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Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult. Beca ...

Driving Dynamics: Engines
The Volvo S40 is available with a range of high-tech engines that reflect its role as a premium alternative. Three new engines joined the range in 2007: a 145 PS 2.0-litre petrol, a five-cylinder ...

Towing a trailer
The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below. Recommended hitch tongue load: not more than 10% of the trailer's weight. The trailer load should ...