How many miles does a Volvo S40 have?
Car is no youngster, manuf 2003 in netherlands, purchased second hand in 2005 with approx 20,000 miles on the clock. Currently at 108,000 ish. Other issues with car (not safety related) means I wont be having it fixed given its age and general cosmetic condition.
Are there any problems with the 2007 Volvo S40?
See all problems of the 2007 Volvo S40 . Ignition key will not turn past position 2 allowing for engine starting. The vehicle with stationary in park. Prior to latest incident, the car had occasionally gone into “limp” mode, sticking in 3rd gear but drivable. That problem would go away after a day or so.
When did my Volvo S40 electrical system go bad?
This happened yesterday 1/28/16 and in April 2015 (the dealership “fixed it” but it didn’t work!!!!) yesterday, while driving home from work, the car did the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced while driving. All the lights on the dash, all the warning lights flashed several times and the car came to a complete standstill.
Why are the seats on my Volvo S40 creaking?
The seats in the front of the S40 creak excessively when you sit on them. Most mechanics will assume that this is a problem with the runners, but the real issue is going to be internal damage on the seats themselves.
What kind of car is the 2011 Volvo S40?
One car that manages to do both is the 2011 Volvo S40. The 2011 Volvo S40 boasts a 227-horsepower turbocharged engine and long list of standard and available features. While not as polished as an Audi A3 or Lexus IS 250, the Volvo S40 is a viable competitor with either car, thanks to its balance of performance, economy and affordability.
When was the Volvo S40 homologated for racing?
A limited edition ‘Xi’ trim level was also offered for a short run on Phase 1 and Phase 1.5 cars, often painted yellow with black bezel headlamps. The Volvo S40 was the first car to earn a four star Euro-NCAP safety rating. The S40 was homologated for racing in the Super Touring category on 1 January 1997.
What does idle throttle setting on Volvo S40 mean?
Idle throttle setting (eg stopped at lights) became unstable, occasionally revving upto to ~2000rpm. Moments later on suburban divided main street, throttle stuck at ~2200rpm which meant I was doing 45mph (straight line) without any pressure applied to gas pedal.
Are there any safety issues with the Volvo S40?
We are looking forward to selling the Volvo, but due to the leaky center dome and sunroof, there is no way we will consider selling the car without disclosing this safety issue to the next buyer, even though when we purchased the car in 2013, the dealer who sold it to us did not tell us about the safety defect.
What kind of awards does the Volvo S40 win?
The S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year award for 2005, and won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Compact award for 2005. It was also elected the South African Car of the Year for 2005 by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists .
How many miles does a 2003 manuf have?
Car is no youngster, manuf 2003 in netherlands, purchased second hand in 2005 with approx 20,000 miles on the clock. Currently at 108,000 ish. Other issues with car (not safety related) means I wont be having it fixed given its age and general cosmetic condition. It will be donated for scrap.