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All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – general information Your Volvo can be equipped with an electronically controlled All Wheel Drive system, which means that power is distributed automatically between the fr ...

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 ...

Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane1 or above will not affect engine reliability. Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsep ...