Find Tyres for Volvo S40

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about UK tyre fitment, MOT rules and seasonal options.

• What's the legal tread depth for a Volvo S40 in the UK?

  The UK legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Many tyre safety bodies recommend replacing at 3mm for better wet weather safety on the Volvo S40.

• Why does the Volvo S40 have different tyre sizes by year?

  The Volvo S40 has had 2 UK-market generations. Each generation uses a different platform and wheel options, so tyre sizes are not interchangeable across the model's history. Pick the year-correct generation page for accurate fitment data.

• Where do I find the load index for Volvo S40 tyres?

  Load index appears at the end of the tyre size, just before the speed rating — e.g. 91V means load index 91, speed V. Match or exceed the original load index shown on the door placard of your Volvo S40.

• What pressure should the Volvo S40 run?

  The correct pressure for your Volvo S40 is on the placard inside the driver's door frame and in the handbook — not on the tyre itself. Pressure varies by load and trim. Check cold once a month.

• Are all-season tyres a good choice on a Volvo S40?

  For UK drivers, all-season tyres with the 3PMSF symbol can be a sensible compromise on the Volvo S40 — particularly if you do mixed mileage and don't want to swap between summer and winter sets twice a year.