Volvo S40

2002-04 models mfg. before Jan. 2004

FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Test details:

The Volvo S40 was introduced in the 2000 model year and structurally modified beginning with 2002 models to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head tilted outward, brushed the A-pillar, and continued partway out the open side window.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the A-pillar hit was negligible.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test. Larger photo
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates the driver's survival space was maintained well. Larger photo
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head brushed the A-pillar as it began to rebound from the airbag. Head acceleration from this hit was negligible. Larger photo
Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries. Larger photo

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Built-in child restraints (optional)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2002 Volvo S40 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,981 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 101 in.
Length: 178 in.
Width: 68 in.
Engine: 1.9 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 2, 2005