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2007 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2007 Volvo S40 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi US $5 |
Air intake (vacuum line) after the throttle body to the intake manifold had split causing an engine code. I got a code reader, looked it up myself, went on line and quarried the forums and found the problem. Replaced a flexible line with one from Autozone with new clamps and this solved the problem. Gas mileage increased 2 mpg. |
| 56920 mi C $70 |
Compressor Bypass Valve (CBV) had torn diaphragm. Replaced. |
| 60300 mi | Parking brake was stuck. Cable was siezed. Greased cable and worked it back and forth several times, resolved. |
| 62000 mi C $100 |
Failed passenger side engine mount. Mount replaced. |
| 73360 mi | PCV failure. Replaced under extended PCV warranty. |
| 83700 mi | Leaking crank seal/valve seals |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73100 mi US $1400 |
Replaced PCV box |
| 80000 mi US $285 |
Replace front motor mount |
| 80000 mi US $612 |
engine service urgent light on. Dealer changed fuel pressure switch and spark plugs. |
| 80000 mi US $899 |
Engine light on, replaced leak detection pump |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 152000 mi US $500 |
PCV system required replacement. Of note, this had been completed by prior owner at ~60,000 miles and occurred again during my ownership. May have been associated with switch from regular to synthetic oil. |
| 106300 mi US $500 |
Previous owner's exhaust repairs without proper pipe alignment contributed to premature flex pipe failure at the manifold. Replaced flex pipe, repaired hangers, and realigned exhaust. Allowed mechanic flexible lift time between smaller jobs to save cost. |
| 123000 mi US $40 |
Fuel rail pressure sensor erratic. Replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $1900 |
Replace failed PCV system. Replace leaking camshaft seals. |
| 129000 mi US $900 |
Replaced rusted/patched factory cat-back exhaust with SS system. |
| 117000 mi US $615 |
replaced upper and lower radiator hoses as well as coolant reservoir. |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | dash warning - engine system service required. Told that oil pressure sensor needed replacing and replaced. One week later same dash warning appeared. Now ongoing |
| 50000 mi | 'Engine system service required' message display. Solved by replacing oil level sensor and reduction in oil level - dpf regeneration issue, though dealer did not admit. Dealer did put sticker on engine cover denoting new, lower oil level! |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95500 mi US $1100 |
replace air box assembly. I was unable to remove the size 6 torq bolts the were striped and the inlet hose was deteriorated, it was unrepairable. replaced motor mount due to vibration at idle. |
| 47500 mi US $100 |
Fuel pressure sensor failing. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 49000 mi | Breather box replaced at no charge. Volvo has issued an extended warranty for this piece due to numerous problems. Our S40 had the same problem at the same mileage. |
| 69380 mi C $330 |
PCV valve stuck open and a split hose |
| 93000 mi C $600 |
replace starter |
| 65000 mi US $232 |
Warning light. One item was under a recall / warranty. The second, an update that was due, cost $231.70. |
| 59000 mi US $1400 |
coolant water bottle replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Engine making a loud noise when accelerating, almost sounded like an exhaust leak, but also noticed that the engine power was reduced when making this noise |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 92500 mi US $300 |
Upper radiator hose leaking. Labor rate high for accessing hose. Many parts needed removal. |
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Another radiator hose replacement |
| 104000 mi US $30 |
Replaced PCV hose to engine filter. |
| 118000 mi US $30 |
Fuel pressure sensor on intake manifold failed, causing CEL. Sensor replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
PCV system /oil filter housing failed, causing CEL. Part replaced |
| 129000 mi US $300 |
Poor acceleration. Engine knock sensor replaced |
| 4000 mi | Software update to fix start shudder stall issue. |
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