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2008 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (49%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Volvo S40 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (43%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 40000 mi £500	No aircon and headlights kept blowing.

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Volvo S40 in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011 75000 mi US $310	Tech noticed the front drivers strut leaking while the car was in for 75k oil service. Had to have strut replaced, which seemed reasonable for the miles.

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Volvo S40 in West Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Apr 2012 63000 mi US $130	Rattle in front dash and windshield washer
Aug 2012 70100 mi US $675	Cracked Head light lense, Insurence paid for lense replacment. But bulb went out the next week and that was not covered and cost $425.00
May 2013 86100 mi US $255	ABS sensor needed cleaned
Jul 2014 101500 mi US $650	xenon headlight out + replaced broken side marker light
Mar 2015 109000 mi US $875	Replaced Passenger front drive axle & Hub
Oct 2015 123300 mi US $650	Replaced original alternator
Apr 2017 156000 mi US $695	Rear break calapier went bad
May 2017 156000 mi US $1050	AC compressor replacment
Sep 2017 159000 mi US $1150	Head light lens cracked. I do not believe it was hit with anythink looked like a vertical stress crack. Middle stop light in the window out. Required special ordering of part and a full day in the shop, they had never changed one before.
Jul 2018 149000 mi US $549	Starter went out, Volvo shipped incorrect replacement had to wait and additional week for second replacement

Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2015
Apr 2012 39000 mi	The screen readout said I had a problem with an immobilizer and needed to go to shop. Shop said it was only a battery problem and they replaced the battery under warranty.
Jan 2015 54100 mi US $700	Car was stalling and a/c kept shutting off

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Volvo S40 in Portugal Jul 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2011 48360 mi	Windows working badly, glass was diconnected from one side.
Oct 2012 66320 mi €40	No cold air.
Apr 2013 74400 mi €300	A/C condenser ruptured, a replacement was needed. Volvo payed for a part of the service.

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 70000 mi	Intermittent non-starting. Had to insist the RAC towed to garage eventually so that fault was present on investigation. Fault recurred 4 times over 6 months. Garage said it was throttle valve assembly, which was replaced.

Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 34300 mi US $1100	Condensor

Volvo S40 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2018
Feb 2017 145000 mi US $40	Was having trouble shifting from Park to Drive, etc.. The shifter blind was cracked, and the pieces were causing the trouble. Took a lot of digging to figure out how to get to all the Torx screws to disassemble the center console, "wave" and so forth, but aside from that, pretty easy.
Feb 2018 165 mi US $800	Bad suspension

Volvo S40 in Hawaii, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013	Repeatable rubbing noise when turning steering wheel in either direction.
Jun 2013 53000 mi US $1100	Strut bearing was making rubbing noise at low speed including parking. Required removal of strut/spring assembly. Replaced struts since everything was apart. Dealer had no clue.
Oct 2013 58200 mi US $600	Check Engine Light was going on/off. CAN-OBD2 scanner indicated P00089 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance. Expected cause was faulty fuel injection pressure sensor - common problem on S40s. Shop updated software with Volvo download.
May 2014 60300 mi US $900	Check engine light on with trouble codes. AC also stopped working at same time. Difficult for shop to troubleshoot. Suspected leak detection pump or ECM. Problem was a shorted sensor in oil pan.
Jul 2015 70000 mi US $750	Replaced alarm/siren module and main car battery, due to failure in our 2011 Volvo S40, which irreparably damaged the main battery. Main car battery was less than 2 years old and replacement cost was $225.
Apr 2017 75000 mi US $1100	Typical problem with Volvo S40 AC compressors. Clutch on AC compressor was not engaging during warm weather due to inability of electromagnet to close the gap. Problem has been solved by others by removing the clutch (using special or self-made tools) and closing the gap by changing or removing shims. Others have used used "bread clips" or thin metal sheets on the outside of the clutch. Decided to ask the Volvo expert mechanic just replace the entire compressor on the 2008 (and identical problem on the 2011 S40). Compressor part was $740. Only charged couple hours of labor and had him change the serpentine belt while he was working on it. Solved the problem so hopefully another 75000 miles of AC.
May 2018 80000 mi US $700	Replaced non-adjustable rear upper control links with adjustable versions. Allowed camber adjustment as the left rear wheel camber was out of specification. Rubber bushing on the sway bar end links was gone - shop tech noticed this when I brought the car in for annual wheel alignment.

Volvo S40 in Colorado, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013 81000 mi	Tires wearing quickly and unevenly on inside of all tires, front struts completely gone, front-end alignment needed.
Aug 2013 84000 mi US $185	Windscreen fluid hose came unbolted to inside, broke washer on top.

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Volvo S40 in Estonia - Jul 2010
Nov 2009 21080 mi €2500	new ABS pump + ECU

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Volvo S40 in Tennessee, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 80000 mi US $1000	Shaking on acceleration. This should not happen at only 80K miles. Replaced an axle and lower control arms. Repair took care of the problem.
Oct 2017 80000 mi US $5	Air intake (vacuum line) after the throttle body to the intake manifold had split causing an engine code. I got a code reader, looked it up myself, went on line and quarried the forums and found the problem. Replaced a flexible line with one from Autozone with new clamps and this solved the problem. Gas mileage increased 2 mpg.
Jan 2022 110000 mi US $350	XYB adjustable shocks replaced the Heico shocks on the lowered rear that were completely worn out.
May 2022 114000 mi US $500	Rear shocks went out & replaced with 3rd party adjustable shocks

Volvo S40 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
Jan 2013 65880 mi	Bumper skin was blocking headlight washer nozzle
Feb 2013 56920 mi C $70	Compressor Bypass Valve (CBV) had torn diaphragm. Replaced.
Nov 2013 60300 mi	Parking brake was stuck. Cable was siezed. Greased cable and worked it back and forth several times, resolved.
Dec 2013 60140 mi C $550	Front passenger axle replacement due to grinding noise in axle
Feb 2014 62000 mi C $100	Failed passenger side engine mount. Mount replaced.
Oct 2015 73360 mi	PCV failure. Replaced under extended PCV warranty.
Jul 2018 83700 mi	Plugged sunroof drains caused water leak Leaking crank seal/valve seals

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Volvo S40 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016 62000 mi US $200	Replaced front lower control arms and front sway bar end links due to clunking noises over bumps.

Volvo S40 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015 73100 mi US $600	Replaced PCV box Replace driver side trans axle and boot
Jun 2017 80000 mi US $285	Replace front motor mount
Nov 2017 80000 mi US $612	engine service urgent light on. Dealer changed fuel pressure switch and spark plugs.
Dec 2017 80000 mi US $899	Engine light on, replaced leak detection pump
May 2021 95000 mi US $428	Replace brake caliper

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Volvo S40 in New Hampshire, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014 104000 mi US $20	Sunroof front driver's drain detached and wetted deep carpet pad left side front and back. A/C drain fitting leak wetted right side front and back. Removed all seats and carpeting to dry. Remedied leak causes.
Jan 2015 106300 mi US $500	Previous owner's exhaust repairs without proper pipe alignment contributed to premature flex pipe failure at the manifold. Replaced flex pipe, repaired hangers, and realigned exhaust. Allowed mechanic flexible lift time between smaller jobs to save cost.
May 2015 109100 mi US $560	Replaced both (lower) control arms, as one exhibited excessive play.
Oct 2016 123000 mi US $40	Fuel rail pressure sensor erratic. Replaced.
Dec 2016 125000 mi US $200	Normal wear. Rear struts replaced, as they were failing.
Apr 2017 126000 mi US $1900	Replace failed PCV system. Replace right front wheel bearing. (Singularly expensive job) Install both provided front struts and strut bearings. Replace leaking camshaft seals.
Jul 2017 129000 mi US $900	Replaced rusted/patched factory cat-back exhaust with SS system.
Nov 2017 135000 mi US $560	Replaced front brake rotors and pads after snow tire swap shop overtighted lugnuts and warped rotors. Also full alignment.

Volvo S40 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 117000 mi US $615	replaced upper and lower radiator hoses as well as coolant reservoir.

Volvo S40 in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2017
Sep 2013 149000 mi US $50	Sunroof leak of rainwater into front driver wheelwell. Required simple fix with shop vac to remove water and absorbant material after repair, as well as cleaning of rain gutter.
Oct 2014 152000 mi US $500	PCV system required replacement. Of note, this had been completed by prior owner at ~60,000 miles and occurred again during my ownership. May have been associated with switch from regular to synthetic oil.
Apr 2015 158000 mi US $300	Replaced 2 front and single rear engine mounts. At replacement, old parts had clear wasting of rubber components.

Volvo S40 in New York, United States - Sep 2008
Sep 2008 15000 mi	Sirius unit kept freezing (locking onto a station and wouldn't change) Repaired under warranty.

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain May 2010 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010 44000 mi	dash warning - engine system service required. Told that oil pressure sensor needed replacing and replaced. One week later same dash warning appeared. Now ongoing
Sep 2010 50000 mi	'Engine system service required' message display. Solved by replacing oil level sensor and reduction in oil level - dpf regeneration issue, though dealer did not admit. Dealer did put sticker on engine cover denoting new, lower oil level!

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015 135500 mi £200	Lower control arms
May 2016 143300 mi £110	Noisy wheel bearing
Aug 2016 146300 mi £150	Loose bolt on wishbones causing vibration. Loose bolt possibly due to incorrect wishbone fitting
Apr 2017 157000 mi £80	Bad front pads

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Volvo S40 in Indiana, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011 63000 mi US $166	Replaced right front wheel hub bearing assembly.
Jun 2011 65000 mi US $232	Warning light. One item was under a recall / warranty. The second, an update that was due, cost $231.70. Needs upper strut mounts and plates. Dealer wanted $871. Declined at this time.
Jul 2011 65500 mi US $320	Purchased strut parts online, under $100 and had them replaced at a local shop with alignment for $220.

Volvo S40 in California, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2011
Oct 2007 15698 mi	Rattle, found sun roof shade clips broke, tighten rear view mirror screws, all under warranty.
May 2009 42000 mi US $100	Sun Roof Rails clog, interior leaking on passenger side.
Dec 2010 59000 mi US $1400	alarm module failure, battery replaced. software flash done. full 60,000 service completed. left front strut replaced, control arms replaced, right front shock leaking, both upper shock mounts replaced, alignment performed. coolant water bottle replaced.

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 110000 mi US $80	Driver side bearing went bad. Replaced myself. Bearing is not bolted in is pressed in and out. If you do not have an arbor press do not attempt this.

Volvo S40 in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2015
Dec 2012 73000 mi US $120	Brake pedal hard to press when cold. Brake Booster pump replaced. Shop diagnosed torn CV boot.

Volvo S40 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Aug 2009 27000 mi	Washer fluid did not squirt. Dealer replaced nozzles.

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010 38000 mi	Driver's door seal not sealing well, resulting in excessive wind noise at highway speeds.
May 2011 47500 mi US $100	Air conditioner compressor failed. Replaced under Volvo extended warranty with $100 deductible. Cost would have been $893 without extended warranty. Fuel pressure sensor failing. Replaced under extended warranty.
Aug 2011 49000 mi	Breather box replaced at no charge. Volvo has issued an extended warranty for this piece due to numerous problems. Our S40 had the same problem at the same mileage.
Dec 2011 52000 mi US $100	HVAC control panel working intermittently. Replaced under Volvo extended warranty with $100 deductible. Would have cost $1083 without warranty.

Volvo S40 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Jul 2020
Apr 2014 54240 mi C $1250	front wheel bearings had to be replaced. Front struts were replaced at same time as one was defective.
Dec 2014 63240 mi C $207	micro switch on to open the trunk died and needed to be replaced
May 2015 69380 mi C $330	PCV valve stuck open and a split hose
Apr 2017 93000 mi C $600	replace starter

Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 105000 mi US $300	Leak at bottom side of condenser (passenger side)

Volvo S40 in Korea, South Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 63240 mi $140	Rear Wheel hub started to make noise. Changed it by myself. Wheel bearing can not be replaced by itself, it needs the whole hub.
Mar 2018 85560 mi $250	Front two shocks have been completed dead (for a year though.) changed bearing and shocks.

Volvo S40 in Alabama, United States Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017 129000 mi US $700	AC Compressor/Clutch/ recharge

Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 75000 mi	Engine making a loud noise when accelerating, almost sounded like an exhaust leak, but also noticed that the engine power was reduced when making this noise

Volvo S40 in California, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
Jun 2013 85000 mi US $100	I had a broken left axel repaired under warranty and 82000 service completed (another $583).
Jul 2013 85300 mi US $100	passenger side axel replaced and both left and right boots replaced.
Aug 2014 95500 mi US $1100	replace air box assembly. I was unable to remove the size 6 torq bolts the were striped and the inlet hose was deteriorated, it was unrepairable. replaced motor mount due to vibration at idle. replaced rubber door striping.
Nov 2014 98000 mi	I replaced both left and right brake bulb and Tail light bulbs (about 20 minutes), and wind shield wiper blades, preventive maintenance.
May 2016 113000 mi US $1400	112000 service, repaired replaced drivers side seat electrical panel, recovered drivers seat, installed new r model steering wheel.

Volvo S40 in Georgia, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 213000 mi US $125	Transmission flushed for first time in cars' history.

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Volvo S40 in Arizona, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Sep 2007 4000 mi	Software update to fix start shudder stall issue.

Volvo S40 in Norway Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 50840 mi	The generator was defective. An ugrade from 120 to 150A was installed. 85% of the cost was covered by the dealer. I paid around 150 dollar for the repair.

Volvo S40 in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2018
Feb 2013 56700 mi US $8	Windshield washer check valve was clogged, replaced it with new part.
Jul 2013 62000 mi US $130	Drivers side front wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced by owner Passenger side inner cv boot was torn, owner replaced both inner and outer boots.
Jan 2014 58500 mi US $900	Both front wheel bearings replaced 5 hrs labor
Jun 2014 78000 mi US $630	AC Condenser Replacement and System Recharge.
Jul 2015 92500 mi US $300	Upper radiator hose leaking. Labor rate high for accessing hose. Many parts needed removal.
Dec 2015 99000 mi US $200	Another radiator hose replacement
May 2016 104000 mi US $30	Replaced PCV hose to engine filter.
Nov 2016 110700 mi US $200	Replaced worn/leaking front struts
Aug 2017 118000 mi US $30	Fuel pressure sensor on intake manifold failed, causing CEL. Sensor replaced.
Sep 2017 120000 mi US $170	Replaced parking brake cable Driver's side axle boot torn and leaking, replaced the axle assembly.
Dec 2017 122300 mi US $650	Replace both front control arms
Jun 2018 128000 mi US $200	PCV system /oil filter housing failed, causing CEL. Part replaced
Jul 2018 129000 mi US $300	Poor acceleration. Engine knock sensor replaced

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Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Mar 2006 - Oct 2014
Apr 2008 16000 mi	Erratic operation of power door locks and windows, from both the remote and the interior switches. Diagnosis: on previous dealer visit, new wire harnesses were installed into doors, however the required software flash had not been performed. Faulty driver side headlight washer jet replaced.
Nov 2008 22000 mi	Failure of all dashboard gauges (speedometer, tach, temp, oil pressure). Diagnosis: faulty DIMM. Service tech successfully re-flashed the DIMM but a new DIMM was ordered because testing revealed errors. The car was driveable after this shop visit. New DIMM controlling dashboard installed. Successful repair. Erratic operation of power door locks and windows, from both the remote and the interior switches. On this service visit, the wire harnesses to driver and passenger front doors were replaced, and new gold contacts installed to replace the tin contacts.
Dec 2009 24000 mi	Driver side windshield washer jet was replaced due to blown valve.
Dec 2011 30000 mi US $285	Sunroof drain clog, with 1" water in entire right side of interior (front & back). Carpets removed/dried, drain mechanisms replaced with updated parts, interior damage check, carpets replaced.
Aug 2012 31200 mi US $300	Electro-mechanical trunk lock shorted out and replaced. Long process to also diagnose wiring problem to the unit. Wire harness to trunk replaced.
Feb 2013 32500 mi	Sunroof drain clog, water in entire interior (front & back). Drains cleared, carpets removed, dried and re-installed, interior damage checked. This is a repeat of the problem repaired in December 2011. No charge for this repair.
Jul 2013 35200 mi US $100	A/C drains clogged. Condensation blowing out dashboard vents. Water in passenger compartment, carpets soaked. Repeat of sunroof drain clogs, water in passenger compartment. Dealer states repairs made to drain system. Seats, carpets removed, cleaned, dried, reinstalled. Electronic trunk latch activator handle replaced. This is the second time this problem has been addressed. In the first repair every part except the activator handle was replaced, but the problem reoccurred.
Apr 2014 38200 mi	Another failure of the sunroof drain system with substantial leakage into the interior. Cost covered by dealer 1-year warranty on previous repair.
Aug 2014 39300 mi US $1300	Clogging and corrosion of A/C condenser to the point of failure with extensive water leakage into passenger compartment. Condenser removed, cleaned (extensive presence of mold) and re-installed. Carpets removed, cleaned, treated for mold.

Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States May 2006 - Feb 2007
Dec 2006 4000 mi	Climate Control System was blowing cold air out of the driver's side vents and warm air out of the passenger's side vents even though both sides were set to the same temperature. Climate Control System was still blowing cold air out of the driver's side vents and cold air out of the passenger's side vents upon pickup from the dealer after the original unsuccessful repair. Repair was successful this time via a dealer installed sof

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Volvo S40 in Utah, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
May 2013 123000 mi US $508	I noticed coolant leaking from the front of the car and the A/C would stop working after 20 minutes. Replaced upper radiator hose and recharged A/C. Leak is fixed but may need new A/C compressor. I will wait to replace compressor ($1,100) I noticed a rattle from driver's door area when traveling at speeds excess of 73 mph. I narrowed source to loose trim piece adjacent to door hinge. I used a small hammer to push plastic fastener back in place which resolved the issue.
Jun 2013 128000 mi US $185	A very common issue with Volvo's of this vintage is failure of the Fuel Pressure Sensor. My symptoms were a noticeable drop in engine power while cruising. Sensor replaced with updated Volvo part by indy mechanic. Power loss issue solved.
Nov 2013 136000 mi	Reversing lights would not turn on when transmission was in reverse. Diagnostics determined there is no fault with reverse switch or bulbs. Tech will need more time to find wiring issue.
Sep 2014 154000 mi US $150	Brief update on past and current problems: Reverse lights fixed by re-securing wiring from fuse box. The latest problem is bad valve guide seals which require a new engine head. ($2,900) at independent mechanic shop. Still love Volvo cars.
Dec 2014 157000 mi	Since the valve guide seal replacement was half the value of the car, I decided to sell. It didn't make sense to spend so much money on a car with 157k miles. Volvo makes great car but needs better resale value. I bought a 2012 Passat.

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Mar 2013
Sep 2007 32000 mi	Nav screen wouldn't pop up and would retract when accelerating. New screen put in.
Dec 2007 38000 mi	Creaky driver's seat...not able to be duplicated by a different dealer at an earlier date. Possibly caused by Volvo's WHIPS system.
Sep 2011 105000 mi US $250	One engine mount was completely ruptured.
Oct 2012 121200 mi US $1000	New front shocks & struts

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Volvo S40 in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2011
Aug 2009 51500 mi	Warranty repair, sunroof drain leak.

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
Sep 2014 100000 mi US $100	driveshaft bent, this had been replaced by previous repair with an cheap replacement part and not a volvo part.
Jun 2015 103000 mi	air coinditioning would work for 10 minutes, then blow warm air.
Aug 2015 104200 mi US $915	Needed compressor replaced
Sep 2015 104000 mi US $900	replaced front struts and bushings, etc
Jun 2017 119000 mi US $300	routine rear brake pad replacement to pass state inspection

Volvo S40 in Mexico, Mexico May 2008 - Nov 2010
Jan 2009 25420 mi	Emission system noise. A valve was replaced.
Mar 2009 26660 mi $200	Emission system noise. A valve was replaced (this is the 2nd time this happens).
Mar 2010 33480 mi $5000	Transmission

Volvo S40 in Washington, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2009
Apr 2008 35000 mi	Passenger airbag sensor.
Oct 2008 43000 mi	Bad electrical connection in door caused malfunction of external temperature gauge

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Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2011
Jul 2009 32000 mi	Car would not start. Had to be towed to the dealer. Computer had a code in it. Dealer cleared code. Car started.
Sep 2009 37000 mi	ABS light came on, and the auto down function stopped working on the drivers window. Car went in to "crash mode", and shut off the fuel pump! The steering wheel sensor erroneously sensed the car was in a crash with air bag deployment. Volvo dead lined the car and a new wiring harness was ordered and installed.
Jan 2010 45000 mi	Car was brought in and worked on three times. Problem couldn't be found. Computer had no code defaults. Last time in computer had a code. Volvo held the car 'til 2 modules could be replaced. Starter Control and ignition control modules were replaced.
Dec 2010 63000 mi US $300	Siren(alarm) module failed, which also killed the battery.

Volvo S40 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 55000 mi US $300	Starter switch irregularly refused to move to start position Ignition switch became eratically inoperable
Mar 2011 66000 mi US $38	PCV oil trap vaccuum leak triggered check engine light and made noise, issue was repaired under manufacturer extended warranty PCV oil trap defective...discovered from a check engine light. Volvo extended 100,000 warranty covered

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Dec 2010 58000 mi £98	Dpf pressure sensor failed. After much reluctance, selling dealer paid half of costs
Jan 2011 59000 mi	Front wheel bearing re-replaced.
Jun 2011 63000 mi £110	Alternator failed - replaced under warranty. Replacement battery also required.

Volvo S40 in Great Britain Jun 2009 - Dec 2012
Oct 2009 96000 mi	Headlight bulb.
Jan 2010 102000 mi	Other headlight bulb.
Sep 2011 126000 mi £292	battery completely flat tryed to start with power pack not enough power then immobiliser see manual warning came on car then made no attempt to start had to take to volvo for reset of the whole ECM system. i did replace the battery first.
Jul 2012 141800 mi £130	Front wishbones near/s/r also off/s/rear had to be replaced failed MOT
Sep 2012 146000 mi £600	dual mass flywheel out of balance replaced clutch and dual mass repair successful

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 85000 mi £1200	Failed wishbone bushes. Wishbones replaced.

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Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017	Water in cabin under rear left passenger footwell

Volvo S40 in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 155000 mi US $150	Blown head gasket

Volvo S40 in Missouri, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2012
Mar 2010 33000 mi	Check engine light came on; TSB had been issued to repair. window and door lock switches on driver's side would intermittently not work, although the rest of the car would.

Volvo S40 in Hawaii, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Aug 2009 9000 mi US $13000	Trunk prop plastic tip cracked & needed to be replaced--was under warranty & dealer replaced the plastic tip & prop as an entire unit. Wrote about this in initial entry when I signed on. Acquired car. In first few weeks of use, needed to replace left trunk prop at dealer; good service & no cost. Considering purchasing extended warranty having read reviews from other owners. My mechanic also recommends warranty due to expensive parts.
Apr 2010 12000 mi US $200	Check Engine light illuminated. Gas cap needed to be replaced & then mechanic did analysis of car for other maintenance.
Dec 2010 13000 mi US $1200	Check engine light came on & then it stopped coming on after a few days. Mechanic originally forgot to read the code. Brought car back for code to be read & nothing was found wrong. Mechanic sprayed special chemical into intake vent to eliminate moldy smell in air conditioner. Was NOT charged extra for this, as we paid for everything else. Was also not charged for diagnosis code for check engine light.
Mar 2011 13000 mi US $1000	Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced per check engine light & diagnostics by mechanic.
Apr 2012 23300 mi	originally told needed to have master cylinder worked on, including replacing leaking valves & likely replacing master cylinder. turned out nothing was wrong, liquid got spilled on it from something else.

Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012 91800 mi US $1000	AC clutch was not working properly and needed to be replaced. Cost for this alone was $860. Replaced fuse for the power outlets (ie. cigarette lighters). Cost was $50 bucks for a fuse!!
Nov 2012 100000 mi US $120	rear brake caliper replaced due to poor seal and leaking brake fluid.

Volvo S40 in Hawaii, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 24000 mi	Sun roof switch failed to work in certain settings, Dealer Replaced Switch and Motor Control Unit for Sun Roof
Jan 2010 25000 mi	Right Rear wheel had brake fluid puddle on rim after vehicle sat for several days, Dealer Replaced Right Rear Brake Caliper
Mar 2010 27000 mi	Brake pedal would continue to depress when vehicle was stopped and pedal pressure maintained, brakes were bled afterward dealer determined faulty Brake Master Cylinder and replaced.
Jul 2010 29000 mi	Drivers side door window switches intermittently failed to operate windows. Dealer replaced door harness.
Nov 2010 33000 mi	Head Liner Rattled due to poor installation by repair tech during sun roof motor replacement.
Dec 2010 34000 mi	Fault light appeared on dash for Passenger Airbag. Dealer found Passenger Airbag Sensor fault, sensor replaced and computer reflashed. Fault light appeared on dash for Passenger Airbag. Dealer found Passenger Airbag Sensor fault, sensor replaced and computer reflashed.

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010 54600 mi	Right rear lock and window operated erratically several months. In and out of the shop. They repaced a sensor in the rear door, but did not fix the problem. A month later they repalced a sensor in the drivers door, fixed.
Dec 2011 61000 mi	Windows and locks inconsistent. This was second time in about 15 months.

Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Dec 2015
Feb 2011 63240 mi C $272	front sway bar link kits
Oct 2011 70040 mi C $248	trunk lid kept unlocking. trunk switch was replaced.
Jul 2012 78000 mi C $425	A/C seals were leaking & replaced. A/C re-charged
Sep 2012 80600 mi C $1478	Passenger side rear brake squealing on breaking. Rear 80% pad left on drivers side, O% on passenger side - master cylinder issue. Rear pads, rotors and master cylinder replaced.
Feb 2014 91840 mi C $275	Accelerator pedal sensor failure. Pedal & sensor kit was ordered and installed
Jan 2015 92140 mi C $500	lack of cabin heat. Replaced thermostat, coolant recovery tank. battery would not charge - replaced battery
Jul 2015 102300 mi	accelerator pedal sensor failure

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Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 43000 mi US $250	Clutch return spring snapped. Replaced by self after learning that dealership charges approx. $250.

Volvo S40 in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2011 84700 mi	The flame trap needed to be repaired/replaced. It was covered under a warranty extended specifically for that problem.
Dec 2011 95000 mi US $500	Shifter cables needed to be replaced. The coupling broke while shifting from first to second gear.
Mar 2015 147000 mi US $248	Battery was slowly failing after ten years (it was the original battery)
Nov 2015 157000 mi US $610	Check Engine light on, had state-required emission test done, had to replace the catalytic converter.
Jan 2016 91200 mi US $1074	CV boots were torn on both sides - replaced all four.
Aug 2016 170000 mi US $1490	Ignition coil #2 failed, needed to be replaced. $270. During repair service for ignition coil, they noticed my fuel pressure sensor was bad. Oil trap was clogged - technician noticed it while car was in for another repair. $700.
Apr 2018 189000 mi US $120	Broken engine mount, top, passenger side. Easy.

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Volvo S40 in Great Britain Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2012 114700 mi £2000	4 new shock absorbers

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Volvo S40 in Ohio, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2013
Jul 2008 59000 mi US $110	6 CD changer center spindle broke, subsequently would not eject CD's, replaced entire CD changer with used unit.
Jun 2009 69000 mi US $130	Replace front sway bar end links. Front right went bad.
Aug 2009 70000 mi US $12	Check valve on window washer came apart and needed replaced.
Jun 2010 77000 mi	Cracked PCV Box
Aug 2010 77600 mi	Parking brake stuck in the on position. Corrosion built up at the end of the cable housing on the left rear wheel. Extensive lubrication and cleaning of the cable corrected the problem at this time.
Dec 2010 79000 mi US $742	Replaced right side wheel bearings both front and back, both were bad, the front with excessive noise and flat spot and back had significant play.

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
Jul 2010 75000 mi US $1100	A/C was shorting out according to Dealer. A/C would intermittantly not blow cold. Dealer told me the whole unit needed to be repaired. $1100 repair at only 75,000 miles.
Dec 2010 81000 mi US $2350	2 problems. Seats started cracking with 82k miles. this is a manufacturer defect. deal paid half. Owner paid $650. $880 to repair CD Deck error. I did not replace. alternator needed to be replaced. $880. did not repalce. traded car for a new Nissan

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
Feb 2011 98000 mi US $700	Cracked diapragm in the breather box. Breather box replaced.
Jun 2011 105000 mi US $200	AC would work fine for about 15-20 minutes of driving, then start to pull in hot air from outside. Compressor clutch was repaired.

Volvo S40 in Alabama, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
May 2010 49000 mi US $398	Fuel pressure sensor replaced
Sep 2010 54000 mi US $125	Software patch installed to fix AC sometimes blowing hot and cold at same time. Problem has happened twice.
Aug 2011 60000 mi US $1214	Air conditioner compressor replaced. Also leak onto carpet caused by AC drain hosed fixed.

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Volvo S40 in Kansas, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013 116000 mi US $987	Alternator went out. Replaced with battery. Afterwards received deck error from CD player.
Nov 2013 116000 mi US $51	Harmonic Balance nut worked loose, caused belts to be thrown, quick fix but could of blown my engine.

Volvo S40 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013	anti skid warning needing service. Goes on and off randomly. alarm would go off in the middle of the night, over and over! 2 wheel bearings failing at the same time. ac belt and drive belt because of a chirp coming from the engine.

Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2014
Sep 2009 38000 mi	TSB 205 - PCV Vent box. Dealer did not reconnect dipstick tube to engine in Sep service #1. Dipstick tube fell out of oil pan. When I brought it in, they pop-riveted it back on! This time they replaced the PCV assembly and used a bolt to secure the dipstick tube. After 3 visits!
Sep 2010 47000 mi US $950	O2 sensor check engine light, dealer replaced battery harness and O2 sensor.
Nov 2014 89000 mi US $6700	Timing belt tensioner failed

Volvo S40 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 149500 mi US $80	Replace engine torque mount. Shim AC compressor.
Jun 2016 160000 mi US $100	Replace: both rear differential seals, driver rear axle (torn boot), rear wheel bearing. Replace failed alternator. Replace passenger front wheel bearing.
Sep 2016 164000 mi US $220	Replace PCV oil trap. Replace AWD controller and pressure sensor.
Jan 2018 169000 mi US $1200	Replace clutch, flywheel, slave and angle gear collar. Replace fuel pump

Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2016
Apr 2009 58000 mi US $219	Intermittent Check Engine Light
Jun 2011 89000 mi	AC Compressor Clutch replaced.
Mar 2013 103000 mi US $700	Battery was leaking, corroded battery and battery cables were replaced.
Aug 2014 111000 mi US $1400	Alternator failed, replaced Alternator failed, killed battery Cam seal oil leak
May 2015 117400 mi US $400	Brake sensor replaced, reverse lights were intermittent. Engine mount damaged
Jun 2016 127000 mi US $350	Cracked Coolant Reservoir
Nov 2016 128000 mi US $300	InnerCV boot leaking

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Volvo S40 in Switzerland Jun 2006 - Mar 2010
Jun 2006 21700 mi	cd charger
Jan 2007 24800 mi	climate control reset

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Feb 2005 - Mar 2010
Jul 2005 6000 mi	Radio random lockups were repaired under warranty
Aug 2006 24000 mi	Some vibrations at low and high speeds were repaired under warranty with software update for the transmission and replacement of an axle. Axle could have been damaged from pot hole from hell. All fixed under warranty.
Dec 2008 67000 mi US $90	Clogged PCV caused a squealing noise. I replaced the oil filter housing.
Mar 2009 71000 mi	Airbag sensor was not working on the passenger seat. Dealer reset it and is working fine.

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
May 2010 45500 mi	Replaced windshield wiper washers Replaced windshield wiper washers
Aug 2011 59000 mi US $125	Coolant reservoir developed a crack and all coolant leaked out
Sep 2011 60000 mi US $86	When driving, the car gave bucking sensation so severe, it felt like I had been rear-ended by another car. After this, I received the message "Transmission Service Urgent" and odd transmission behavior. Dealer performed TCM software upgrade
Aug 2012 71900 mi US $45	The auto transmission felt like it slipped a gear and message appeared in Trip Computer saying 'Transmission Service Urgent'. Dealer said they were not able to replicate, but performed a software update. This seemed to fix issue.

Volvo S40 in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
May 2011 41000 mi US $160	Trunk lock would not disengage, replaced trunk lock assembly.
Aug 2012 42000 mi US $400	fuel pressure sensor failure

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Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 13026 mi	CD Player Replaced under Warranty
May 2007 18207 mi	L Front Wheel Bearing Replaced (Warranty)
May 2009 37200 mi	Front Right Wheel Bearing Worn - Front Wheel Hub Assembly replaced.
Sep 2009 45880 mi	Oil trap box (housing oil filter is attached to) - plugged

Volvo S40 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017 88660 mi C $75	Hole in flex pipe, flex pipe was replaced with a new OEM grade unit Rear sway bar end links replaced with new OEM grade links

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Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States May 2007 - Jan 2009
Aug 2007 28000 mi	Check engine light came on and air conditioner started blowing HOT air on driver's side only

Volvo S40 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022
Feb 2013 96300 mi	sunroof drain was disconnected which caused the floors to fill with water. I have reconnected the drain and removed the standing water though the carpets and insulation under are still quite wet. I see from my internet search this common

Volvo S40 in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2011 61000 mi US $125	Wipers could not be turned off, gas gauge went to zero (after just filling the tank), SRS airbag light on, trunk lid open light on. Found loose/faulty electrical wire.

Volvo S40 in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Sep 2015 138000 mi US $1200	transmission needed to be replaced
Jun 2016 136000 mi US $3500	some belt broke and tore my air conditioner lines up. if i kept driving it it would have totaled the car

Volvo S40 in Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2010
Apr 2009 40000 mi	I needed a software upgrade (ECM Gasoline Up) and the PCV hose from the oil trap to the head failed.
Apr 2010 53000 mi US $100	Failed brake sensor. Parts ordered and car repaired in 2 business days. Happy with process. Total cost (including $100 deductible) was $270.

Volvo S40 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014 124000 mi	Right wheel bearing needed replaced. Had to grind off the existing one as it was rusted throughout.
Aug 2014 124000 mi US $750	Alternator had to be replaced.

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015 87000 mi US $2000	Air conditioning cycles off after 10-15minutes Growling noise from rear of car while driving. Both rear wheel bearings worn. Both rear hubs replaced.
Mar 2016 89000 mi	Multiple warning lights illuminated, wipers switched on uncommanded, transmission reverted to "limp" mode. No parts replaced...got rid of car instead.

Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013	Software update

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Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2017
Jan 2006 25000 mi	Engine light came on - needed to have carbon deposits removed from intake manifold.
Nov 2009 41000 mi US $50	The windshield wiper check valve had failed
Mar 2010 43000 mi US $660	Water was found behind the passenger seat. It was diagnosed to be a plugged sunroof drain pipe backflowing into the car.
Nov 2011 51000 mi	The dealer removed the interior carpets and insulation, dried the vehicle, and cleared the sunroof drainage tubes that were blocked causing a leak
Apr 2012 55000 mi US $550	one motor mount was degraded and required replacement. This was detected during a normal service interval.
Nov 2012 59400 mi US $960	Replaced worn lower control arm
May 2013 64100 mi US $175	I experience periodic blockage of the sunroof drainage tubes. Part of this service interval addressed this issue.
Aug 2015 82600 mi US $732	Headlining delaminating - replaced entire headlining.
Jan 2016 77800 mi US $140	Symptom was power steering pump stopped working. Diagnostic codes and battery load test indicated failing battery.
Nov 2016 92900 mi US $4200	CV boots replace engine mount strut shocks

Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Dec 2016
Jun 2012 104160 mi C $300	Battery died and had to be replaced.
Jun 2014 121520 mi C $300	CV boot front strut

Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017 128200 mi	Clutch spring failure. Mechanic could not physically replace the spring.
Feb 2017 129000 mi US $500	Emissions system check engine light. Throttle cleaned to fix problem in short term. Diagnosis is catalytic converter and will likely need replacing at a cost of $500-$700.

Volvo S40 in Spain Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008 39358 mi	Loose cable on fuel pump. Loose cable on fuel pump
Jun 2009 46500 mi	Alternator.

Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013 81220 mi C $248	Squeaky clutch pedal with slow return. clutch spring was replaced.
Jan 2014 81220 mi C $350	Right rear wheel bearing was noisy and had to be replaced. Right lower arm clunky and the left rear shock absorber was shot Manual transmission hard to use in winter. Noisy clutch release bearing, AC compressor clutch burnt. Squeaky accessory drive belt possibly due to missing engine splash guard. Engine splash guard came out. Decided not to replace as I was selling the car.

Volvo S40 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 48980 mi C $1200	Front shocks need replacing

Volvo S40 in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 79000 mi US $350	Check engine light on. When tested, had error code ECM-2600. Replaced faulty fuel pressure sensor.
Jun 2011 80000 mi US $3500	No AC. Replaced condenser. $1700. Replaced shocks, discovered problem at tire shop, $1800.
Aug 2012 90900 mi US $3095	Clutch was slipping. Diagnosed as failed clutch. Replaced the clutch, flywheel, and throw out bearings. Cracked breather hose. Replaced hose and the intake seals.
Aug 2014 101000 mi US $3072	Parking brake doesn't hold intermittently. Parking brake cables were binding. Replaced cables and wire box. Excessive vibration, rough ride, appears to be coming from front end. Left front axle was vibrating and inner boot torn. Replaced left front axle shaft. Left front spring broken, struts leaking and strut bearings binding on turns, bump rubber damaged. Replaced springs and struts with related bearings and bump rubbers.
Oct 2016 113500 mi US $900	Front end noise, worse on left side, caused by worn wheel bearings. Replaced front left & right wheel bearings. Right motor mount leaking fluid. Replaced. Rear passenger taillight out. Replaced.
Apr 2017 120000 mi US $42	Replaced right headlight.
Nov 2017 127000 mi US $1971	Intake manifold gasket, oil separator and gasket, spark plugs, air flow sensor. Camshaft and crankshaft seals. Right front axle.

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Volvo S40 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
Mar 2016 64480 mi	Replaced front shocks. One was leaking and the other was soft. Also timing belt change.

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Volvo S40 in Ireland Jun 2009 - May 2010
Mar 2010 55800 mi €600	Replaced alternator. When sold the 'brake failure, engine stop' message still came up from time to time. Shop couldn't diagnose even with code. When it happened indicators and wipers wouldn't work or wouldn't turn off. Or the car wouldn't start for up to three days.

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Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2016

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Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
Jan 2008 31000 mi	There is a rattle noise coming from the engine bay at idle. Originally thought to be a loose hose, dealer tightened hose and the noise still persists. Replaced faulty passenger airbag sensor.
Mar 2008 32000 mi	I was driving when a "Warning, low brake level fluid, stop immediately" light came on. I pulled over and had Volvo come tow me to the dealer. I just had my 30,000 mile service done 3 months ago, so dealer inspected the brake fluid container and ...
May 2008 36000 mi	Splash guard underneath engine disconnected from all 5 front clips falling to the ground. Was still connected at the back. Couldn't drive car because any bump or object in the road would rip off splash guard. Towed to dealer by roadside asst. and fixed.

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