Volvo S40 1998-2004 Key Codes

The Volvo S40 1998-2004 uses key code series DH, with 6,000 documented codes spanning the range DH0001-DH4000, DH6001-DH8000. Uses a 8-cut external-track profile. Set the duplicator to flat-bottom cuts 0.1″ wide. The lock is decodable with a Lishi tool. Sign in for the specific match. Bitting data verified as of May 21, 2026.

Code prefix
DH
Code range
DH0001-DH4000, DH6001-DH8000
Years
1998-2004
Total codes
6,000
Lishi decodable
Yes (sign in for tool name)
Cuts per key
8
Last verified

Common questions

What key code series does the Volvo S40 1998-2004 use?
The Volvo S40 1998-2004 uses key code series DH, with 6,000 documented codes ranging from DH0001-DH4000, DH6001-DH8000.
Can the Volvo S40 1998-2004 lock be decoded?
Yes. A Lishi-style 2-in-1 decoder reads the door or ignition lock without disassembly, revealing the bitting code that can be cross-referenced against this series' key code database. The specific Lishi tool match for this vehicle is available to signed-in locksmiths.
How many cuts does a Volvo S40 1998-2004 key have?
8 cuts on a external-track profile. Each cut position has a depth value documented in the bitting code, which determines the key cutting pattern.
When was the Volvo S40 1998-2004 key data last verified?
Bitting data for the Volvo S40 1998-2004 was last verified May 21, 2026. Verification timestamps are tracked per series, and updates appear here as locksmiths confirm code accuracy in the field.

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