Generation 2, MS

Volvo S40 Sedan

09.2003 - 03.2007 · United States

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Generation 2, MS

MS38, MS68, MS68, MH68

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Volvo S40, Generation 2, MS, USA market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2003 - 03.2007). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: B5244S4, B5254T3
Engine displacement, cc: 2435–2521
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2639
Ground clearance, mm: 147
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol AI-91

Equipment and practical details

Volvo S40 · Generation 2, MS · USA · 09.2003 - 03.2007. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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ISOFIX anchor points: On a version with ISOFIX, check the anchor locations and child-seat compatibility. Confirm the number of suitable seats and top-tether provision separately.
MacPherson front suspension: For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Seat-position memory: Check that positions can be stored and recalled, particularly if several drivers will use the car.

Specifications and technical details

6 versions

2.4 L, 166 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

B5244S4 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.4i МT Base	12.2003 - 03.2007

2.4 L, 166 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

B5244S4 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4i AT Base	12.2003 - 03.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

B5254T3 · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.5 МT T5	12.2003 - 03.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

B5254T3 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.5 АT T5	12.2003 - 03.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

B5254T3 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.5 АT T5 AWD	12.2003 - 03.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

B5254T3 · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 МT T5 AWD	12.2003 - 03.2007

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