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%)

Chart based on 182 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Volvo S40.

2005 Volvo S40 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

70000 mi

US $12
Check valve on window washer came apart and needed replaced. 
81000 mi

US $2350
2 problems. Seats started cracking with 82k miles. this is a manufacturer defect. deal paid half. Owner paid $650. 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

46000 mi Replaced windshield wiper washers 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

28000 mi Check engine light came on and air conditioner started blowing HOT air on driver's side only 

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2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

79360 mi

C $350
Engine splash guard came out. Decided not to replace as I was selling the car. 
41000 mi

US $50
The windshield wiper check valve had failed 

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2005 Volvo S40 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

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2005 Volvo S40 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

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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2005 Volvo S40 Other Problems

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