04-07-2019:
Report of touch screen failing to work on a Volvo XC40 after being exposed to the sun on a hot day (32C). Once ambient temperatures and the interior of the car cooled down it started to work again.
06-07-2019:
Report of unspecified turbo fault on May 2019 Volvo XC40 that occurred 3 weeks into ownership. Now been with Volvo dealer 4 weeks and still they don't know what is wrong with it. 3 Different parts have been changed.
07-10-2019:
Report of starting problems with June 2019 Volvo XC40 Inscription Pro T5 AWD. When this happens the car is completely dead – you literally put your foot on the brake, press the starter button and absolutely nothing happens.
16-10-2019:
Problem with starting XC40 T5 attributed to overly 'hard' brake pedal after the car had been standing for a while, making it difficult for the drivers to press the pedal hard enough to activate the brake pedal safety switch that allows the starter motor circuit to complete.
30-10-2019:
Report of SRS Airbag warning light coming on in July 2019 Volvo XC40, two months after delivery. It was caused by a faulty drivers side seatbelt senor which had to be replaced. Then in October 2019 the "brakes failed whilst driving on a dual carriageway." So far, the dealer can find no reason for this that he is prepared to commit to.
30-04-2020:
Report of stuck charging lead when charging an XC40 PHEV. Volvo Assistance attended.
30-06-2020:
Report of paint bubbling on the driver's door of a 2019 XC40. Dealer replaced the entire door under warranty.
05-07-2023:
Report of the navigation voice commands disappearing. When a destination is set the voice confirms that ‘the route is being calculated’ but then there is no follow up voice instruction to accompany the map directions on the screen. Checked in settings that the volume is turned up and that it is set on ‘unmute’.
November 2017
Volvo XC40 launched
The XC40 is Volvo's first premium compact SUV. Designed primarily for the city, it features much of the advanced connectivity, entertainment and safety technology from Volvo's newest 60- and 90 series cars, the XC60, S90, V90 and XC90. It is also powered by Volvo's efficient Drive-E engines, and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive, and with manual and automatic gearboxes.
Three petrol and two diesel engines will initially be available, with power ranging from 150 to 250PS. All these engines are 2.0-litre, four-cylinder units: there are 156PS T3, 190 hp T4 and 247PS T5 petrols, and 150PS D3 and 190PS D4 diesels.
The T3 is available exclusively with front-wheel drive, while the D3 is offered in front- or all-wheel-drive form. The T4, T5 and D4 come with all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. An automatic gearbox is also available on D3 versions. Full technical details of these engines will be released at a later date. Other powertrains will be offered later in the XC40's lifecycle.
February 2018
New T3 1.5-litre engine introduced
The all-new 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo's four-cylinder Drive-E engines. The three-cylinder powertrain (badged T3) comes with a six-speed manual transmission. An optional eight-speed automatic transmission follows.
Volvo's current D3 150 hp diesel and T4 190 hp petrol engines are also added to broaden the XC40 engine offer.
XC40 customers now also have more choice in trim levels, including entry-level Momentum and dynamic R-Design versions, plus the luxurious new Inscription trim level.
Inscription trim offers exterior styling choices with 18-inch, 19-inch, 20-inch or 21-inch wheels, unique skid plates, side window and grille mesh chrome, plus model-specific paint colours. Inside, Inscription adds a newly designed crystal gear knob (on versions with an automatic transmission) and the attractive Driftwood deco inlays, which Volvo introduced in its award-winning XC60 mid-size SUV.
XC40 customers can further express themselves with accessories such as the new exterior styling kit that offers brushed stainless steel skid plates, lower door trim mouldings and integrated dual tailpipes, and the new accessory roof spoiler.
July 2019
Upgrades to Volvo XC40 announced
The 1.5-litre three-cylinder T3 petrol engine, introduced last summer, gets a small increase in power, from 156HP to 163HP. It is also now available with the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission in addition to the existing six-speed manual gearbox. The manual's 0-62mph time is cut to 9.3 seconds, while the automatic takes 9.6 seconds. Efficiency is also improved, with WLTP combined fuel economy of between 37.2 and 41.5mpg for the T3 manual. The manual car's CO 2 emissions are also lower, ranging from 142 to 146g/km.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder T4 petrol engine is now available with two-wheel drive, as well as four-wheel drive. The front-drive T4 goes 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds while its combined fuel economy ranges from 33.6 to 36.7mpg. The T4 2WD is priced £1,400 below the equivalent 4WD version.
All XC40 automatics now come as standard with paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel, giving the driver a more connected and engaging driving experience.
Equipment changes include the addition of auto-folding door mirrors, a 12v power outlet in the luggage compartment, a locking glovebox and a load protection net.
For added comfort in cold weather, there is a new Winter Plus pack option, which adds a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats to the contents of the established Winter pack (heated front seats, a heated windscreen, headlight cleaning system and heated washer nozzles).
Volvo is introducing an upgraded Blind Spot Information System option with a new Steer Assist function to the XC40 range. This automatically applies corrective steering to return the XC40 to its lane to help avoid the risk of collision with another vehicle in the driver's blind spot.
To complete the updates to the XC40 range, there are three new exterior paint finishes to choose from: Thunder Grey, Glacier Silver and Pebble Grey.
The updated XC40 is available to order, with on-the-road prices from £28,965.
August 2020
Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 announced
A second plug-in hybrid Volvo XC40 has been announced. At the same time, two new mild-hybrid petrol options have been added to the range, in the form of the new XC40 B4 and B5.
With first UK deliveries of the new XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 scheduled for early 2021, the XC40 offers customers a choice of electrified powertrains: full battery-electric, petrol-electric plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid electrified petrol.
The new plug-in hybrid system combines a 129PS 1.5-litre petrol engine, an 82PS electric motor and 10.7kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery to deliver an all-electric driving range of up to 27 miles, meaning typical commuting journeys can be completed with zero tailpipe emissions and no petrol consumption. Its seven-speed automatic transmission helps make driving the XC40 Recharge T4 easy, smooth and refined, while official WLTP data records CO2 emissions from just 47g/km and fuel economy of up to 134.5mpg.
This efficiency underpins the XC40 Recharge T4’s low day-to-day running costs, while sub-£40,000 on-the-road prices mean it doesn’t attract the additional £325 Vehicle Excise Duty payable from years two to six. For business motorists, the low CO2 emissions further attract competitive benefit-in-kind rates for company car tax. A rate of just 12% means a 20% taxpayer would pay as little as £78 a month.
The new powertrain joins the established Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 in the XC40 range and is available in R-Design and Inscription equipment grades, with front-wheel drive. Respective on-the-road prices are £39,130 and £39,475. The new versions are on sale now and first deliveries to customers are expected in October 2020.
The XC40 is also newly available in two mild-hybrid versions, which feature a 48-volt battery to support a 2.0-litre petrol engine. A kinetic energy recovery system and an integrated starter generator add to the overall efficiency.
The new B4 produces 197PS and is available with front- or all-wheel drive, while the 250hp B5 comes exclusively with all-wheel drive. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on both.
The new powertrains replace the previous T4 and T5 petrol engines in the XC40 line-up. On-the-road prices are from £32,760 for the B4 (Momentum FWD) and £37,865 for the B5 (R-Design).
April 2024
Volvo XC40 Recharge rebranded EX40 for 2024
Volvo has announced updates to the XC40 line-up, including rebranding the electric XC40 Recharge SUV as the EX40. This brings the EX40's name in line with the EX30 and EX90 SUVs. The XC40 name remains in place for the mild-hybrid petrol versions.
Beyond the name change, the EX40 is offered with a new Single Motor Extended Range powertrain that offers a range of up to 343 miles. An optional Performance software upgrade will be available, which increases maximum output in the EX40 Twin Motor versions from 408PS to 442PS.
A new Sand Dune exterior colour option has also been introduced to EX40 and XC40 models, while the Ultimate trim level has been changed to Ultra.
The updated models are on sale now, with first customer deliveries expected in the summer.