Engine options are 4B11 (2.0-litre), normally-aspirated or turbocharged and 4B12 (2.4-litre) and both are generally reliable. CVT transmissions are better than some but can fail and are expensive...
I found an image of this disc, a CD-i produced by Volvo in 1999, and extracted the video contents and posted on YouTube. Contents: 1. Racing S40 2. Safety Technology (English) 3. The Album...
From https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/2000-volvo-v40-all-others-5-sp-manual-4d-wagon-5-seats/1329016331: For Sale Phase 1 V40 T4 Manual Great condition throughout. Not...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/860716439597122/ T4 manual listed for $1000 Running and registered 200,000 ks Good tyres Perfect to either restore or parts vehicle. Located...
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Spotted on Facebook in Victoria: Volvo s40 t4 1.9ltr 4 cylinder turbo. Car runs and drives but is rough on idle with aircon on. Great parts car. Drivers window doesn't work. Seat belt broke and...
Spotted on Grays auctions in Victoria. Currently 1 bid of $9 plus fees. 2002 Volvo V40 2.0 SE Phase II Automatic Wagon with 183460km. https://www.grays...
Automatic turbo phase 2 Volvo V40 with 145,454 KM. Looks to have a few dents and the key is stuck in the ignition. There is also an extra switch added under the steering column for some reason....
Spotted this 1997 Volvo V40 T4 manual with 205,000km on Facebook Marketplace for sale in South Australia for $3,800 (previously $3990). https://www.facebook...
I was looking for a quick and cheap fix for some peeling clear coat and wondered if I could just spray some new clear coat over the top with some preparation, just so it looks a bit better and...
Spotted on Marketplace... 2001 (phase 2) Volvo S40 T4 with manual transmission. 175,000 kms. Some modifications. Listed in Sydney for $7990 and now marked as...
This one is for sale real cheap (A$950) in Victoria. It's a late 2001 model (2002 MY), black and auto with 235k km. Sounds like it has a few minor issues and only a short amount of registration....
Invincible Extremes Muscle Cars Garage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLstbSdzzQcW8TI4KiLX-jF_loVhP6oACw This playlist has several awesome road trips, including a couple in a V8-swapped...
Recent mini projects include replacing my frayed seat belt with a second hand replacement. These are pretty simple to replace and I bought one from a Facebook group member. They are getting hard to...
Control arm and control arm bushings, replacing (procedure extracted from Volvo VIDA) Special tools: 116 1422 116 1435 998 5433 999 5065 999 5624 999 5625 999 5626 999...
Ball joint tie rod, protective bellow or tie rod, replacing (procedure extracted from Volvo VIDA) Special tools: 999 7019 (Steering deflection limiter) 999 7020 (Counterhold) 999 7021...
Spotted for sale on Facebook is this 2001 Volvo S40 T4 with auto transmission. Seller is on the NSW Central Coast and is asking A$3900 and the car has done 283,000 km. https://www.facebook...
For my second car, I bought a 1980 Honda Prelude. I think I chose this mostly because it had an electronic sunroof (they called it a moonroof). These cars have some unusual features such as the...
Although I had been very interested in cars in my early teens, I wasn't a car enthusiast when it came time to buy my first car, and I didn't know much about cars. I got my license on a weekday...
I bought this car back in the 1990's. I wasn't originally looking for an MR2, but I remember them coming to my attention when I was reading a sports car comparison test in a Porsche book I had. The...
My auto trans shifter had a damaged shift lock button and the leather surround was badly worn. Thanks to a free part from a fellow V40 owner, I have now replaced my shift lock button and upgraded...
I am finding more and more phase 2 Volvo S40 and V40 T4s, contrary to Volvo saying that they discontinued the T4 in Australia when the phase 2 models came out. I saw this one in a post on...
This one has been up for sale four times in the last couple of years. From https://www.facebook.com/groups/621406064623788/ 1800 ono need gone Turbo Manual wagon turbo blown no oil pressure...
Spotted on Facebook Marketplace for sale in NSW is this 2000 Volvo S40 T4 Super Tourer limited edition with manual transmission. I last saw this one for sale last year. It is now for sale for one...
This 2000 model phase 1 Volvo S40 T4 manual was spotted for sale on Facebook in Newcastle, NSW. It is silver with 26x,000 km, out of registration and with a few issues. Seller was asking A$900...
If you don't like that the headlights on your phase 2 Volvo S40/V40 come on straight away when you turn the ignition on, you can turn this feature off. The procedure to turn off daytime running...
On the Wikipedia page for the Volvo S40 and V40, it is stated that the V40 was named the "Most Beautiful Estate Car in the World" at an Italian award ceremony. The reference for this was a Volvo...
I saw mention on Facebook of yet another phase 2 Volvo S40 T4 in Australia. This one is a blue 2001 automatic with about 220k, that will be for sale soon. "It's in good mechanical condition,...
Although my 2002 V40 came with factory remote central locking, I decided to fit a cheap universal remote control as the factory key was in a poor state and didn't always work. It was a bit of an...
Spotted for sale on Facebook in Victoria... 2001 phase 2 Volvo V40 T4 automatic transmission. In silver with 333,000 km. Unregistered, and has a misfire under load. https://www.facebook...
Spotted on Marketplace: 2000 Volvo S40 T4 automatic with 210,000km for A$2,000. The description says it may have a blown head gasket and it is using coolant., needs brakes, and that the clear...
After success on television, what is the future of automotive businesses and personalities like Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage? They can continue to enjoy success on YouTube. After...
My V40 came with reasonably thorough service records and there was no record of a fuel filter replacement so I figured it was time to replace it. I followed the instructions in the Haynes manual...
This late model (2004) phase 2 Volvo V40 2.0 automatic is for auction at Manheim in Victoria. Has front side damage but nor on WOVR. Mileage is 156,720 km. Starting bid is $400....
I found a set of 16" BBS wheels about 90 km away and picked them up today. They need tyres before I can fit them but I did a quick mock up and they look awesome. I wasn't sure that they would...
My project for tonight... Replace the antenna gasket. I bought a cheap universal gasket off Aliexpress. The size is a perfect fit, but I don't think the style is the same as the original and they...
As much as I would have liked an egg-crate grille, which was what originally came with my 2002/03 model, I couldn't find one at a reasonable price in good condition so I ended up with this early...
I saw this phase 2 S40 T4 auto on Facebook Marketplace but didn't believe it was really a T4 until I looked up the VIN, but it sure is! It's only $1000 and unregistered and there is mention of...
This non-running manual V40 T4 was listed on Facebook for $1,000 and marked as pending within hours. The car will not start and has a suspected ECU fault. It also has clear coat peeling on...
Excuse the poor photo from my dashcam, but it's a very tidy looking 2000 S40 T4 spotted in Sydney Blue Mountains area. I looked up the rego later and found it was a manual with only 80,000 km on...
So far I have only made a little progress on the new-to-me Volvo V40 2.0. Mostly this has been cleaning and researching problems. The roof was covered in tiny black spots. These came off with...
Seen for sale on Facebook Marketplace: 2003 phase 2 Volvo V40 2.0 T automatic with only 127,000 km on the clock. Ad mentions recent timing belt change and new tyres. Listed for $5,500 which...
This car is being parted out on eBay, located in ACT. YEAR: 11/2000 Donor Vehicle: Volvo S40 T4R Engine: 1.9L Turbo Transmission: Manual Interior colour: Cream Exterior colour: Blue KM: 192...
1996 to 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 can be ordered with various suspension offers, either Comfort, Dynamic or Sport. The type is recorded in a 6-digit code that is located in position "G" of the VIN...
It's been over two weeks since I bought this car, and today I finally got to see it and drive it home. As I mentioned in my last post, I bought it sight-unseen and had it towed to a repairer as...
Drive shaft right-hand side, replace Removal Removing drive shaft nuts Remove: -the wheel cover -the drive shaft nut. Removing the wheel and splash guards...
Hint: Applies to 1998-2000: If the lock nut which was installed in step 3 (B) does not remain in place or was replaced during a repair, flanged nut (P/N 3089 6406) must be used with the same...
Drive shaft left-hand side, replace Special tools: 999 5633 Removal Removing drive shaft nuts Remove: -the hub cap -the drive shaft nut and washer. Removing the...
Seen for sale on Gumtree in South Australia is this 2002 Volvo S40 T4 automatic. It is white and has done 179,000 km. I have posted about this car before when the current owner bought it and...
Auction tomorrow for a damaged phase 2 S40 non-turbo auto with only 40,000kms in Port Macquarie if anyone is interested. https://www.manheim.com...
I saw a post on a Volvo forum for a V40 that had an issue with abnormal noise, possibly coming from the driveshafts. It looked interesting so I sent an email to the seller. I didn't get a reply...
