2001 Volvo S40 Bulb Sizes

Quick answer: the 2001 Volvo S40 uses H3 fog lights.

2001 Volvo S40 bulb size chart

Position Bulb size (tap to shop)
Fog Light Bulb Front H3
License Plate Light Bulb 2825
Map Light Bulb 2825
Courtesy Light Bulb 2825

Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.

Which bulb should I buy?

  • Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
  • Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
  • Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.

Our picks by bulb size

H3 (fog light front)

2825 (license plate light, map light, courtesy light)

For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.

While you're in there

Common questions

What size is the fog light bulb on a 2001 Volvo S40?

H3.

Can I put LED bulbs in a 2001 Volvo S40?

Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first.

How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?

Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.

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