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2005 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2005 Volvo S40 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 96 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo S40
Engine not specified
| Volvo S40 in Great Britain Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 2012114700 mi£2000 | 4 new shock absorbers | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 201075000 miUS $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 201081000 miUS $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 Ohio, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 200859000 miUS $110 | 6 CD changer center spindle broke, subsequently would not eject CD's, replaced entire CD changer with used unit. | ||
| Jun 200969000 miUS $130 | Replace front sway bar end links. Front right went bad. | ||
| Aug 200970000 miUS $12 | Check valve on window washer came apart and needed replaced. | ||
| Jun 201077000 mi | Cracked PCV Box | ||
| Aug 201077600 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 201079000 miUS $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 Alabama, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| May 201049000 miUS $398 | Fuel pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 201054000 miUS $125 | Software patch installed to fix AC sometimes blowing hot and cold at same time. Problem has happened twice. | ||
| Aug 201160000 miUS $1214 | Air conditioner compressor replaced. Also leak onto carpet caused by AC drain hosed fixed. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Feb 201198000 miUS $700 | Cracked diapragm in the breather box. Breather box replaced. | ||
| Jun 2011105000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo S40 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015149500 miUS $80 | Replace engine torque mount. Shim AC compressor. | ||
| Jun 2016160000 miUS $100 | Replace: both rear differential seals, driver rear axle (torn boot), rear wheel bearing. Replace failed alternator. Replace passenger front wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 2016164000 miUS $220 | Replace PCV oil trap. Replace AWD controller and pressure sensor. | ||
| Jan 2018169000 miUS $1200 | Replace clutch, flywheel, slave and angle gear collar. Replace fuel pump | ||
| Volvo S40 in Kansas, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013116000 miUS $987 | Alternator went out. Replaced with battery. Afterwards received deck error from CD player. | ||
| Nov 2013116000 miUS $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 Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 200958000 miUS $219 | Intermittent Check Engine Light | ||
| Jun 201189000 mi | AC Compressor Clutch replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013103000 miUS $700 | Battery was leaking, corroded battery and battery cables were replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014111000 miUS $1400 | Alternator failed, replaced Alternator failed, killed battery Cam seal oil leak | ||
| May 2015117400 miUS $400 | Brake sensor replaced, reverse lights were intermittent. Engine mount damaged | ||
| Jun 2016127000 miUS $350 | Cracked Coolant Reservoir | ||
| Nov 2016128000 miUS $300 | InnerCV boot leaking | ||
| Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 200938000 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 201047000 miUS $950 | O2 sensor check engine light, dealer replaced battery harness and O2 sensor. | ||
| Nov 201489000 miUS $6700 | Timing belt tensioner failed | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Switzerland Jun 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200621700 mi | cd charger | ||
| Jan 200724800 mi | climate control reset | ||
| Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 201045500 mi | Replaced windshield wiper washers Replaced windshield wiper washers | ||
| Aug 201159000 miUS $125 | Coolant reservoir developed a crack and all coolant leaked out | ||
| Sep 201160000 miUS $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 201271900 miUS $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 Texas, United States Feb 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20056000 mi | Radio random lockups were repaired under warranty | ||
| Aug 200624000 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 200867000 miUS $90 | Clogged PCV caused a squealing noise. I replaced the oil filter housing. | ||
| Mar 200971000 mi | Airbag sensor was not working on the passenger seat. Dealer reset it and is working fine. | ||
| Volvo S40 in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201141000 miUS $160 | Trunk lock would not disengage, replaced trunk lock assembly. | ||
| Aug 201242000 miUS $400 | fuel pressure sensor failure | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200713026 mi | CD Player Replaced under Warranty | ||
| May 200718207 mi | L Front Wheel Bearing Replaced (Warranty) | ||
| May 200937200 mi | Front Right Wheel Bearing Worn - Front Wheel Hub Assembly replaced. | ||
| Sep 200945880 mi | Oil trap box (housing oil filter is attached to) - plugged | ||
| Volvo S40 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201788660 miC $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 | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 201161000 miUS $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 2015138000 miUS $1200 | transmission needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 2016136000 miUS $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 Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Software update | ||
| Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201587000 miUS $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 201689000 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 Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014124000 mi | Right wheel bearing needed replaced. Had to grind off the existing one as it was rusted throughout. | ||
| Aug 2014124000 miUS $750 | Alternator had to be replaced. | ||
| Volvo S40 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201396300 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 Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 200940000 mi | I needed a software upgrade (ECM Gasoline Up) and the PCV hose from the oil trap to the head failed. | ||
| Apr 201053000 miUS $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 Virginia, United States May 2007 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Aug 200728000 mi | Check engine light came on and air conditioner started blowing HOT air on driver's side only | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201381220 miC $248 | Squeaky clutch pedal with slow return. clutch spring was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014C $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 Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201179000 miUS $350 | Check engine light on. When tested, had error code ECM-2600. Replaced faulty fuel pressure sensor. | ||
| Jun 201180000 miUS $3500 | No AC. Replaced condenser. $1700. Replaced shocks, discovered problem at tire shop, $1800. | ||
| Aug 201290900 miUS $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 2014101000 miUS $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 2016113500 miUS $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 2017120000 miUS $42 | Replaced right headlight. | ||
| Nov 2017127000 miUS $1971 | Intake manifold gasket, oil separator and gasket, spark plugs, air flow sensor. Camshaft and crankshaft seals. Right front axle. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 2012104160 miC $300 | Battery died and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014121520 miC $300 | CV boot front strut | ||
| Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Clutch spring failure. Mechanic could not physically replace the spring. | ||
| Feb 2017129000 miUS $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 Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201448980 miC $1200 | Front shocks need replacing | ||
| Volvo S40 in Spain Nov 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200839358 mi | Loose cable on fuel pump. Loose cable on fuel pump | ||
| Jun 200946500 mi | Alternator. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 200625000 mi | Engine light came on - needed to have carbon deposits removed from intake manifold. | ||
| Nov 200941000 miUS $50 | The windshield wiper check valve had failed | ||
| Mar 201043000 miUS $660 | Water was found behind the passenger seat. It was diagnosed to be a plugged sunroof drain pipe backflowing into the car. | ||
| Nov 201151000 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 201255000 miUS $550 | one motor mount was degraded and required replacement. This was detected during a normal service interval. | ||
| Nov 201259400 miUS $960 | Replaced worn lower control arm | ||
| May 201364100 miUS $175 | I experience periodic blockage of the sunroof drainage tubes. Part of this service interval addressed this issue. | ||
| Aug 201582600 miUS $732 | Headlining delaminating - replaced entire headlining. | ||
| Jan 201677800 miUS $140 | Symptom was power steering pump stopped working. Diagnostic codes and battery load test indicated failing battery. | ||
| Nov 201692900 miUS $4200 | CV boots replace engine mount strut shocks | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201664480 mi | Replaced front shocks. One was leaking and the other was soft. Also timing belt change. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Ireland Jun 2009 - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 201055800 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. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S40 in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2016 |
2005 Volvo S40 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S40 in Florida, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jan 200831000 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 200832000 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 200836000 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. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40
Engine not specified
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015133920 mi | Car would start, then shut off. Car would not start and run without immediately revving the car almost to max after ignition. | ||
| Apr 2015133920 miC $350 | Had to replace both drive shafts. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201283000 miUS $4300 | Vechicle overheated and they originally thought it needed the head gasket replaced but it turned out that it could not be repaired and needed a whole new engine. Mechanic said that the engine was rare but i don't really believe that. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 2010117000 miUS $650 | Vehicle would not recognize key. Had to have new switch installed. Check engine light has come on. Again. Some times it goes away, but returns later. Probably a sensor is going. Just going to live with it. Just another repair cost to this vehicle. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in North Carolina, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Aug 200626000 mi | Car was rattling over bumps. They said the cage that protects the gas tank was hanging down. It was replaced. | ||
| Volvo S40 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 200891000 mi | Dealer cleaned out drain tubes because they were clogged and was allowing water into floor of back seat floor. | ||
| Apr 2009105000 miUS $100 | ABS light came on; problem traced to faulty ABS wheel speed sensor. Dealer did not have in stock so customer ordered it elsewhere and installed it on their own. Installed wheel speed sensor. | ||
| Dec 2009132000 miUS $175 | Car went in to replace timing belt. Successfully changed, no problems. Water pump replaced at the same time that the timing belt was changed as preventative maintenance. Replaced a torn engine mount....fixed successfully the first time. | ||
| Jul 2010150000 miUS $600 | Replaced front struts and bearings | ||
| Sep 2010156000 miUS $528 | A wheel hub was noisy and replaced successfully. | ||
| Mar 2011177000 miUS $600 | Another wheel hub replaced Starter replaced | ||
| Apr 2011178000 miUS $800 | Replaced starter. Replaced both lower control arms and passenger side axle. | ||
| Dec 2011201000 miUS $284 | replaced driver's door module that controls door locks and window operation | ||
| Apr 2012216500 miUS $330 | Turbo Control Valve replaced | ||
| Jun 2012224000 miUS $350 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor | ||
| Jul 2012225200 miUS $420 | replace compressor and clutch | ||
| Jan 2013242000 miUS $400 | Replaced heater core | ||
| May 2013246000 miUS $159 | Replaced rear shocks. | ||
| Jan 2014210500 miUS $75 | Engine coil on cylinder 1 failed and caused check engine light to come on. | ||
| Jun 2015272000 miUS $700 | Coolant hoses split and thermostat housing was leaking | ||
| Volvo S40 in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201066000 miUS $230 | AC compressor not turning on, no cold air. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013 | Torn CV axle boot. | ||
| Volvo S40 in California, United States Aug 2007 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 200738000 mi | Rolling noise from front of car, springing noise from seats and suspension | ||
| Mar 200848000 mi | Clicking noise from front part of car, suspension ticking, electrical sounds from front right of car, scratched panel, dealer dented car had to get touched up. | ||
| Oct 200865000 miUS $140 | Mod went wrong. | ||
| Jan 200968000 mi | AC didnt blow cold after a recharge; new compressor. | ||
| Mar 201096000 mi | cd player doesn't eject. ignition went out. | ||
| Jun 2012140000 miUS $1800 | replaced CEM (central electronic module) | ||
| Aug 2013161000 miUS $150 | Known problem Pcv | ||
| Feb 2014165000 miUS $600 | Head Gasket | ||
| Jan 2015166000 mi | Head gasket failure. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201670000 miUS $775 | Headliner had pretty much all fallen down. On the front door panels, some areas of the fabric cover had come unglued. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Great Britain Apr 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 201062000 mi£700 | Check engine light illuminated. Fault located to throttle module. Throttle module replaced, fault still present. Next stage is replace wiring harness. Alternator also packed up whilst in the garage. | ||
| Oct 201176000 mi£300 | Probably coil packs Throttle body communication. Same fault as last year. Minimum £500 repair so car was sold as faulty. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S40 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Puerto Rico Feb 2007 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Mar 200735000 mi | Vacuum pump defect | ||
| May 200736000 mi | Same vacuum pump | ||
| Jun 200738000 mi | The vacuum pump of the brake system was changed. Driver side vent visor is damaged. And also driver door seal is broken. | ||
| Mar 200843000 mi | New weather strip placed. Xenon lights needed leveling. | ||
| May 200846000 miUS $400 | Need to replace bad struts...... | ||
| Jul 200847000 mi | Fuel pump module needed to be replaced. One oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
| Oct 200850000 mi | An hydraulic engine mount was defective | ||
| Jan 200952000 mi | Engine mount replaced. | ||
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