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2001 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2001 Volvo S40 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Volvo S40

Engine not specified

Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

124000 mi

C $45
The wire sending signal to one of the spark plugs was corroded. Mechanic figured out the loosed connection and managed to fix it without ordering a new (and expensive) replacement. 

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2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 165hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S40 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
Nov 2011

121700 mi

C $35
Front Hood single hydraulic arm on right side failed to maintain pressure, resulting in hood not being able to stay up on own accord without physically holding it up by person or object. 
Apr 2012

126360 mi

C $27
right front passenger side light bulb was replaced. 
Jun 2012

128960 mi

C $100
Engine light came on. I went for regular maintenance, technician discovered other problems. Requires two sensors, $1,000. Flushed fuel and transmission fluids, replaced air filter that might have caused error. 
Sep 2012

132060 mi

C $23
replaced left front headlight. 
Oct 2012

132560 mi

C $23
replaced right front headlight 
Dec 2012

135160 mi
replaced coil and all spark plugs, changed oil, troubleshooted engine light error but not charged for problem not resolved. going back again on dec 21, 2012 Diagnose engine light error codes(3 of them) and left car overnight. Mechanic was able to troubleshoot two of the codes by replacing an ignition component in the engine. 1 code still remained. Will fix when have more money. Brake work caused noise in front left wheel. Shop fixed under warranty by tightening something. 
Aug 2013

142540 mi
Dealer replaced oil and indicated the following problems: Front Crank, radiator hose leak, gasket leak in transmission, fuel mix problem causing starting issues. 
Aug 2014

153760 mi
Oil, coolant, and transmission fluid leaks never fixed. Fuel mix problem causing starting issues. 
Volvo S40 in Great Britain
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Dec 2012

85000 mi

£148
Right rear coil spring had broken, was replaced. 
Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

156000 mi
Transmission is starting to slip 
Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2013
Dec 2009

116000 mi

US $120
replaced stabilizer bars. 
Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

103000 mi
Acceleration lag and check engine light came on. 
Volvo S40 in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

80000 mi

US $160
Regulator needed to be fixed. 
Volvo S40 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

108000 mi

US $140
bad antenna shaft........repaired, but still makes awful noise raising and lowering.... I'll never own a volvo again man..... 
Volvo S40 in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

126000 mi

US $800
Alignment of wheels could not be performed because adjustment bolts on rear were frozen. Parts were ordered from Volvo and replaced. Work done at Sears automotive 
Oct 2012

126000 mi
Smell of gasoline in cabin. Sears automotive could not find a leak. No repairs attempted. Continuing problem for months led us to trade the car in on a new car purchase. 
Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010

145000 mi

US $650
Alternator worn out and replaced 
Jan 2012

160000 mi

US $125
needed new battery 
Volvo S40 in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

72000 mi

US $1200
long crank time when trying to start, intermittent idle stumble. replaced fuel pressure regulator.  
Nov 2009

72000 mi

US $165
BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING, ELECTRICAL SHORT FOUND AND REPAIRED 
Volvo S40 in Maryland, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2012
Jul 2010

150300 mi

US $500
My 2001 S40 would only overheat when I would run the AC. The dealer replaced 3 relays but the problem continued, particularly in traffic. The low speed was not working. The failure was in the fan resistor (P/N 30644121) not the fan itself. 
Mar 2011

157000 mi
Rear brakes replaced (rotors and pads) and the dust shields needed to be replaced due to rust and rot. 
Volvo S40 in Michigan, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

135000 mi

US $275
Trunk would not open 
Volvo S40 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Aug 2011
Mar 2010

105400 mi

C $250
problem with flex pipe(?)/catalytic converter had been around a while but car sounded terrible and was reluctant to drive anywhere -- I had parts fixed rather than replaced since I hope to trade the car in during the next month or so... 
Mar 2011

109740 mi

C $1200
brakes did not work... brake lines replaced... also ball bearings replaced... 
Volvo S40 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2009 - May 2011
Jan 2010

83080 mi

C $185
Fuel gauge not giving correct reading - sending unit replace over 12 months ago at the dealer and problem recurred last year. Was actually harness to sending unit - replaced = all ok now. 
Apr 2010

83080 mi

C $10
Handbrake seemed high - rear right caliper was stuck - lubricated and ok now 
Mar 2011

91760 mi

C $125
Caliper changed on driver's side rear 

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2001 Volvo S40 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

Volvo S40 in Great Britain
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011

113000 mi

£300
Broken front offside coil spring. Both front springs were replaced by the garage. 
Dec 2011

117000 mi

£300
both front flexi brake pipes and driver side front to rear brake pipe were perished or overly corroded. 

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2001 Volvo S40 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo S40 in Great Britain
May 2013 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

56000 mi

£200
Harsh gear changes. Drop links needed replacement. 
Nov 2013

63000 mi
Central locking system. 
Dec 2013

63000 mi
The locking system was fixed (second attempt) by fitting a new part and now all works well again. 

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