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2005 Volvo S40 - 290HP Penta Performance Package

Volvo
Make
S40
Model
2005
Year
213,160 km
Odometer
YV1MS684952062358
VIN / Engine Number
Salt Ash NSW, Australia
Location
Registered

A seriously underrated performance package, this 2005 Volvo S40 T5 has been purpose-built into a sharp and reliable hillclimb weapon, combining Scandinavian engineering with proven motorsport upgrades.

At the core of the car is Volvo’s legendary turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine — a configuration celebrated for its unique balance of torque, durability, and unmistakable exhaust note. Often overlooked, the T5 variant delivers a genuinely capable performance package, with a balanced chassis, strong engine and its unique character. Volvo’s renown five-cylinder platform delivers strong mid-range pull, smooth power delivery, and exceptional reliability under sustained load, making it perfectly suited to motorsport use. Not to mention this one has been fettled for even more power via a Penta Performance Stage 2 race tune, lifting output to approximately 290HP, transforming the car into a genuinely rapid and responsive machine.

Vehicle Details:
• 2005 Volvo S40 T5
• VIN: YV1MS684952062358
• Registration: DR20RJ (NSW)
• Engine: 2.5L turbocharged inline 5-cylinder
• Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic
• Drive: front-wheel drive

Performance Highlights:
• Turbocharged 2.5L inline 5-cylinder engine
• Penta Performance Stage 2 tune – approx. 290HP
• Custom 3-inch full exhaust system
• Mishimoto intercooler
• Pod filter intake setup

Handling & Chassis Setup:
• BC adjustable coilover suspension
• Upgraded rear sway bar
• Big brake kit (from a Ford Focus RS)
• Yokohama Avan Apex V601 performance tyres (near new)

Developed and used primarily as a hillclimb car, this S40 T5 offers a fantastic platform for sprints, club track days and entry level motorsport, whilst also offering the flexibility of being fully road registered. Drive to the track, have some fun, then drive home again with a big grin on your face!

A fantastic opportunity to secure a sorted, turn-key performance car with proven capability and plenty of enjoyment still to offer. Whether you’re chasing hillclimb times or looking for a competitive supersprint entry, this Volvo delivers far more than most expect.

This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian PPSR and there is no security interest registered to the VIN. This vehicle has also been checked via the Austroads NEVDIS system with no record of the vehicle being written off or stolen.

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Interior (25)

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