Volvo V40 value and depreciation
Known for premium hatch with class-leading safety.
Depreciation curve
We class the Volvo V40 as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 47% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 81% |
| 3 years | 63% |
| 5 years | 47% |
| 7 years | 36% |
| 10 years | 23% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Early V40s were compact wagons, but South Africans know the nameplate best as the 2013 to 2019 premium hatch. It was pitched hard on safety, with autonomous city braking standard, and undercut German rivals on spec. Steep depreciation when new makes it decent value used.
V40 against its rivals
Volvo V40: common questions
Does the Volvo V40 hold its value?
We class the Volvo V40 as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 47% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
Keep going
All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.