2008 Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2008

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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 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

109000 mi

US $875
Replaced Passenger front drive axle 

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2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

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. 

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2008 Volvo S40 Transmission Problems

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