Volvo S40 / V50 Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
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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.
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 75000 | 310 | Tech noticed the front drivers strut leaking while the car was in for 75k oil service. Had to have strut replaced, which seemed reasonable for the miles. |
| Jan | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 48300 | 0 | Repeatable rubbing noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 83080 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 83680 | 2050 | noise at the right front wheel. changed the wheel bearing hub. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 63000 | 166 | Replaced right front wheel hub bearing assembly. |
| Jun | 2011 | 65000 | 232 | Needs upper strut mounts and plates. Dealer wanted $871. Declined at this time. |
| Jul | 2011 | 66000 | 320 | Purchased strut parts online, under $100 and had them replaced at a local shop with alignment for $220. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S40 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 110000 | 80 | Driver side bearing went bad. Replaced myself. Bearing is not bolted in is pressed in and out. If you do not have an arbor press do not attempt this. |
| Volvo S40 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 59000 | 1400 | left front strut replaced, control arms replaced, right front shock leaking, both upper shock mounts replaced, alignment performed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 47000 | 832 | Front wheel bearing and front tie rod replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 15000 | 300 | Left drive shaft or CV joint or wheel bearing is very noisy. Volvo techs stated it was tire noise so they rotated the tires but the noise is exactly the same and none of the tires have any abnormal wear. Techs did not even to inspect the drive train. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Front wheel bearing re-replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
99-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 85000 | 1200 | Failed wishbone bushes. Wishbones replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 63240 | 272 | front sway bar link kits |
| Sep | 2012 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo V50 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 15500 | 114 | Right front wheel bearing was making noise, Right front tie rod was worn/lose, require replacement. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 69000 | 0 | Clicking sound from front wheel. Tech lubed outer splines of both axle shafts. Clicking sound returned the same day. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S40 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 69000 | 130 | Replace front sway bar end links. Front right went bad. |
| Dec | 2010 | 79000 | 742 | Replaced right side wheel bearings both front and back, both were bad, the front with excessive noise and flat spot and back had significant play. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S40 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | L Front Wheel Bearing Replaced (Warranty) | |
| May | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Front Right Wheel Bearing Worn - Front Wheel Hub Assembly replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo S40 / V50 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V50 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Power steering out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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 | |
| Jul | 2010 | 150000 | 600 | Replaced front struts and bearings |
| Sep | 2010 | 156000 | 528 | A wheel hub was noisy and replaced successfully. |
| Mar | 2011 | 176000 | 700 | Another wheel hub replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 178000 | 800 | Replaced both lower control arms and passenger side axle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 243000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volvo S40 / V50 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V50 in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 46000 | 400 | Need to replace bad struts...... |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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