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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 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 6-speed manual AWD

121200 mi

US $1000
New front shocks & struts 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

104000 mi

US $900
replaced front struts and bushings, etc 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

141800 mi

£130
Front wishbones near/s/r also off/s/rear had to be replaced failed MOT 
59000 mi Front wheel bearing re-replaced. 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

99-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi

£1200
Failed wishbone bushes. Wishbones replaced. 

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2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan

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

63240 mi

C $272
front sway bar link kits  

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2006 Volvo S40 Suspension Problems

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