2004 Volvo V40 Consumer Discussions

Volvo V40 - Information & Experiences

Re: Camshaft Valve Problem [barndoctor]

Written by: amanlapaz on Jan 12, 2006 08:53 AM

I've had the same problem for at least two years now. I've spent so much money to fix this problem and it's still not fixed. However, my car's symptoms are opposite of yours - my car accelerates/idles hot on its own - so much for buying a Volvo because of its safety reputation. In the spring of 2004, the dealership replaced the thermostat and sensor to fix this problem. ... Read More...

regret buying my V40

Written by: calvin7 on Nov 25, 2005 02:44 PM

I have a 2004 V40 with 38k miles on it. I have had many of the problems people here have been talking about. Here is my list: -The leather on the steering wheel just started bubbling and peeling away. Took the car to Volvo and they replaced the steering wheel. -The leather on the seats is wearing away also and I predict that I will be forced to either have the seat re-upholstered ... Read More...

Re: 2004 V40 better? [discodoc]

Written by: volvomax on Feb 27, 2005 11:47 AM

The 2004 V40's were fine cars, no light problems. The brake issue isn't a defect but rather a side effect of the brake design. The V40's brakes are smaller than any other Volvo's. In order to assure safe stopping more work is done by the rear brakes than in any other Volvo. Consequently, the brake pads tend to wear out sooner. Also, since the rotors cannot be turned ... Read More...