Volvo S40 Problems

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When pulling up seems to be staying in gear

when pulling up seems to be staying in gear

1999 2000 i
Posted: Apr 28, 2021
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Engine stalls

pull up at lights with foot on brake engine stalls as if still in gear

1999 2000 i
Posted: Apr 28, 2021
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Brake warning stop safely light + others

the brake warning light stop safely has come on also the anti skid warning light on when this happens the indicators will not work and the window wipers will not turn off als all the lights on the dashboard light up .when i stop the car for...

2007 1.6 petrol
Posted: Mar 25, 2013
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Turbocharger

Turbo has been diagnosed as terminal, apart from the cost are there any problems with getting a new one fitting

2008 1.6d R-Design
Posted: Oct 10, 2012
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Rattle of engine when warm

The car is running fine its idiling ok , power ok but the noise in the engine is a bit of a nuisance it sounds like marbles in a tin and it does the same cycle all the time roughly 2secs no noise then 2secs noise. it seems to be coming from...

2004 2.0 16v
Posted: Sep 20, 2012
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Spluttering and cutting out

The Car starts as normal but immediately it starts to splutter / run rough and will cut out unless the Car is kept revved. It drives on the road perfectly but as soon as you begin to slow for a Traffic Light etc it will cut out unless you c...

2001 2.0 Turbo
Posted: Jan 10, 2012
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Cuts out when warm

the car starts,runs,and drives as normal until it reaches normal temp then it starts to surge and stall usually when it is about to pull up to a stop.normal driveing it is fine.

2001 2.0 T i manual
Posted: Jul 5, 2010
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Seizures

Just noticed after washing the car engine with pressured water hose that firing breaks and engine does not run smoothly anymore unless air filter socket is kept disconnected 2.Ignition key removal problem led to dismantling steering neck ...

2000 1.95 se auto
Posted: Jul 15, 2008
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Broken back seat catch

trying to fold down the back seat, I pulled the catch forward and it broke (old age!). In order to replace this broken part, I need to fold down the back seat (catch 22!). Tried to unlock the catch using a srewdriver in the slot left vaca...

1998 T4
Posted: Jul 1, 2008
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Erratic first thing

When setting off doesnt run smoothly for about a mile then its fine

2001 1.8i
Posted: Jun 14, 2008
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Clicking noise only when starting

on starting the car up every time i get a clicking noise from seems like under the passenger dash,it clicks for about 15 seconds then stops,the car is a petrol, starts and runs ok.i was about to buy this car from a neighbour until i heard t...

2000 2.0
Posted: Jun 2, 2008
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Clicking

on starting up the car i have a clicking noise from the passenger side dash area it clicks for about 30 seconds then stops,any ideas?

1998 2.0 cd
Posted: May 25, 2008
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