Where is hood release on 2011 S-40 Volvo?

In the 2011 Volvo S40, the hood release lever is located on the driver's side, near the left side of the footwell, close to the door. It is a small, pull-type lever marked with a hood icon. Pulling this lever will release the hood latch, allowing you to open the hood. After that, you’ll need to release the secondary latch under the hood to fully lift it.