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2008 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (49%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2008 Volvo S40 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (47%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo S40
Engine not specified
| 40000 mi £500 |
No aircon and headlights kept blowing. |
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi | The screen readout said I had a problem with an immobilizer and needed to go to shop. Shop said it was only a battery problem and they replaced the battery under warranty. |
| 47500 mi US $700 |
Car was stalling and a/c kept shutting off |
| 70100 mi US $675 |
Cracked Head light lense, Insurence paid for lense replacment. But bulb went out the next week and that was not covered and cost $425.00 |
| 101500 mi US $650 |
xenon headlight out + replaced broken side marker light |
| 123300 mi US $650 |
Replaced original alternator |
| 156000 mi US $1050 |
AC compressor replacment |
| 159000 mi US $1150 |
Middle stop light in the window out. Required special ordering of part and a full day in the shop, they had never changed one before. |
| 149000 mi US $549 |
Starter went out, Volvo shipped incorrect replacement had to wait and additional week for second replacement |
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 48360 mi | Windows working badly, glass was diconnected from one side. |
| 66320 mi €40 |
No cold air. |
| 74400 mi €300 |
A/C condenser ruptured, a replacement was needed. Volvo payed for a part of the service. |
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71700 mi US $750 |
Replaced alarm/siren module and main car battery, due to failure in our 2011 Volvo S40, which irreparably damaged the main battery. Main car battery was less than 2 years old and replacement cost was $225. |
| 75000 mi US $1100 |
Typical problem with Volvo S40 AC compressors. Clutch on AC compressor was not engaging during warm weather due to inability of electromagnet to close the gap. Problem has been solved by others by removing the clutch (using special or self-made tools) and closing the gap by changing or removing shims. Others have used used "bread clips" or thin metal sheets on the outside of the clutch. Decided to ask the Volvo expert mechanic just replace the entire compressor on the 2008 (and identical problem on the 2011 S40). Compressor part was $740. Only charged couple hours of labor and had him change the serpentine belt while he was working on it. Solved the problem so hopefully another 75000 miles of AC. |
| 34300 mi US $1100 |
Condensor |
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