Volvo S40

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Volvo S40
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Cars
Production1995–2012 (1,026,401 produced)
(S40: 602,910 produced)
(V40 (1995–2004): 423,491 produced)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car/Small family car (C)[1][2]
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive[nb 1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo 440/460
SuccessorVolvo V40 II
Polestar 2

The Volvo S40 is a series of subcompact executive cars marketed and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1995 to 2012, offered as a more mainstream alternative to the compact executive Volvo S60 to compete in a lower pricing bracket. The S40 was more or less positioned against premium-leaning small family cars like the Volkswagen Jetta as well as some mass-market large family cars.

The first generation (1995–2004) was introduced in 1995 with the S40 (S from saloon) and V40 (V from versatility, estate) cars.

The second generation (2004–2012) was released in 2004, and the estate variant's name changed to V50.

The range was replaced by the Volvo V40 five door hatchback in 2012.

First generation (1995–2004)[edit]

First generation
Overview
Production1995–2004 (1,000,034 units)[3]
Model years1996–2004
Assembly
DesignerPeter Horbury
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.6 L I4
  • 1.8 L I4
  • 1.9 L turbo I4
  • 2.0 L I4
  • 2.0 L turbo I4[nb 2]
  • Diesel:
  • 1.9 L turbo I4
Transmission
  • 5-speed Renault M3P manual
  • 5-speed Renault M5P manual
  • 5-speed Renault M5D manual
  • 5-speed Volvo M56 manual
  • 4-speed Aisin AW50-42LE automatic
  • 5-speed Aisin AW55-50 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 1995–2001: 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
  • 2002–2004: 2,557 mm (100.7 in)
Length
  • 2000–2001: 4,470 mm (176.0 in)
  • 2002–2004: 4,521 mm (178.0 in)
Width
  • 2000–2001: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
  • 2002–2004: 1,717 mm (67.6 in)
Height
  • 2000–2001: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
  • 2002–2004: 1,423–1,426 mm (56.0–56.1 in)
Kerb weight
  • S40:
  • 1,220–1,392 kg (2,690–3,069 lb)[4]
  • V40:
  • 1,234–1,414 kg (2,721–3,117 lb)[5][6][7]
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo V50 (V40)

During August 1995, Volvo released its new series, with the intention of calling the cars S4[8][9] and F4.[10] However, as Audi had already reserved the "S4" name, Volvo opted to name the range S40 (saloon), and V40 (estate).[11] These cars were manufactured at the Nedcar factory at Born in the Netherlands (a pre Ford joint venture between Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors) and based on a common platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma, later used by the Proton Waja. They were also the last Volvos to be produced at the Born plant; a lineage that had begun in the early 1970s with Volvo's collaboration with DAF that had led to the Volvo 66 and the Volvo 300 series.

In the United Kingdom, it cost approximately 50% more than the related Mitsubishi Carisma. The car helped change perceptions of Volvo: "The S40/V40 range was the car that finally persuaded buyers that Volvo really could build a credible compact executive car",[12] reported the RAC. For the 2000 model year, Volvo expanded the S40/V40's market to North America, where this range went on sale exclusively with the 1.9 liter turbo.[13]

The V40, with a drag coefficient of 0.32,[14] was the first whole model to be introduced under the direction of the British designer Peter Horbury, Volvo’s design director,[14] and was marketed in Australia, South America and the Far East.[14] The V40 was named the ‘Most Beautiful Estate Car in the World’ at an Italian award ceremony.[14] The official premiere was at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in September 1995, with the V40 premiering in December 1995, at the Bologna Motor Show.[15]

In July 2000, Volvo updated the 40 Series ("Phase II"),[16] implementing a number of technical improvements, including improved engine management, diesel direct fuel injection, extra safety features, larger brake discs, new front suspension and steering, revised rear suspension, larger tyres and a wider track.

A minor facelift gave more streamlining, slightly different front wings and front bumper, and larger front indicators, as well as minor instruments and fascia redesign.

The 40 Series cars were equipped with four-cylinder engines, such as a 1.9 turbo diesel or 1.6 (1588 cc), 1.8 (1731 cc, later increased to 1783cc), 2.0T (1948 cc), 1.9 T4 (1855 cc, later increased to 1948cc) or 2.0 (1948 cc) fuel injected gasoline engines all of which are derivatives of the Volvo Modular engine series that started life in the Volvo 960 and carried in both 5 and 6 cyl formats in Volvo's bigger FWD cars.

There was also a 1.8 L (1834 cc) petrol direct injection engine provided by Mitsubishi as part of the platform sharing between the 40 series and the Carisma. The Volvo S40/V40 series was a completely new car from the ground up, only one engine – the 1.9 turbo diesel – carried over from the old 400 Series.

The low (2.0T) and high (1.9 T4) pressure turbo variants were positioned at the top of the motor range. The 2.0T was rounded down and badged as 1.9T and was the only engine available in North America. The five speed manual transmission, widely available in Europe, was not certified in North American S40s, with the five speed automatic as the only option. No electric CVT was planned, unlike the 440 HTA / High Tech Auto CVT that had been released before the 400 series was completely phased out.

In the United Kingdom, trim levels were S, XS, SE and CD. Later on, trim levels offered were supplemented with SE Lux and Sport Lux trim designations. A limited edition 'Xi' trim level was also offered for a short run on Phase 1 and Phase 1.5 cars, often painted yellow with black bezel headlamps.

The Volvo S40 was the first car to earn a four star Euro-NCAP safety rating.

Engines[edit]

Petrol engines
Model Engine code Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement
1.6 B4164S 1996–1999 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5500 143 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 4200 1,587 cc (96.8 in3)
1.6 B4164S2 2000–2004 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 5800 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 4000 1,587 cc (96.8 in3)
1.8 B4184S 1995–1999 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5500 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4100 1,731 cc (105.6 in3)
1.8i B4184SM 1998–2001 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 5500 174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 3750 1,783 cc (108.8 in3)
2.0 B4204S 1995–2004 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6000 183 N⋅m (135 lb⋅ft) at 4500 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
2.0 T B4204T 1998–1999 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5100 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4800 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
2.0 T B4204T2 2000 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5100 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4800 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
2.0 T B4204T3[17] 2001–2004 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 5250 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
2.0 T B4204T4[18] 2003–2004[19] 172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) at 5500 240 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) at 1800–5000 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
T4 B4204T5 2001-2003 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2500–4000 1,948 cc (118.9 in3)
T4 B4194T 1998–1999 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2400–3600 1,855 cc (113.2 in3)
Diesel engines
Model Engine code Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement
1.9D D4192T 1996–1999 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4250 176 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) at 2250 1,900 cc (115.9 in3)
1.9D D4192T2 1999–2000 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 4000 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2000 1,870 cc (114.1 in3)
1.9D D4192T3 2000–2004 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 4000 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3250 1,870 cc (114.1 in3)
1.9D D4192T4 2000–2004 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 4000 215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3250 1,870 cc (114.1 in3)

Sales[edit]

S40[edit]

Calendar year United States[20] Canada
2000 29,862 1,682
2001 22,451 1,735
2002 15,383 1,454
2003 13,058 1,195
2004 4,726 279

V40 sales[edit]

Calendar year Worldwide
2000 156,498 (S40/V40 combined)[21]
2001 69,012[22]
2002 61,475[23]
2003 53,592
2004

Total Produced 423,491[24]

Motorsport[edit]

Gianni Morbidelli competing in the 1998 British Touring Car Championship in a Volvo S40

The S40 was homologated for racing in the Super Touring category on 1 January 1997.[25] It competed in the British Touring Car Championship with Tom Walkinshaw Racing between 1997 and 1999 with Rickard Rydell winning the 1998 title. In Australia, Rickard Rydell and Jim Richards won the 1998 AMP Bathurst 1000. The S40 also competed in the Australian Super Touring Championship with Volvo Dealer Racing in 1998 and 1999, with Volvo winning the Manufacturers Championship in its second year. It also competed in the Swedish Touring Car Championship and the 2003 Norwegian Touring Car Championship.

Second generation (2004–2012)[edit]

For the wagon variant, see Volvo V50, for convertible variant, see Volvo C70, for hatchback, see Volvo C30

Second generation
Overview
Production2004–2012
Model years2004–2012
Assembly
DesignerFedde Talsma[27]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
PlatformVolvo P1 platform[28]
Related
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol/ethanol)
2.4 L I5 (petrol)
2.5 L turbo I5 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (diesel)
2.0 L I4 (diesel)
2.0 L I5 (diesel)
2.4 L I5 (diesel)
Transmission
  • 5-speed Volvo M56 manual
  • 6-speed Volvo M66 manual
  • 5-speed Aisin AW55-50 automatic
  • 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length
  • 2004–2005:
  • 4,468 mm (175.9 in)
  • 2006–2007:
  • 4,475 mm (176.2 in)
  • 2008–2012:
  • 4,483 mm (176.5 in)
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height
  • FWD:
  • 1,452 mm (57.2 in)
  • AWD:
  • 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight
  • FWD:
  • 1,435–1,505 kg (3,164–3,318 lb)
  • AWD:[29][30]
  • 1,552–1,579 kg (3,422–3,481 lb)
Volvo S40 pre-facelift
Volvo C70, hardtop convertible based on the same platform

Introduced in the beginning of 2004, the second generation S40 (known as the 2004.5 Volvo S40) introduced a new design based on the Volvo P1 platform built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. At the same time, the V40 was replaced by the estate V50, also based on the P1 platform and built in Ghent.

The S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year award for 2005, and won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Compact award for 2005. It was also elected the South African Car of the Year for 2005 by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists.

The chassis for this car and the majority of its components were developed by Volvo, however similar mechanical components can be found in the Mazda3 and the European Ford Focus.[31] It had the latest generation of Volvo's modular five cylinder engines.

The inline fives were frequently improved upon by Volvo since the engine's debut in 1991 for the 1992 model year Volvo 850. The top-of-the-line S40/V50 T5 AWD, as well as the 2.4 and 2.4i, powertrain is still made by Volvo. The transmission is developed with Getrag at Volvo's Koping Transmission Center in Sweden, and the AWD system bought from Haldex Traction of Sweden.

The S40/V50 T5 (one of the several variants) features the 2.5 L B5254T3 (later B5254T7) (2521 cc) five-cylinder fuel-injected engine with a high pressure turbocharger. The valvetrain has four valves per cylinder and is a DOHC design.

The engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle and was available with the M66W (front wheel drive) or M66C (all wheel drive) drivetrains. In the United States, the manual (six speed) transmission was only available on the V50 in 2006, 2007 and 2010 and only with AWD and R-line trim.

The initial 2.0 diesel engine was the DW10, produced by PSA. A new range of engines and transmissions were introduced at the end of May 2010 (see "engine specifications" below).

There was also 1.8 L (Mazda L engine) petrol version available in the European markets.

Volvo S40 parked next to Volvo V50, a station wagon variant.

Engines[edit]

Petrol engines
Model Engine code Model year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment
1.6 B4164S2 B4164S3 2005–2012 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 6000 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4000 1,596 cc (97.4 in3) I4 16V Multipoint fuel injection
1.8 B4184S2 B4184S11 2005–2010 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 6000 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) 4000 1,798 cc (109.7 in3) I4 16V Multipoint fuel injection
1.8F Flexifuel B4184S2 B4184S8 2006–2010 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 6000 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) 4000 1,798 cc (109.7 in3) I4 16V Multipoint fuel injection (E85 compatible)
2.0 B4204S5 B4204S3 2004–2012 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) at 6000 185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) 4500 1,999 cc (122.0 in3) I4 16V Multipoint fuel injection
2.0F Flexifuel B4204S4 2011–2012 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) at 6000 185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) 4500 1,999 cc (122.0 in3) I4 16V Multipoint fuel injection (E85 compatible)
2.4 B5244S5 2004–2010 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 5000 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) 4000 2,435 cc (148.6 in3) I5 20V Multipoint fuel injection
2.4i B5244S4 2004–2010 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) 6000 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) 4400 2,435 cc (148.6 in3) I5 20V Multipoint fuel injection
T5 B5254T3 2005–2008 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) 5000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 1500-4800 2,521 cc (153.8 in3) I5 20V Turbo Multipoint fuel injection
T5 B5254T7 2008–2012 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) 5000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 1500-5000 2,521 cc (153.8 in3) I5 20V Turbo Multipoint fuel injection
Diesel engines
Model Engine code Model year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment
1.6D D4164T 2005–2010 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4000 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1750 1,560 cc (95.2 in3) I4 16v Turbo Multipoint direct fuel injection
1.6D DRIVe D4164T 2005–2010 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4000 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) 1750 1,560 cc (95.2 in3) I4 16v Turbo Multipoint direct fuel injection
D2 D4162T 2011–2012 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3600 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) 1750 1,560 cc (95.2 in3) I4 8v Turbo Common rail direct injection
D2 DRIVe D4162T 2011–2012 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3600 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) 1750 1,560 cc (95.2 in3) I4 8v Turbo Common rail direct injection
2.0D D4204T 2004–2010 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 4000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 2000 1,997 cc (121.9 in3) I4 16v Turbo Multipoint direct fuel injection
2.0D (France) D4204T2 2005–2006 133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp) 4000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 2000 1,997 cc (121.9 in3) I4 16v Turbo Multipoint direct fuel injection
D3 D5204T5 2011–2012 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 3500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) 1500-2750 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) I5 20v Turbo Common rail direct injection
D4 D5204T 2011–2012 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) 3500 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 1500-2750 1,984 cc (121.1 in3) I5 20v Turbo Common rail direct injection
D5 D5244T8 2006–2010 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) 4000 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) 1750-3250 2,400 cc (146.5 in3) I5
2.4D (Belgium) D5244T9 2007–2008 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 5500 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) 1750-2750 2,400 cc (146.5 in3) I5
D5 (Belgium) D5244T9 2009–2010 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 4000 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) 1750 – 3000 2,400 cc (146.5 in3) I5
D5 D5244T13 2009–2010 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) 4000 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 2000 – 2750 2,400 cc (146.5 in3) I5

Marketing[edit]

Volvo launched an advertising campaign for the S40 titled The Mystery of Dalarö, using a documentary style video approach. The eight minute film was credited to fictitious Venezuelan film maker Carlos Soto. In fact, as was disclosed later, it was directed by Spike Jonze.

The film is set on 25 October 2003, where 32 people supposedly purchased a Volvo S40, at the same local Volvo dealership in Dalarö, a small village to the south east of Stockholm.[32] In addition to this film, a four minute documentary of the documentary, calling into question the validity of the events, was posted as Soto's "personal edit" on his alleged homepage.[33]

The S40 was the first Volvo car to be launched in China by the brand under the Changan Ford joint venture and commenced production in March 2006. Engines choices consisted of the 2.0, 2.4 and 2.5 litre petrol engines paired with either a 5 speed manual or 6 speed dual clutch gearbox.

Facelift[edit]

Facelift Volvo S40 T5 (Australia)
Facelift Volvo S40 T5 (Australia)

The S40 was refreshed for April 2007. Improvements include improved audio systems, increased storage space and new safety features like emergency brake lights which flash rapidly during hard braking to alert traffic behind the car. The new S40 also comes with optional active bi xenon headlights which point the light beam in the direction of the road as it curves (standard in SE Lux models).

There was also an optional BLIS (blind spot information system) camera located on the side mirrors which alerts the driver of passing vehicles beside the car.

Volvo released the 2.0 litre diesel Powershift on the third week of February 2008, except in Ireland, where it was released in the last week of May, because of delivery intervals.

The T5 model received a new engine (the B5254T7) with a performance increase of 9 hp (6.7 kW), giving an output of 227 hp (169 kW)at the crank The D5 engine became available with a manual gearbox offering 520 N⋅m (380 ft⋅lbf) of torque and an automatic transmission offering 490 N⋅m (360 ft⋅lbf) in the second half of 2007.

The model of 2009 saw rear end boot lid changes, with wider spacing of the 'Volvo' lettering and larger characters, as in the newer Volvo models.[34]

In 2010, the new, larger, circular Volvo logo appeared on the front grille, in the United States, a manual transmission was briefly available with the T5 AWD version. In North America, the naturally aspirated five cylinder engine, all wheel drive, and manual transmission were all dropped for the model year of 2011, leaving only the automatic, front wheel drive T5 in base and R-Design trims.[35] The model year of 2011 was the last for the S40 in the United States and Canada.

Engine specifications (2011)[edit]

From the end of May 2010, a new range of engines were available for the so called "2011 model".[36]

The range now included three petrol engines (1.6, 2.0 and T5, the latter only available with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission), four diesel engines (the existing DRIVe and the new D2, D3 and D4) and the 2.0F flexible-fuel engine that can run either on normal petrol or E85, an ethanol petrol mixture. Production ended in May 2012.

The updated 2.0 and T5 and the new D2, D3 and D4 are compliant with the Euro 5 emission standard (the rest are Euro 4 compliant), and the DRIVe included a start-stop system for reduced fuel consumption and emissions.[37] New six speed gearboxes are used in the D2 (manual: B6 D2), D3 and D4 (manual: M66D, automatic: Aisin AWF21).[38]

Specification S40 1.6 S40 1.6 (2010) S40 2.0 S40 T5 S40 DRIVe S40 D2 S40 D3 (*) S40 D4 S40 2.0F FLEXIFUEL
Engine Type 4-cyl. 4-cyl. Turbo 4-cyl. 5-cyl. Turbo 4-cyl. Turbo 4-cyl. Turbo 5-cyl. Turbo 5-cyl. Turbo 4-cyl.
Fuel Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol/E85
Valves 16 16 16 20 16 8 20 20 16
cc 1596 1596 1999 2521 1560 1560 1984 1984 1999
Power kW 74 110 107 169 80 84 110 130 107
PS 100 150 145 227 109 115 150 177 145
at rpm 6000 6000 6000 5000 4000 3600 3500 3500 6000
Torque Nm 150 195 185 490 240 270 350 400 185
at rpm 4000 4500 1500–5000 1750 1750 1500–2750 1750–2750 1750–2750
Transmission manual 5-speed 5-speed 6 speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed
auto 5-speed 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Top speed manual 185 km/h 220 km/h 210 km/h 275 km/h 190 km/h 195 km/h N/A (*) 220 km/h 210 km/h
auto 235 km/h 275 km/h N/A (*) 215 km/h
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) manual 11.9 s 6.8 s 9.5 s 5.7s 11.4 s 9.5 s 8.7 s 9.5 s
auto 6.2s 9.6 s 8.8 s
Fuel consumption l/100 km

(urban/extra-urban/combined)

manual 9.2/5.8/7.1 10.8/5.7/7.6 5.2/3.8/4.3 7.0/4.0/5.0 7.0/4.0/5.0 10.9/5.8/7.7
auto 13.5/6.5/9.0 -/-/10.1 7.6/4.5/5.6 7.6/4.5/5.6
CO2 emissions manual 169 g/km 176 g/km 104 g/km 114 g/km 134 g/km 134 g/km 183 g/km
auto 211 g/km 149 g/km 149 g/km

(*) Available from September 2010

Note updated: In 2012 the last variant of the S40 2.0 Comfort, was the same 2.0 Petrol Engine, but with a PowerShift 6 speed automatic transmition. Adding to this, was a little differences in headlights and tail lights.

S40 sales[edit]

Calendar year United States[20] Canada[40] Sweden[41] Global[42]
2004 19,522 1,269
2005 24,411 2,030
2006 24,729 1,431 3,705 72,329
2007 18,215 1,099 3,271 63,062
2008 9,686 683 2,036 48,950
2009 7,956 758 1,396 36,954
2010 5,623 818 1,182 31,688
2011 2,984 478 1,169 23,621[43]
2012 51 0 672 12,354

Total produced: 602,910 (1995–2012)[44]

See also[edit]

  • Volvo V50, estate variant of the second generation
  • Volvo C30, three door hatchback bearing the same design as the second generation
  • Volvo C70, coupé and convertible version of both the first and the second generation
  • Volvo S70, mid size car bearing a similar front end design with the first generation

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The second generation only.
  2. ^ Standard in North American models and only available in North America rebadged as 1.9T

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