Volvo S40 towing capacity by year

The Volvo S40 has tow data across 12 model years, from 2000 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Volvo S40 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2004 model year at 3,300 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Volvo S40 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Volvo S40 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volvo S40, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Volvo S40 years (2007–2011)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Volvo S40 years (2000–2006)

Earlier model years for the Volvo S40, going back to 2000. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.