Volvo V40 wheel bolt & nut sizes
The Volvo V40 (1995 on) uses M12x1.5 wheel fixings with a 60° taper seat and a 21mm hex or 19mm hex. Check the table below for the exact fixing for your year and wheel type.
Last updated 2 October 2026
Thread
M12x1.5
Seat
60° taper
Hex size
21mm hex / 19mm hex
Strength
Class 8 / Class 10
Sizes by year and wheel type
| Image | Model code | Wheel type | Thread | Length | Seat | Hex size | Finish | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2004 4 per wheel | ||||||||
| V | Steel Wheels | M12x1.5 | – | 60° taper | 21mm hex | Yellow Zinc | Class 8 |
| 2012 on 5 per wheel | ||||||||
| M | Steel Wheels | M12x1.5 | – | 60° taper | 19mm hex | Delta KL100 | Class 10 |
| M | Alloy Wheels | M12x1.5 | – | 60° taper | 19mm hex | Zinc + SS | Class 10 |
A dash in the length column means no length is listed for that fixing. Not sure which wheels you have? Steel wheels usually have a plastic trim cover over them.
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Common questions
What size are Volvo V40 wheel bolts?
Volvo V40 wheel fixings are M12x1.5 with a 60° taper seat and a 21mm hex or 19mm hex.
Do steel and alloy wheels use the same bolts on a Volvo V40?
No. Steel and alloy wheels use different fixings on the Volvo V40. The table above shows which one fits each wheel type.