Sign In Join 



Volvo V40 - Information & Experiences

197 messages,  Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM

You are in the Older Volvo Wagons Forum. Your Host is kcram

What is this discussion about? Volvo V40, Wagon

Join other Volvo enthusiasts in Edmunds.com Volvo Owners Club!


Messages Page 20 of 20
1
...
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#188 of 197
Re: Advice on Motor Mount replacement for V40 [molotsi] by atpnk
Jun 28, 2008 (4:42 pm)
Reply

Replying to: molotsi (Oct 19, 2007 2:35 pm)

That's about what I paid to have mine replaced. Good luck!
#189 of 197
shaun7 by shaun7
Mar 06, 2009 (4:08 pm)
Reply
hi can anyone tell me how to adjust the rear bumper on a v40 mine just seems to be sitting about half an inch to low and am wondering if it is possible to raise thanks
#190 of 197
2000 Volvo v40- strange vibrations by johnnycee
Apr 14, 2009 (9:55 am)
Reply
I bought a v40 about two weeks ago from a dealer/volvo mechanic. I am a little worried the car is becoming a lemon. When I am driving on the freeway and have to accelerate up a hill there is a strange vibration that shakes the floor, gas peddle, and steering wheel. This also happens when the rpms go above 2500. The guy I bought the car from also drives a v40 and he says that his experiences the same thing. He thinks it may be the axel barring needing to be replaces (which is a cheap replacement), but I am worried it might be something wrong with the turbo or the transmission. Any advice?
#191 of 197
V40 general questions by vwdawg
Jul 28, 2009 (4:07 pm)
Reply
Hello to all: Most of my Eurocar experience has been with German vehicles (one Audi A4, three Jettas and a Passat) and a few Japanese (one Honda, several Mazdas). I am pondering a 2000-2002 S40 or V40 for my daughter based primarily on safety considerations and I find the styling to be attractive. Now that they have been on the market for quite some time, does anyone have any comments regarding major, inevitable repair issues that one should be aware of? A4s seem to be plagued with timing belt issues (change it well BEFORE the spec or you might blow the engine) and bad front suspensions ($1,500 for control arm and tie rod repairs). VW 1.8 turbo...oil sludging if you didn't know that VW changed the spec to synthetic after the manual stated that conventional was OK. So, I would appreciate any general commentary regarding significant issues to look for. Much appreciated...thanks for your input! DP
#192 of 197
Re: 2000 Volvo v40- strange vibrations [johnnycee] by volvomax
Aug 19, 2009 (5:31 pm)
Reply

Replying to: johnnycee (Apr 14, 2009 9:55 am)

Could be something as simple as a bad motor mount. Take it back to your mechanic.
#193 of 197
Re: V40 general questions [vwdawg] by volvomax
Aug 19, 2009 (5:32 pm)
Reply

Replying to: vwdawg (Jul 28, 2009 4:07 pm)

By and large the S40 has been a pretty good car. Just make sure you buy one that has been maintained properly.
#194 of 197
Re: Advice on Motor Mount replacement for V40 [molotsi] by turborocks
Sep 27, 2009 (9:47 am)
Reply

Replying to: molotsi (Oct 19, 2007 2:35 pm)

Hello, could you please tell me what indicated to you that this was a needed replacement? I have a 2001 with a vibration in the gas pedal that's driving me bonkers!!
 
Thanks
#195 of 197
Re: regret buying my V40 [calvin7] by turborocks
Sep 27, 2009 (7:36 pm)
Reply

Replying to: calvin7 (Nov 25, 2005 2:44 pm)

Hello, did you ever figure out what was with the shake/shimmy in the steering wheel that comes and goes for no apparent reason? Mine does the same...
thanks
#196 of 197
Re: 2000 Volvo v40- strange vibrations [johnnycee] by turborocks
Sep 27, 2009 (7:37 pm)
Reply

Replying to: johnnycee (Apr 14, 2009 9:55 am)

Hello, i have a similar vibration and was wondering if you ever figured out what it was...
thanks
#197 of 197
Re: Hard Starting (sensor problem?) [bru8] by akkevint
Nov 10, 2009 (11:25 am)
Reply

Replying to: bru8 (Dec 28, 2005 4:49 am)

Although the problem I am replying to is 4 years old I have the same problem with a 2000 v40 with 80,000 miles on it. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same type of check engine light problem as bru8 described? (see link above to read his description.) I would really like to hear from anyone who has found a solution to the problem. Thanks.

Messages Page 20 of 20
1
...
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement