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2000 Volvo V40 repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2000 Volvo V40 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Volvo V40 in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014

127000 mi

US $250
Heater coil [core] went out. Brake line leak 
Jan 2015 Car vibrating so badly as to be be undriveable at freeway speeds. Mechanic reported that engine mounts needed to be replaced. steering fluid leak Car vibration continued despite repaired engine mounts. Mechanic claimed that the front left wheel had a problem, they rotated the wheel to the back. the car still vibrates 3 days after repair but not as badly at freeway speeds. 
Volvo V40 in California, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2018
May 2015

144000 mi

US $450
Transmission arrow kept coming on, required new PNP neutral switch 
Volvo V40 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2018
Apr 2015

119200 mi

US $50
Coolant temp sensor 
Volvo V40 in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

162000 mi

US $975
Radiator leak 
Volvo V40 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2019
Jul 2013

162200 mi

US $135
Minor coolant leak discovered on lower radiator hose bleeder screw. Leak came from a small pin hole in the base of the rubber nipple that the screw is attached to. Had to replace hose to fix leak. Replaced hose, 2 clams, and coolant. 
Dec 2013

164000 mi

US $50
Replaced front left brake hose and some lost fluid after it cracked and failed. 
Jan 2014

171000 mi

US $411
Replaced driver windshield wiper arm and spray nozzle. Arm was bent and nozzle was clogged beyond repair. 
Jun 2014

168000 mi

US $1600
Took in to fix noise. Noise was serpentine belt tensioner. Ended up also having timing, engine seals, and PCV system done for good measure. Airbag light. To truly fix it I needed a new air bag. But to keep the system working a resistor was installed to make the system think a functional air bag existed, thus making the air bag light go away. 
Feb 2015

174104 mi

US $1025
My engine has a variable valve timing sprocket on the exhaust camshaft. This VVT sprocket started to fail and had to be replaced. Wife came home with car making terrible clicking noise. I wasn't familiar with it so I took it in. Exhaust cam variable valve timing sprocket failed making a terrible noise. Shop replaced sprocket and relevant seals that had to be disturbed by the job. 
Sep 2015

178102 mi

US $542
When I had the car towed to the shop to locate the radiator leak they were unable to start the car because the key would not turn past position #2 and was jammed. Replaced ignition key lock cylinder to fix issue. Radiator cracked and failed. Had towed to shop to confirm diagnosis. Decided to replace radiator myself with a genuine Volvo radiator. Refilled coolant with 50/50 mix of distilled water and genuine Volvo coolant. When I had the car towed to the shop to locate the radiator leak they were unable to start the car because the key would not turn past position #2 and was jammed. Replaced ignition key lock cylinder to fix issue. 
Jun 2018

209000 mi

US $108
Replaced thermostat since was not right temperature range (previous repairs had wrong one installed), replaced worn oil pressure sensor (not broken but was suspected to be leaking oil). 
Volvo V40 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Sep 2013

120000 mi

US $550
Replace sway bar bushing and tie rod boot. 
Apr 2015

142000 mi

US $200
Rear brake pads, rotors and calipers replaced. RR caliper boot torn. 

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1999.5 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Volvo V40 in Western Australia, Australia
May 2013 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013

112840 mi

A $400
Turbo failure. 

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