Crash Test 2002 - 2004 Volvo S40 IIHS Frontal Impact

Volvo S40 2002-04 models mfg. before Jan. 2004 FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Good Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Volvo S40 was introduced in the 2000 model year and structurally modified beginning with 2002 models to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy&head tilted outward, brushed the A-pillar, and continued partway out the open side window. Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the A-pillar hit was negligible.