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Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 497 repairs.
Volvo S40 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56500 mi | Replaced two TPMS sensors under warranty |
| 63500 mi US $110 |
Replaced TPMS Sensor |
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $185 |
Windscreen fluid hose came unbolted to inside, broke washer on top. |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Sun Roof Rails clog, interior leaking on passenger side. |
| 27000 mi | Washer fluid did not squirt. Dealer replaced nozzles. |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 56700 mi US $8 |
Windshield washer check valve was clogged, replaced it with new part. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Faulty driver side headlight washer jet replaced. |
| 24000 mi | Driver side windshield washer jet was replaced due to blown valve. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi US $13000 |
Trunk prop plastic tip cracked & needed to be replaced--was under warranty & dealer replaced the plastic tip & prop as an entire unit. Wrote about this in initial entry when I signed on. Acquired car. In first few weeks of use, needed to replace left trunk prop at dealer; good service & no cost. Considering purchasing extended warranty having read reviews from other owners. My mechanic also recommends warranty due to expensive parts. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 81000 mi US $2350 |
2 problems. Seats started cracking with 82k miles. this is a manufacturer defect. deal paid half. Owner paid $650. |
| 70000 mi US $12 |
Check valve on window washer came apart and needed replaced. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46000 mi | Replaced windshield wiper washers |
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 |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi US $50 |
The windshield wiper check valve had failed |
| 79360 mi C $350 |
Engine splash guard came out. Decided not to replace as I was selling the car. |
2005 Volvo S40 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
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. |
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Car was rattling over bumps. They said the cage that protects the gas tank was hanging down. It was replaced. |
| 91000 mi | Dealer cleaned out drain tubes because they were clogged and was allowing water into floor of back seat floor. |
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | Clicking noise from front part of car, suspension ticking, electrical sounds from front right of car, scratched panel, dealer dented car had to get touched up. |
2004.5 Volvo S40 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 36000 mi | Same vacuum pump |
| 38000 mi | Driver side vent visor is damaged. And also driver door seal is broken. |
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 165hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 121700 mi C $35 |
Front Hood single hydraulic arm on right side failed to maintain pressure, resulting in hood not being able to stay up on own accord without physically holding it up by person or object. |
| 135000 mi US $275 |
Trunk would not open |
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