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Volvo V40 repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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Volvo V40 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

2004 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

74400 mi change blocked expansion valve 

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2002 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $800
Alternator died about a week later. 

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2001 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 165hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

80000 mi

US $240
replaced rear door locking mechanism 
136400 mi

C $20
Wiring harness for headlight melted and wire pulled out of harness clips. 
145700 mi

C $100
Chips in glass headlight lamps burned out. replaced headlight assembly replaced worn headlight wiring harness replaced dead lamps 

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2000 Volvo V40 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

168000 mi

US $1600
Airbag light. To truly fix it I needed a new air bag. But to keep the system working a resistor was installed to make the system think a functional air bag existed, thus making the air bag light go away. 

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Volvo V40 Electrical Problems

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