2006 Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2006

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2006 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Volvo S40 brake 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.

2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

119000 mi

US $300
routine rear brake pad replacement to pass state inspection 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

37000 mi ABS light came on, and the auto down function stopped working on the drivers window. 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

25000 mi Right Rear wheel had brake fluid puddle on rim after vehicle sat for several days, Dealer Replaced Right Rear Brake Caliper 
27000 mi Brake pedal would continue to depress when vehicle was stopped and pedal pressure maintained, brakes were bled afterward dealer determined faulty Brake Master Cylinder and replaced. 
80600 mi

C $1478
Passenger side rear brake squealing on breaking. Rear 80% pad left on drivers side, O% on passenger side - master cylinder issue. Rear pads, rotors and master cylinder replaced. 
23300 mi originally told needed to have master cylinder worked on, including replacing leaking valves & likely replacing master cylinder. turned out nothing was wrong, liquid got spilled on it from something else. 
100000 mi

US $120
rear brake caliper replaced due to poor seal and leaking brake fluid. 

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2006 Volvo S40 Brake Problems

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