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Volvo S402005-08 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Marginal Good Good AcceptableRear passenger Good Good Good GoodImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The Volvo S40 was redesigned during the 2004 model year (the new design entered production in January 2004 and the earlier design remained in production into February 2004). Beginning with 2005 models, changes were made to the B-pillar trim to improve deployment reliability of the side curtain airbags.Injury measures:Driver � Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.Rear passenger � Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.Head protection:Driver � The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.Rear passenger � The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.