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Expensive Volvo V40 repairs by problem area

Engine (89%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Volvo V40 repair cost distribution

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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.

103500 mi US $670	Engine coolant temperature sensor, radiator drain valve (broken by tech) and passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced.
109000 mi US $600	Replaced strut bearing and tightened bolts on exhaust manifold.
127300 mi US $1200	Replaced front main seals. Installed new timing belt kit as old t-belt was saturated with oil from the leak.

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coolant temp sensor, front o2 sensor motor mounts vvt solenoid

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127000 mi US $250	Heater coil [core] went out. Brake line leak
127000 mi US $850	Car vibrating so badly as to be be undriveable at freeway speeds. Mechanic reported that engine mounts needed to be replaced.

162200 mi US $135	Minor coolant leak discovered on lower radiator hose bleeder screw. Leak came from a small pin hole in the base of the rubber nipple that the screw is attached to. Had to replace hose to fix leak. Replaced hose, 2 clams, and coolant.
171000 mi US $411	Replaced driver windshield wiper arm and spray nozzle. Arm was bent and nozzle was clogged beyond repair.
168000 mi US $1600	Took in to fix noise. Noise was serpentine belt tensioner. Ended up also having timing, engine seals, and PCV system done for good measure. 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.
174104 mi US $1025	My engine has a variable valve timing sprocket on the exhaust camshaft. This VVT sprocket started to fail and had to be replaced. Wife came home with car making terrible clicking noise. I wasn't familiar with it so I took it in. Exhaust cam variable valve timing sprocket failed making a terrible noise. Shop replaced sprocket and relevant seals that had to be disturbed by the job.
178102 mi US $542	When I had the car towed to the shop to locate the radiator leak they were unable to start the car because the key would not turn past position #2 and was jammed. Replaced ignition key lock cylinder to fix issue. Radiator cracked and failed. Had towed to shop to confirm diagnosis. Decided to replace radiator myself with a genuine Volvo radiator. Refilled coolant with 50/50 mix of distilled water and genuine Volvo coolant. When I had the car towed to the shop to locate the radiator leak they were unable to start the car because the key would not turn past position #2 and was jammed. Replaced ignition key lock cylinder to fix issue.
209000 mi US $108	Replaced thermostat since was not right temperature range (previous repairs had wrong one installed), replaced worn oil pressure sensor (not broken but was suspected to be leaking oil).