The 1997 Volvo S40 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 103 kW (140 hp).

The asking price is 9,900 SEK. That is 6,300 SEK (39%) below bilbil.se's estimated market price of 16,200 SEK. The estimate is based on 56 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 58%.

The asking price has been reduced by 2,600 SEK from the original 12,500 SEK. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 13 days. At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 14 days.

The odometer reads 184,850 km. The next inspection is due by 30/11/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

This car has been sold before within bilbil.se's tracking: it sold on 25/08/2026 for 10,000 SEK, at 180,000 km. It is now listed for 100 SEK less than in that sale. It has covered about 4,850 km more since.

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is Åhlin Bil (Bromma).

The car has been for sale for 8 days since 01/11/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
TRX073
Mileage
184,850 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1,948 cm³
Model year
1997
First registration
01/05/2003
Type approval number
e4*93/81*0007*00
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
9.7 s
Body type
Sedan
Colour
Black
Next inspection due
30/11/2026
Country of manufacture
Netherlands
Assembly plant
VDL Nedcar, Born
bilbil.se ID
176185

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
B4204S
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
No
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Engine speed at peak power
6,000 rpm
Torque
183 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
4,500 rpm
Number of gears
5
Top speed
210 km/h

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
9 l/100 km
ECE, city
10.7 l/100 km
ECE, 90 km/h
6.2 l/100 km
ECE, 120 km/h
7.6 l/100 km
ECE, combined
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel tank
60 l
Emission class
Euro 4
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,480 × 1,720 × 1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m
Boot space
471 l
Boot space to window line, seats folded
853 l
Kerb weight
1,245 kg
Gross weight
1,720 kg
Payload
400 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Max towing weight
1,400 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
500 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
4
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
Generation 1 (V)
Produced
1996–2000
Sub-model
Sedan (V)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 9,900 SEK

Below market price

Market price estimate 16,200 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 56 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo S40, 1997) 12,990 SEK
  • Sold by a dealer +4,450 SEK
  • Manual transmission −1,240 SEK
  • Market price estimate 16,200 SEK

At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 14 days.

8,000 SEK10,000 SEK12,000 SEK14,000 SEK20/8/202616/9/202613/10/20269/11/2026
  • Private seller · 20/8/–22/8/2026
  • Åhlin Bil · 1/11/–9/11/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
20/08/202612,500 SEK–Private seller
21/08/202612,000 SEK−500 SEKPrivate seller
22/08/202610,000 SEK−2,000 SEKPrivate seller
01/11/202610,900 SEK–Åhlin Bil
02/11/20269,900 SEK−1,000 SEKÅhlin Bil
03/11/20268,900 SEK−1,000 SEKÅhlin Bil
09/11/20269,900 SEK+1,000 SEKÅhlin Bil

Next inspection due by 30/11/2026

Less than a month left. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

Sale periods

Private seller, Jönköping, Jönköping 5 days
Åhlin Bil, Bromma, Stockholm 8 days for sale
20/8/202616/9/202613/10/20269/11/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
25/08/202610,000 SEK180,000 km5 daysPrivate seller, Jönköping, Jönköping

Listing changes

Change
09/11/2026Asking price Åhlin Bil8,900 SEK ↑ 9,900 SEK
03/11/2026Asking price Åhlin Bil9,900 SEK ↓ 8,900 SEK
02/11/2026Asking price Åhlin Bil10,900 SEK ↓ 9,900 SEK
01/11/2026Seller changed Private seller → Åhlin Bil
01/11/2026Asking price Åhlin Bil10,000 SEK ↑ 10,900 SEK
01/11/2026Mileage Åhlin Bil180,000 km ↑ 184,850 km
22/08/2026Asking price Private seller12,000 SEK ↓ 10,000 SEK
21/08/2026Asking price Private seller12,500 SEK ↓ 12,000 SEK

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 360 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 215/35 R19
  • 215/40 R18
  • 225/35 R18
  • 205/45 R17
  • 205/50 R16
  • 185/65 R15
  • 195/55 R15
  • 195/60 R15

Wheel sizes for this model

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration TRX073?

TRX073 is a 1997 Volvo S40 with 184,850 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 9,900 SEK.

How much does Volvo S40 cost?

Volvo S40 is for sale at 9,900 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 16,200 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 8 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 01/11/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 2,600 SEK below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 25/08/2026 for 10,000 SEK, and it has been driven about 4,850 km more since then.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 01/05/2003.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 184,850 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the car must be inspected by 30/11/2026. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is Volvo S40 located?

The car is located in Stockholm (Bromma, Stockholm).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Åhlin Bil (Bromma).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.