Volvo S40 Towing Capacity

Up to

1500kg

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The towing capacity of the Volvo S40 supports up to 1500kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your Volvo S40 matches the example listed here.

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Volvo S40 braked* towing capacity

Year	Braked capacity from	Braked capacity to
2013	1500kg	1500kg
2012	1500kg	1500kg
2011	1500kg	1500kg
2010	1500kg	1500kg
2009	1500kg	1500kg
2008	1500kg	1500kg
2007	1500kg	1500kg
2006	1500kg	1500kg
2005	1500kg	1500kg
2004	1200kg	1500kg
2003	1200kg	1400kg
2002	1200kg	1400kg
2001	1200kg	1400kg
2000	1200kg	1400kg
1999	1200kg	1400kg
1998	1400kg	1400kg
1997	1400kg	1400kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

Volvo S40 Towing Capacity

Volvo S40 braked* towing capacity

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