Volvo S40 tyre pressures
Front 32 psi (2.21 bar), rear 29 psi (2 bar) on the standard 15-inch wheels, and the figures for the other wheel size it was sold with. Manufacturer data, checked cold.
| Wheels | Tyre size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15"standard | 195/65R15 | 32 psi · 2.21 bar | 29 psi · 2 bar |
| 16" | 205/55R16 | 30 psi · 2.1 bar | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
Manufacturer figures for the Volvo S40, normal load, tyres cold. If the label on your door pillar or fuel flap says something different, go with that.
Resetting the tyre pressure warning light on your Volvo
Most Volvos use an indirect system that has to be calibrated after setting the pressures. Some 2012–2016 cars had sensors in the wheels instead.
- Switch off and set all four tyres to the door-pillar label pressures, cold.
- Start the car, staying parked.
- On the centre screen, open the Car Status app, go to the TPMS (or Status) tab and press Calibrate. On some years it's Settings > My Car > IntelliSafe > Calibrate Tyre Pressure.
- Confirm all four tyres have been checked, then drive. The tyre icons turn from grey to green when it's done, usually within 10 minutes above 20 mph.
Older models (about 2012–2016)
- With the ignition on (engine off on sensor cars), go to MY CAR > Calibrate tyre pressure and press OK, then drive.
When to reset: Calibrate every time you change a tyre pressure or a tyre, including switching to the heavy-load pressures.
Menu names vary by model and year, so check your handbook if yours looks different. More in what the warning light means.
Got a different S40? Check by registration
Put your reg in and we'll show the figures for your exact car, including the wheel size it left the factory on.
What tyre pressure should a S40 have?
32 psi at the front and 29 psi at the rear (2.21 and 2 bar) on the standard 15-inch wheels, with the tyres cold. Larger optional wheels use slightly different figures — see the table above.
Should I use a higher pressure when the car is loaded?
The manufacturer gives one figure for this car, so no. If you're carrying a full load for a long motorway run, the label on the door pillar may show a higher figure — follow that if it does.
What tyre size does the S40 use?
195/65R15 or 205/55R16, depending on the wheels it was ordered with. The size is on the tyre's sidewall, e.g. 235/40R18.
Check them cold. Pressures are set for tyres that haven't been driven more than a mile or two. After a run they read 3–4 psi high.
Once a month, and before a long trip. Tyres lose about 1 psi a month on their own.
The sticker wins. If your car's door-pillar or fuel-flap label says something different, go with that — it knows your exact spec.