2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,723 miles

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problem #5

Jun 012017

S40

  • 86,000 miles
2005 Volvo S40 engine air conditioning malfunctioned. When the problem first begun the car would be cool at start then get warm until one day the air conditioning just quit working. I read on this forum authorized Volvo dealership admits this is a common problem in this year/make/model. The compressor clutch or compressor or both required replacing. In a class action lawsuit [filed 2018] www.autopartsclass.com/index.php includes the 2005 Volvo S40 air conditioning unit: [see below] congratulations! your 2005 Volvo S40 is included in the following auto parts cases: In re: Instrument panel clusters in re: Air conditioning systems in re: Alternators in re: Windshield wiper systems

- Onsted, MI, USA

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problem #4

Dec 312017

S40

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the vehicle. Upon opening the hood and checking the engine, the contact noticed that the passenger side of the engine was fractured. The contact stated that the fracture was along the top side of the engine. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

- Providence, RI, USA

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problem #3

Oct 062013

S40

  • 62,000 miles
Car loosing power and engine missing at highway speeds. Engine light went on. Failure of fuel pressure monitor.

- Moorestown, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Oct 282017

S40

  • 122,115 miles
Car is all of a sudden accelerating on its own. It has happened a handful of times within the last month. I will make a turn, let off the gas peddle and then the car will just jerk forward revving up the rpms and accelerating on its own.

- Farmers Branch, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 062012

S40

  • 20,500 miles
Car stalls with out warning when travel at speeds of 0-65 mph very dangerous!! there are recalls re: Fuel pressure sensors for nearly all Volvo makes except the S40 2005 this part is truly a defective item and needs to be recalled before a death occurs on the highway!! I thought Volvo was a safe reliable car but I can honestly say this car is the biggest piece of junk I have ever spent a lot of money on. The tires blew out on the sides which also put me in danger the interior headliner fell off as well as all other material on the doors all leather is loose gear shifter cover fell apart. Gas cap broke gas builds too much pressure loosening the gas cap frequently these are just some of the issues I have. Very disappointed in this vehicle I keep my car in the garage. Only drive to and from grocery shopping and dr appts please consider recalls on the important parts of the vehicle that can save lives!

- Holiday , FL, USA

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