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2006 Volvo S40

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 S40.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2006 Volvo S40 is a passenger car built on a transverse-engined platform typical of Volvo's compact executive sedans, pairing a 5-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.1 quarts of oil meeting viscosity specification I. For efficiency, the EPA rates this model at 18 city, 25 highway, and 20 combined miles per gallon. With 59 owner complaints logged across the S40's 2000-2011 production span, the 2006 falls well below the peak of 134 complaints recorded for the 2000 model year, reflecting a substantial improvement in overall reliability even as the electrical system remains the primary concern area across these years, with three recalls affecting this model year.

Model year2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil typeIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 91 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter 8692305. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 91 · 590 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size205-50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	8692305
Engine air filter	30757155
Fuel filter	31271607 alt 31273741
Battery	30772226 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades	31457759
Thermostat	31319608
Cabin air filter	30780376 alt 30780377

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.4 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	3230 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S40 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2006 T5 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	6.50 sec	14.90 sec	218 hp	AWD
2005	T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	6.70 sec	15.00 sec	218 hp	FWD
2005	T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	6.80 sec	15.10 sec	218 hp	AWD
2005	T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	6.90 sec	15.20 sec	218 hp	FWD
2005	T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.10 sec	15.30 sec	218 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.1 qt of I engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 1161745
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2
Power Steering Fluid	SYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	133 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	133 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	19 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	19 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 14 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	27 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	81 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Spark Plug Gap	0.027 in
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.20-1.30 lbs
Oil Type	Volvo part number 87085817 or equivalent
Oil Capacity	6.00-6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	91
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	590 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	91
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	88 ft-lbs / 51 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0019 in / 0.0029 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.386 in / 0.937 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.354 in / 0.905 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs, Step 2: 18 ft. lbs, Step 3: 100

11 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs, Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 100

11 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 100

11 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	130 degrees.	130 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	130 degrees.	130 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

33 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

33 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

33 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs; M8 Bolts: 18 ft. lbs.; M7 Bolts 13 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts: 90 degrees

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 37,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 60,000 mi	Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Volvo S40 sits in the middle of a declining complaint trend, with 59 complaints — lower than the 2005 peak of 81 but higher than the 25 reported for 2007 and the single-digit figures that follow through 2011. Recalls held at three for both 2005 and 2006, down from six in 2004, while technical service bulletins decreased to 167 from 177 the prior year. Electrical System complaints led the 2006 categories at 14, followed by Fuel/Propulsion System at six, Visibility at five, and Engine at four; the data does not specify root causes for these patterns. Only one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints were recorded for the model year. Investigations remained at zero across the entire 2004-2011 span after two in 2000 and one in 2001. For a buyer, 2006 represents a transitional year with moderate complaint volume and recall activity, making it a reasonable but not standout choice compared to the cleaner 2007-2011 records.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

167

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System14

Fuel/Propulsion System6

Visibility5

Engine4

Air Bags3

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Electrical System,Structure,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2

Electrical System,Structure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V566000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL…

08V033000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 28/01/2008

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PEM AND INSTALL IT IN A NEW LOCATION TO PREVENT CORROSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 167 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 91 battery Vehicles taking 6.1 qt Engine oil filter 8692305 Engine air filter 30757155 Fuel filter 31271607 Battery 30772226

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 S40 take?

6.1 qt of I, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 S40 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S40 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.

2006 Volvo S40

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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