Wow. I'm really impressed with what I've heard here! One issue to another. I have 125K and the 2015 V40cc D3 (software tuned ) 205 hp, 470 Nm and 235 top speed is like a rocket! Last year I replaced the brake discs and after every 20K inspection and that's it.
I have owned a 2014 V40 T5 Cross Country since new here on the island of Phuket in SW a Thailand. Now 9 years latter and with only 37,000Km, I have no plans of ever selling.
@@kmichael1850 The only issue that I’ve had with my V40 T5 Cross Country was that the staff at Volvo noticed some corrosion on the bottom corner of the radiator. Instead of waiting for it to fail and loose all the coolant, I changed the radiator. I also swapped out the thermostat and replaced it with a new one at the same time. Regular 6 month oil and filter changes are about 7,000B Change the fuel filter every couple of years. Same with the Transmission Fluid. I have 44,000km on this car now. No plans to ever sell. If you do get a V40….. Seriously look at getting the Cross Country version. It has an extra 4cm clearance height. You don’t want to scrape the underside going over speed bumps.
1.6 hdi diesel engine which was installed in these cars, while being extremely common in plenty of other cars (Citroen, Peugeot, Ford) and extremely economical, is extremely sensitive to low quality fuel, I had to replace one of the injectors and they are quite expensive (around 800 euros a piece). Also regular service intervals are imperative on these engines. Older 5 pot diesels (D3 and D4) are much better. After the facelift the whole range (D2, D3, D4) are volvo 4 pot engines which suffer from clogged EGR valves, there was even a recall for these cars but are otherwise solid engines.
V40 245cv 2.0 T5 2017 had to change the engine starter with 150k km. Nowadays 190k km it is working okey. I've changed the timing belt, and mechanich recommended not to change water pump until malfunctioning due to possible software issues whem changing to a new one. Any other updates from V40 owners would be appreciated!
Abs warning lights, sensors and modules causing the car to go into limp mode is a problem. However I'm convinced once fixed by a professional many years of happy motoring lay ahead.
I have the same car and have a question for you. I was searching for a annoying noise in my car and i had (almost) removed a part from the dashboard. What I want to know is: the middle console lights up when the start/stop is pressed once without using the brake pedal. When i press the start/stop button again only the upper part is still on and the lower half of the console lights are off. Can you please check for me if you have the same? Or are the lights still on when the igniton is off. Thank you in advance. The door of the car must be closed when doing this. Because When the ignition is off and the door opens, all lights will be turned off including the navi screen.
@@Piju28common problems, there’s a TH-camr who made a video about the last 4 cilinder Volvo engine issues. I have issues with my ‘17 v40 with the entertainment system. Every now and then it blanks and reboots.
I have a V40 D2 Diesel from 2014, I have an issue with the cooling system, probably related to a faulty head gasket. My car has 130,000 km. I will have to pay at least 3000€ to repair it. I'm quite disapointed with this car.
sorry, let me stop you at 1:50 and dispute the 1.6 diesel has proven itself quite well... The engine can be more troublesome than a teen growing up in a highrise. Yes, there are many thousands of these units across the world, but they suffer with coolant loss due to head or block issues, and with values of some of these car being comparable to a week in Portugal it simply isn't worth the risk putting an aging 1.6D on your drive. not when the bomb proof 2.0 D3 5 pot can be had for the same money
I'm looking to buy a 2019 V40 D2 with the 120hp 2.0 diesel engine, with 160,000km there are so many negative comments based on its excessive oil consumption that I'm considering not buying it, Could someone who knows about the subject recommend something to me?
Volvo are not good cars any more, I had a D3 C30 and that was excellent and swapped to a d4 v40 which was a terrible mistake. At 60k miles the head gasket has gone along with the clutch. Obviously poor quality but it's my error, didn't realise at the time. Wouldn't recommend.
Avoid this car as it is unreliable. 2012-2019 models have engine problems and it can blow up at any time (if they are old). It is due to oil leakage at injection piston which causes it to burn oil, build up carbon and it can lead into oils igniting the engine. This is for 2 l diesel. However, 1,6 l is even worse. I wanted to buy Oceanic Racing model which had beautiful white leather seats with blue interior. It really have a car an outstanding look. However, despite it being 2015 old car and having history of scheduled maintenance, it has 280,000 km mileage. Knowing that their engines do not last, this car is essentially just worth purchasing second hand from first owner as afterwards, you will be taking significant risk with age and mileage. Edit: I made a mistake, it is 2012-2015 models while last year being transitionary.
@@ineedhealing3856 50k is nothing for a reliable engine. My friend's car has over 400.000 km. I'm considering a car with 280.000 km, but its engine falls apart seemingly after 200.000 km.
@@REgamesplayer sorry im not good at converting us MILES, these engines go up to 500000km easily, my friend has got a v70 d4 from 2011, 540000km and only hade normal changes on the car
Wow. I'm really impressed with what I've heard here! One issue to another. I have 125K and the 2015 V40cc D3 (software tuned ) 205 hp, 470 Nm and 235 top speed is like a rocket! Last year I replaced the brake discs and after every 20K inspection and that's it.
I have owned a 2014 V40 T5 Cross Country since new here on the island of Phuket in SW a Thailand.
Now 9 years latter and with only 37,000Km, I have no plans of ever selling.
Mine is 2017 V40 T4, 80,000km in Bangkok
How can you only drive 37.000km in 9 years ?
I also live in Thailand and the pre 2019 models are quite affordable. Is the maintenance in Thailand expensive or not too bad?
@@putt10000I also live I Bangkok. What's maintenance and repairs like in Thailand / Bangkok for a Volvo?
@@kmichael1850
The only issue that I’ve had with my V40 T5 Cross Country was that the staff at Volvo noticed some corrosion on the bottom corner of the radiator. Instead of waiting for it to fail and loose all the coolant, I changed the radiator. I also swapped out the thermostat and replaced it with a new one at the same time.
Regular 6 month oil and filter changes are about 7,000B
Change the fuel filter every couple of years. Same with the Transmission Fluid.
I have 44,000km on this car now. No plans to ever sell.
If you do get a V40….. Seriously look at getting the Cross Country version. It has an extra 4cm clearance height. You don’t want to scrape the underside going over speed bumps.
Mine’s a 2014 V40 1.6 T4 bought it in 2022 with 109.000km on the clock, now 1,5 years later it has 144.000km and It runs as good as new.
Hey.How much did you pay?
@@tangsu7128 10.800 € from a offical Volvo Dealership.
@colagesicht what is the mpg/ km/ltr you get?
@@HadesBolte 6,5L per 100km or 36mpg
1.6 hdi diesel engine which was installed in these cars, while being extremely common in plenty of other cars (Citroen, Peugeot, Ford) and extremely economical, is extremely sensitive to low quality fuel, I had to replace one of the injectors and they are quite expensive (around 800 euros a piece). Also regular service intervals are imperative on these engines. Older 5 pot diesels (D3 and D4) are much better. After the facelift the whole range (D2, D3, D4) are volvo 4 pot engines which suffer from clogged EGR valves, there was even a recall for these cars but are otherwise solid engines.
What about the automatic transmission on the euro 6 2.0L engines? Is it the same as the Ford powershift automatic?
@@chuckman000007 no, they use Volvos own transmission (I believe its called Geatronic) and those transmissions are solid
@@emirgogalic9380 thx
Hi i need some opinion pls.
I'm thinking to buy one volvo d4 summon 2.0 180hp from 2012, what's ur opinion about this car and engine? Problems? Etc
Injectors are not that expensive - that’s made up. Mine have been all replaced and dealer paid £890 for lot including labour at Volvo dealer.
V40 245cv 2.0 T5 2017 had to change the engine starter with 150k km.
Nowadays 190k km it is working okey. I've changed the timing belt, and mechanich recommended not to change water pump until malfunctioning due to possible software issues whem changing to a new one.
Any other updates from V40 owners would be appreciated!
Top notch review of issues. thanks for the heads-up
Abs warning lights, sensors and modules causing the car to go into limp mode is a problem. However I'm convinced once fixed by a professional many years of happy motoring lay ahead.
Thanks! I own an 1.5 petrol automatic transmission from 2017. Any updates regarding problems?
I have the same car and have a question for you.
I was searching for a annoying noise in my car and i had (almost) removed a part from the dashboard. What I want to know is: the middle console lights up when the start/stop is pressed once without using the brake pedal. When i press the start/stop button again only the upper part is still on and the lower half of the console lights are off. Can you please check for me if you have the same? Or are the lights still on when the igniton is off. Thank you in advance. The door of the car must be closed when doing this. Because When the ignition is off and the door opens, all lights will be turned off including the navi screen.
@@empinoza it’s normal, that features
@@toplespecah666 thnx
I’m looking at buying a auto 19 plate. Due to my focus having awful electrical problems. Has anyone experienced problems with this car?
@@Piju28common problems, there’s a TH-camr who made a video about the last 4 cilinder Volvo engine issues. I have issues with my ‘17 v40 with the entertainment system. Every now and then it blanks and reboots.
Another reason to avoid it is the pedestrian airbag that can inflate after light inpact with small animals provoking high loss to owner.
Can you disable the pedestrian airbag thou?
Hi @@blacgaz6419, unfortunately it is not possible and even allowed...
No pedestrian air-bags were installed in any of the the V40 T5 Cross Country’s assembled in Malaysia for the Asian market.
can you stop hitting small animals?
@@PlaAwaif they wait for their green light or cross through pedestrian lane, yes.
I have a V40 D2 Diesel from 2014, I have an issue with the cooling system, probably related to a faulty head gasket. My car has 130,000 km. I will have to pay at least 3000€ to repair it. I'm quite disapointed with this car.
sorry, let me stop you at 1:50 and dispute the 1.6 diesel has proven itself quite well... The engine can be more troublesome than a teen growing up in a highrise. Yes, there are many thousands of these units across the world, but they suffer with coolant loss due to head or block issues, and with values of some of these car being comparable to a week in Portugal it simply isn't worth the risk putting an aging 1.6D on your drive. not when the bomb proof 2.0 D3 5 pot can be had for the same money
I saw a v40 1.6 diesel d2 2016 with 190k km for 7k €, is it a good deal?
Quiero comprarme un Volvo v40 2014 d4 o t4 manual me los recomiendas ??
I'm looking to buy a 2019 V40 D2 with the 120hp 2.0 diesel engine, with 160,000km there are so many negative comments based on its excessive oil consumption that I'm considering not buying it, Could someone who knows about the subject recommend something to me?
If it using a lot of oil it the piston rings
Volvo are not good cars any more, I had a D3 C30 and that was excellent and swapped to a d4 v40 which was a terrible mistake. At 60k miles the head gasket has gone along with the clutch. Obviously poor quality but it's my error, didn't realise at the time. Wouldn't recommend.
Sorry to hear that bro. What model year was your D4 v40?
1987 from the old 740D. @@martinbacka3972
did you purchase the d4 v40 new?
Avoid this car as it is unreliable. 2012-2019 models have engine problems and it can blow up at any time (if they are old). It is due to oil leakage at injection piston which causes it to burn oil, build up carbon and it can lead into oils igniting the engine. This is for 2 l diesel. However, 1,6 l is even worse.
I wanted to buy Oceanic Racing model which had beautiful white leather seats with blue interior. It really have a car an outstanding look. However, despite it being 2015 old car and having history of scheduled maintenance, it has 280,000 km mileage. Knowing that their engines do not last, this car is essentially just worth purchasing second hand from first owner as afterwards, you will be taking significant risk with age and mileage.
Edit: I made a mistake, it is 2012-2015 models while last year being transitionary.
Bruh, these engines can go to 50k miles easily. Guess which car bran that has the most miles on it? Volvo Diesel
@@ineedhealing3856 50k is nothing for a reliable engine. My friend's car has over 400.000 km. I'm considering a car with 280.000 km, but its engine falls apart seemingly after 200.000 km.
true word for word. car is great when working, and very economic.
@@ineedhealing3856 50k miles is nothing. I'm talking about over 200k kilometers. Those engines are simply not built to last.
@@REgamesplayer sorry im not good at converting us MILES, these engines go up to 500000km easily, my friend has got a v70 d4 from 2011, 540000km and only hade normal changes on the car