000–2004 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2004 Volvo V40 window sticker reads 22 mpg combined (19 city, 27 highway) for the 1.9L 4-cyl.

The Volvo V40 window sticker — build, options & years

The Volvo V40 ran from 2000–2004.

Powertrain on the label
1.9L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
22 mpg combined (2004)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
1 (2000–2004)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volvo V40 VIN decoder.

What the Volvo V40 sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2004 V40:

FIG.01·Volvo V40 — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving19 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising27 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label22 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 404 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Station Wagons, 2004) the best V40 version ranks #6 of 6 on combined MPG (the class best is 35 mpg).

How the V40's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2000 to 2004:

FIG.02·Volvo V40 — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
200020012002200320042123222222
RANGE 21 → 22·SOURCE EPA · 2000–2004

Combined went from 21 mpg in 2000 to 22 in 2004; the best year on file is 2001 at 23 mpg.

The V40 sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the V40 trails all 1: its most efficient 2004 version reads 22 mpg, the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 34.

FIG.03·Volvo V40 window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Volvo V40200422 mpg—
Volkswagen Jetta Wagon200534 mpg—
ROWS 2·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Volvo V40 · 5 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.4
Complaint severity4.4

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Volvo V40 VIN decoder.

V40 window sticker — every model year

Any V40 from 2000–2004: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Volvo models: Volvo window stickers.

Other Volvo window stickers

FIG.06·Other Volvo window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Volvo XC902003–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
Volvo XC602010–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD28 mpg
Volvo S602001–2026Compact Cars31 mpg
Volvo XC402019–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD106 mpg
Volvo EX302025–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD116 mpg
Volvo V602015–2026Small Station Wagons31 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Volvo V40

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every V40, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volvo V40 all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Volvo V40 window sticker show?

The 2004 label shows up to 22 mpg combined, #6 of 6 in its EPA class (Small Station Wagons). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,500 a year.

Does the V40 sticker show better MPG than the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?

No: the most efficient 2004 V40 reads 22 mpg combined, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 34.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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