Introduction: Volvo introduced a facelift for the 2012 V40 and while it slightly improved the car's look, it greatly improved its fuel-efficiency and carbon footprint.

Introduction: After divorcing Ford, Volvo tried to find its way into the market with financial help from Geely, a giant Chinese automaker and created a new alternative for the premium compact hatchback segment, namely the V40.

Introduction: Volvo introduced the V40 in 1996 after signing an agreement with Mitsubishi, but after joining Ford Motor Company in 1999, it introduced a facelift for the entire range.

Introduction: Volvo signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to produce cars together at the NEDCAR factory in the Netherlands, and the result was the S40/V40 lineup.