KNOWN FAULTS · Volvo
Volvo V40 / V40 Cross Country common problems.
2012–2019 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: T2 / T3 / T4 / T5 (Petrol) · D2 / D3 / D4 (Diesel)
Volvo V40 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo V40, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2019
- Symptoms
- Springs and dampers wearing out (springs breaking even on young cars) and batteries failing more than expected.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the suspension wears quickly because of the car’s weight; there were also recalls, including for deforming intake manifolds.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- T2 / T3 / T4 / T5Petrol
- D2 / D3 / D4Diesel