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2002 Volvo V40 repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (0%)

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2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo V40 in North Carolina, United States
- Jan 2014
Jun 2011

103500 mi

US $670
Engine coolant temperature sensor, radiator drain valve (broken by tech) and passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced. 
May 2012

108000 mi

US $1800
Difficulty starting. Dealer replaced fuel flow sensor. Still hard to start a week later. Dealer replaced brake vacuum switch. Alternator died about a week later. A week after the battery went the Volvo stranded my wife yet again. The dealer kept it for about a week and finally diagnosed the issue as the park neutral sensor/relay/switch. 
Jul 2012

109000 mi

US $600
Replaced strut bearing and tightened bolts on exhaust manifold. 
Jan 2014

127300 mi

US $1200
Replaced front main seals. Installed new timing belt kit as old t-belt was saturated with oil from the leak. 

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