Volvo S40 / V50 Problems and Repair Histories
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Volvo S40 / V50s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Volvo S40 / V50 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2004.5 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 91000 | 0 | Dealer cleaned out drain tubes because they were clogged and was allowing water into floor of back seat floor. |
| Apr | 2009 | 105000 | 380 | ABS light came on; problem traced to faulty ABS wheel speed sensor. Dealer did not have in stock so customer ordered it elsewhere and installed it on their own. Installed wheel speed sensor. |
| Dec | 2009 | 132000 | 1101 | Car went in to replace timing belt. Successfully changed, no problems. Water pump replaced at the same time that the timing belt was changed as preventative maintenance. Replaced a torn engine mount....fixed successfully the first time. |
| Jul | 2010 | 150000 | 600 | Replaced front struts and bearings |
| Sep | 2010 | 156000 | 528 | A wheel hub was noisy and replaced successfully. |
| Mar | 2011 | 176000 | 600 | Starter replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 178000 | 1600 | Replaced starter. Replaced both lower control arms and passenger side axle. |
| Dec | 2011 | 201000 | 284 | replaced driver's door module that controls door locks and window operation |
| Apr | 2012 | 218000 | 330 | Turbo Control Valve replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 224000 | 350 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor |
| Jul | 2012 | 226300 | 420 | replace compressor and clutch |
| Jan | 2013 | 242000 | 400 | Replaced heater core |
| Mar | 2013 | 243000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S40 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 66000 | 230 | AC compressor not turning on, no cold air. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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