2005 Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2005

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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%)

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2005 Volvo S40 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

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. 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

anti skid warning needing service. Goes on and off randomly. 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

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. 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

101000 mi

US $3072
Parking brake doesn't hold intermittently. Parking brake cables were binding. Replaced cables and wire box. 

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2005 Volvo S40 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

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 ... 

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2005 Volvo S40 Brake Problems

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