Volvo S40 1 generation. "Volvo C40": advantages and disadvantages, reviews. Brakes, suspension and steering

Volvo S40 / V40 tempts not only an attractive figure and scandinavian style, but also, above all, the price. The cheapest copies on the go are about 100-120 thousand rubles, and the most expensive 250-300 thousand rubles. However, it is not necessary to think that we are talking about a true Swedish car. From the unique here is the logo. Otherwise, this is the "Salonian team".

Collective work

The platform and the suspension is the result of effective cooperation with Mitsubishi. The Japanese shared and one gasoline engine is 1.8 GDI with direct injection. Diesel motors got from Renault.

To optimize production costs, the assembly was organized on the same line with Mitsubishi Carisma - at the Nedcar Dutch factory. It was built from scratch together with the Japanese partner specifically for these purposes. In accordance with the idea, cars were not competitors. S40 was aimed into the premium segment, and carism - more popular.

Body and interior

The silhouette of the 40th Volvo is difficult to refuse the elegance and individuality of the style. The interior also causes positive feelings. Good ergonomics, pleasant materials. It is a pity that the quality of the assembly left much to be desired.

In the oldest copies from the front panel, paint is erased. Of course, you can find the S40 of the first years of release with the salon in good condition. But this is not a merit, but the special attention of the former owner.

Fortunately, over the years, quality has become improved. Updated the body, set the interior and modified the suspension. As a result, it turned out quite a large number of different improvements. From April 1997, noise insulation improved, and in 1998, side airbags appeared.

Interested in buying should be remembered that the first facelifting was held in 1999 (headlights and the central console), and the second - in 2002. It was then that the car received characteristic headlights with dark inserts, and the location of the pointers on the instrument panel was changed. In addition, the bumper and radiator grille were updated.

In the first models, the hinges of the doors were often suffering.

Chassis

Volvo S40 does not boast of good handling. Until 1999, the suspension was tough, noisy and short-lived. Over the years, the form, design and point of attachment of suspension elements has changed. Therefore, when ordering details over the Internet, it is necessary to be attentive. So, in 2000, the wheel track increased by 16 mm, and the wheelbase was 12 mm.

Surprisingly, the durability of the stabilizer racks exceeds many competitors.

McPherson racks are installed on the front axle, lower triangular levers and transverse stability stabilizers. Unfortunately, the ball supports are firmly fixed, therefore, in the case of wear, you will have to replace the lever assembly (from 2 000 rubles). However, the design of some analogues allows you to change the ball separately (from 400 rubles per support).

The rear use a multi-line scheme that Multi-Link called Volvo. The average service life is more than 100,000 km. But when something is worn out, it has to be pretty to spend.

No durability and front wheel hub bearings are from 2,000 rubles.

Recovering levers is inconsistent with the recommendations of the plant, and few people can do it right. And although the set of spare parts is closely intertwined with the assortment of Mitsubishi Carisma, few chassis elements are interchangeable. Only one who dealt with both cars can choose the analogues and knows what is suitable for.

Most problems create rear levers (from 1200 rubles per lever).

Engines

Volvo engines palette with 40 very wide. All are equipped with a timing timber-type drive with a replacement interval of 60,000 km.

The most durable - gasoline atmospheric. They are able to go without failures more than 400,000 km. With proper care, the turbo engines will also serve as much. It costs to change the coils, air flow meter, starter and generator. Gasoline aggregates have a specific design, and therefore they are better to serve them in specialized services.

But be careful. "White Voronene" is 1.8i (125 and 121 hp) with direct injection, which is borrowed from carism. It is this unit that creates problems during operation and does not allow installing HBO that for many potential buyers is a serious disadvantage. It's all about the capricious fuel system.

It should be borne in mind that hydraulic valve clearance compensators were used only in old gasoline aggregates. In the recent years of production, the pushers of fixed size were installed, so possible gap changes will not be compensated automatically. Need adjustment. When using HBO, the procedure will be needed every 20-30 thousand km, which will cost 2000-3000 rubles.

With diesel engines, the situation is not so rainbow. All of them come from Renault and their operation is carried out in French standards. Typical ailments - numerous oil leaks on the first 100,000 km.

Diesels suffer from oil leaks, the elimination of which is expensive.

Three versions of 1.9 liter turbodiesel were offered to choose from. 90-Strong has a regular distributed injection. It is not very fast, shows average efficiency and sensitive to loads in high speeds. Quite often pierces block head block. The head itself can also burst.

95-Strong gained direct injection and is a reasonable compromise between price, performance and efficiency. Weak place - high pressure fuel pump.

Refile version 102-115 hp They differ in the Common Rail injection system. They are the most modern and quietest in the diesel line, have a higher potential, but rather roads in repair. Vulnerable elements: turbocharger and fuel injectors.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Given the age of the model, you will inevitably have to fight with numerous minor malfunctions. The owners complain about the unreliable switches of turning pointers and lighting, fault of the instrument panel, problems with the hood opening mechanism. Over time, they refuse to obey the immobilizer and the central castle, regularly burn the lamps of the rear lights.

Certain troubles deliver and gearboxes: problems with switching occur.

The body is very well protected from corrosion. However, in the very first copies, the traces of corrosion are observed on the lid of the trunk and the hood. From a strong frost, the outer door handles sometimes burst.

Over time, encourages the mechanism of the parking brake.

Conclusion

Volvo S40 / V40 is one of those cars that are bought by heart, and not common sense. Yes, it is carefully protected from corrosion, practical, functional and well equipped. But in terms of quality and providing spare parts, it does not withstand comparisons with more popular competitors. Volvo can only be recommended to those who are looking for an original car for the affordable price. It is better to pay attention to the youngest specimens collected after restyling in 2002.

Specifications Volvo S40 / V40 (1995-2004)

Gasoline versions

Diesel versions

The reistayling version of the second generation of a sufficient well-known sedan Volvo S40 (2008-2012) appeared in 2004. Prior to this, the model was produced 4 years, and this version stood on the conveyor 5 years. The model was shown to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show and changed not very much, but we still will figure it out.

The manufacturer applied the P1 platform, which is also used on Mazda 3 and. The task was to create a simple small sedan for an urban ride, which will have a slightly aggressive appearance.

Exterior

The car received really good appearance for that time. Smooth forms of the hood and narrow lights look really stylish. Flashlights on a filling of halogen, lenses are present, and xenon can be installed at an additional fee. In the middle there is a small radiator grille with chrome edging and logo of the company. A massive car bumper at the bottom received a rectangular air intake and deeply installed fog lights.

Looking at the machine side you understand that the line is quite stylishly decorated, coming from the front arch to the rear optics. Expansion of wheeled arches is impressive, but the rear is much larger. The threshold has a slightly embossed form, and in the middle is molding, which is painted in the body color. The rear view mirrors have a sufficiently large size, and there is another turn signal on them, by the way, they are made of chromium. In general, the body shape itself is quite dynamic.

The back of cars Volvo C40 looks also sports, it has a stylish optics, which is made in the classic brand style, and at the same time it is elegantly adjusted under the body shape. The lid of the trunk has a large size, and it has a spoiler that adds aggression. The bumper received a massive size, and in its lower part there are many embossed forms, and reflectors are also present there. Nozzles of the release system, albeit under the bumper, but look beautiful.

Dimensions:

• length - 4476 mm;
• width - 1770 mm;
• height - 1454 mm;
• wheel base - 2640 mm;
• road clearance - 135 mm.

Salon

Corrected to moderate a strict car interior is quite good for the quality of assembly and ergonomics. Many details of the inner decoration are protected by high-quality skin, unfortunately it will be not in each configuration.

As always, the discussion of the interior we begin with the seats, as we believe that this is an extremely important part. Front is quite comfortable leather seats, with weak side support. Rear is a simple sofa for three people with a folding armrest in the back. There is not so much free space, but in principle enough, the back is slightly slightly.

Manufacturer How do you know much attention pays security. 6 pillows are installed, and in the later years of release it was possible to find a system for controlling blind zones. Adult audiences such a level of security is very attracted.

The form of the driver's steering column Volvo S40 (2008-2012) is thought out in terms of ergonomics. No hints for the sport, the task to make the driver as convenient as possible. The steering wheel received 10 keys, the main part is intended for multimedia, some for cruise control in the presence. On the one hand, the dashboard is very simple, but after you notice that readability and convenience is really thinking. In essence, it is simple large analog speedometer sensors and a tachometer and two on-board computers, but they are truth comfortable.

The central console architecture received the same, but the material may differ depending on the configuration. The panel happens:

• Plastic;
• Aluminum;
• Wooden.

The console has a small monitor, 4 piles and vertically located buttons. Everything is created to control music and climate installation. The selected settings are displayed on the monitor above. On the Torpedo panel at the top there is a small folding display responsible for the navigation system.

Separates the front passenger and the driver tunnel is also partially made of wood, plastic or aluminum. It is located a large gearbox selector, followed by a pair of buttons and cigarette lighter. Left is a small mechanical handbrake. The ultimate part of us meets the opening box with cup holders and a small niche for trifles.

The trunk in 404 liters is quite enough, and the volume is honest, the loops of the lid do not interfere with the use of the department. The rear backs are folded for the transport of larger load, the volume is obtained 883 liters.

Characteristics Volvo C40.

This car in our country was sold with 4 units in the ruler. They are all gasoline, but their power is not so high, as the car is intended for a simple urban ride. Let's discuss them in more detail.

1. The most popular and weakens are considered a gasoline engine L i4, familiar focus owners. This is a borrowed aggregate of 1.6 liters. The atmospheric has 100 horses and 150 points, this is not enough of the owners often spin it to high revolutions. It consumes about 9 liters in the city and lives long enough - 300 thousand kilometers. Attachment often begins to demand a replacement after 100 thousand.
2. A two-liter 145-strong motor is also borrowed from the American manufacturer. Motor is the same, its volume is greater and power. The dynamics here is as simple as possible - 10 seconds to one hundred. He needs a lot of fuel in modern standards - large 10 liters. Problems are the same, that is small.
3. An inline 5-cylinder motor in the Volvo S40 lineup (2008-2012) has few problems, but they are "chronic", often fails and the cooling system. The motor 170 of the horsepower and 230 h * m of torque is issued. It is not worth buying it, as acceleration becomes best for one second, the flow rate is more than 13 liters and more problems.
4. A 5-cylinder turbocked ridder of 2.5 liters often did not acquire due to expensive maintenance. There are few problems with him, but their solutions are expensive. 230 horses and 320 points allowed the sedan accelerate to hundreds in 7 seconds and have a maximum speed of 230 km / h. By consumption, it is not particularly demanding, approximately as the previous one.

The gearboxes are a huge amount, a 5 or 6-speed mechanic was installed depending on the motor. The 5-speed automaton and the 6-speed robot are also offered. The drive is the front and complete. There are no special problems with boxes if they serve them on time.

The suspension of the model does not have any problems, but it is only in front. MacPherson after time requires replacing ball and silent blocks. The rear multi-link suspension is cheap to repair, but quickly breaks again, but in another node. It is recommended to lay out a lot of money to repair the entire rear chassis and ride peacefully for several years. The brake system lives long, problems happened only with the parking brake.

Price Volvo S40.

This car was removed from production in 2012, but now it can be bought in the secondary market without any problems. On average sedan sold for 450 000 rublesthat is not so expensive, since the car is good. The packages were offered much, so they should check them, because the base had only:

• tissue skin;
• heated seats;
• magnitol;
• air conditioning;
• fog optics;
• full electric circuit;
• 4 airbags;

The most expensive equipment was replenished as follows:

• leather sheathing;
• multimedia;
• electrically regulating seats;
• climate control;
• cruise control;
• xenon optics.

This is an excellent family sedan who is not outdated yet and you can buy it now and enjoy the ride. In principle, you can take a model to take a young guy, because the design is quite aggressive and there is a potential for tuning. We confidently recommend model C40.

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Swedish cars Volvo S40, V50, C30 and C70 were produced from 2003 to 2013, according to class the same as Ford Focus or Mazda 3. They even use the same platform. How reliable is Volvo cars than other competitors, we will now find out. S40 - sedan, V50 - wagon, C30 and C70 coupe. The body of Volvo is clearly more reliable than competitors with the same platform. Aluminum hood is not subject to corrosion, and in general, the body is covered with a galvanic coating on both sides, so it is well saved even on the oldest cars. Paintwork does not flutter, does not get caress and does not rub, as in Mazda 3 or Ford focus. Now in the market you can find cars with 10 years of age and mileage over 200 000 km., But in good condition for adequate money. On such cars, the body is usually always in good condition.

Body electronics also in the car a lot, she may suffer from dampness. On the consoles can stop working buttons after 12 years of operation. To make the buttons earn, sometimes just enough to clean the contacts.

The salon looks quite good even after many years of operation. Plastic looks good, the skin also looks safe for a long time. Screens appear only after 10 years of operation. It happens that over time the immobilizer does not recognize the key, and the ignition lock can also be worn, will not always turn the starter. The new ignition castle will cost about 170 euros. There are also cases that the windows begin to twitch, the seats can be flored.

The dampness is afraid of the windows control unit, which is inside the door. Electromechanical door locking modules can also fail on older cars released before 2007. Luke drainage can score, then it will not be particularly nice, because the upholstery is spoiled, and there may be problems with the wiring, so you have to follow.

If you suddenly start the headlights, the instrument panel or backlight in the cabin, then it means that it is necessary to check in what condition the unit of the block of the unit is sometimes enough to simply clean and make sealing from moisture. But it is better not to slow and immediately correct the situation, because it can turn off the whole car. The new block seats costs about 800 euros.

In general, there are many different small problems, in most cases it all depends on who was the owner of this car. It happens that the Wiring Wiring Wires of the Castle has been shifted, it also happens that the trunk ceases to close. There are cases that after 100,000 km. Mileage fails Bosch gas station, which is installed in the gas tank. To change the fuel pump will have to remove the tank, and the new pump costs about 250 euros. But recently, the craftsmen have learned to establish cheap vazo gas station in Volvo. It is also necessary to follow the fan of the radiator, because if there will be moisture or salt on it, it will quickly fail.

Engines

In the basic equipment there is a motor with a volume of 1.6 liters, this engine B 4164 S3 (DURATEC 1.6), it is necessary to periodically change the timing belt. The same motor was developed back in 1998 for Ford Focus of the 1st Generation. For Volvo S40, this motor is coming without phase traffickers, therefore it is considered very reliable. But he also has some minor problems. It happens that ignition modules or some sensors are denied. Also necessary every 120,000 km. Adjust manually gaps in valves. But in general, if the motor is not specifically tormented, he can serve his 300,000 km. Very easy.

There are chain motors - these are motors with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters working on gasoline. These motors are installed about 15 and 17% of cars, respectively, are made in Mazda, they have the same design, the chain withstands about 220,000 km. Run. These engines can be stopped even more than 1.6 motor. Mileage of 350,000 km. - not the limit. But it also happens that small troubles with motors appear.

For example, sufficiently weak bearings of the rollers of the hinged units, it often happens that they already require replacement after 80,000 km. And to 100,000 km. The mileage may fail the thermostat, so it is desirable to follow the temperature of the coolant during the ride. The new thermostat costs about 35 euros.
It happens that the engine begins to swim at idle, when moving, twitches or starts badly, it means that it has come to replace the ignition coils, also the ignition wires can be changed. It still happens that after 120,000 km. Male due to wear right hydroopor, the motor begins to tremble. The new such hydrophop is about 100 euros.

It also happens that the throttle block is contaminated, so it is desirable to clean every 50,000 km. Because the new such unit costs 250 euros. The fact that the time has come to make cleaning is to say the floating turnover of the motor, and if it is completely running this case, then the choke can enclosure. If suddenly after 3000 revolutions begin to disappear, and the light bulb is light bulb, it means that it is necessary to change the intake manifold damper control valve, which costs about 80 euros.

It is desirable after replacing the candles check if there is oil in the candlestones, if any, it means that the valve lid weakened, it should be tightened, and if it does not help, then the gasket must be changed. But the most popular engines are Swedish motors in 5244 with a volume of 2.4 liters, they are installed on 40% of cars. These motors consume a lot of gasoline - about 13 liters per 100 km. Mileage in the city. But these motors serve long due to the proven design. 500,000 km. Male - for these motors - not the limit. But to change the candles in such a motor - you need to remove the intake manifold. There are also turbocharged motors, there are few of them - about 2%, the volume is 2.5 liters, they serve 350,000 km.

Sometimes there are cases when approximately 100,000 km. The mileage appears whistling from under the hood, then this is not a reason to panic, it is necessary to check what the case is here - to unscrew the oil-tapping lid or pull out the oil probe. If the noise disappeared, then the rubber membrane was tested in the crankcase ventilation system. The node will be fully changed quite expensive - 150 euros, but now many craftsmen can simply change the membrane separately.

And on turbocharged motors with a 2.5-liter motor, the thin tubes of the crankcase ventilation system are easily clogged, so it is better not to tighten with the oil replacement and change it every 7-10 thousand km.
Even with time, a vacuum pump can noise, because the control valve has failed. Vacuum pump new costs 350 euros, and the control valve assembly with nozzles costs 100 euros. It also happens that the airproof clutches begin to flow after 90,000 km, but it must be immediately eliminated, because the oil will fall immediately on the timing belt, and it is quickly causing. Therefore, if traces of oil on the casing will appear, it is necessary to immediately be alarming, so as not to make the motor overhaul before time.
It is also desirable during that every 15,000 km. Change and belts of drive attachments.

Diesel motors rarely can be found in Volvo S40, because officially cars with diesel engines were not. If you brought a car from Europe, then they may have a diesel engine.
Diesels are D 416 with a volume of 1.6 liters and 2 liter D 4204, they are pretty reliable made by the PSA Peugeot CitroN concern. There is also own Swedish 5-cylinder D 5244 T, it was developed by Volvo and was first installed in the S80 car in 2001. But this motor requires a pure diesellarm, and once every 50,000 km. requires cleaning the vortex damper block. It is also necessary to periodically clean the crankcase ventilation system. From the urban ride begins to clog the particulate filter about 100,000 km. and exhaust recycling system. The electric drive of the pressure regulator is still weakened here, its replacement will require 150 euros.

On cars released before 2008, automatic transmissions were installed with Swedish motors. This five-speed Aisin-Warner ¬aw55-51sn 2000 box is not particularly reliable on VOLVO XC90 and Volvo S60 cars. And in Volvo S40, V50, C30 and C70 the upgraded version of this box was installed. In 2004, it was finalized, installed more reliable hydraulicock. On S40 cars, this box serves long enough, if it is not killed - about 250,000 km. And after this mileage, it is enough to simply change the worn outliers, friction, solenoids and sleeves.

In 2010, a newer 6-speed AISIN-Warner TF-80SD automatic machine appeared. This box was first created in 2003, but by 2010 the hydraulics was upgraded in this box. Once at 70,000 km. In these boxes it is necessary to change the transmission oil, then they will serve for a long time without shocks when shifting gear.

It also happens a 6-step preselert - Fords GETRAG 6DCT450, it began to install it on the postpartum volvo S40 and V50 in 2007, 2 liter gasoline motor installed in these cars. At first, the warranty changed electronic control units. Oil and filter should be changed more often than 45,000 km. It is also possible that the valve of solenoids and the hydrablock should not be hampered, if they break, the robot box will begin to twitch and faster. And already to 150,000 km. It will fail.

There are also mechanical transmissions of M65 and M66 from getrag, they also come in a set with 5 cylinder engines from Volvo. Mechanical boxes are also very reliable, the clutch must only be changed every 160,000 km. So that the motor flywheel is not failed, because it is quite expensive - 1000 euros.

Ford's 5-speed IB5 mechanics from Bordeaux Transmission are under construction with 1.6 Ford engine. It is quite an old and not a particularly successful gearbox, it was also installed in Ford Fiesta. Already after 70,000 km. The shelters of the drives begin to flow, and on cars after 2011 the release of the seal was modified and these glands began to serve 2 times longer. But if you constantly load the box, then it may not withstand the satellite axis in the differential. Repair will cost considerable money - more than 1000 euros. After 100,000 km. Noise from the bearing of the primary shaft may appear so that it does not swap - it must be changed.

The German five-speed MTX75 box from GFT is also available. This box goes to Mazda Mazda (1.8 and 2.0). In this box, it is also necessary to monitor the condition of the oil, so that the oil level is always normal, because if it is missing, the shafts and gear trees will begin to wear faster. After 60,000 km. The mileage usually fails with a refinement bearing, which must be changed assembly with the clutch cylinder. To replace the clutch, you will have to remove the box.

Suspension

In terms of reliability, the suspension is the same as on Fords and Mazdah, is not particularly durable, but also breaks not quickly. Spare parts for Volvo cost a little more expensive than on Mazda or Ford. Rear shock absorbers here with automatic maintenance level system. They serve about 100,000 km. But when the replacement time comes, you will have to pay for each shock absorber for 400 euros. Therefore, very often, many owners, in order to save, simply establish conventional shock absorbers that cost 100 euros, you can also find analogue for 50 euros. Front shock absorbers are about the same.

Approximately 70,000 km. In the front suspension, it is necessary to change the racks of the stabilizer and the wheel bearings. The racks are 30 euros for the corporate detail, and unoriginal can be taken for 15 euros. To change the wheel bearings - you have to change the entire hub assembly for 200 euros. In order to save, you can take the hub from Ford or Mazda, they are 3 times cheaper, and the design is no different at all. It should also be remembered that the bearing is very well protected from dirt, so if possible, it is better to avoid deep puddles.

Approximately 80,000 km. Emergency levers are used, usually silent blocks are faced with each lever assembly with a ball support costs 150 euros. And in general, the rear multi-dimensional suspension is reliable and serves a long time, to do repair in it, it is necessary not earlier than 140,000 km. Fully overdo the rear suspension will cost about 600 euros. Silent blocks usually change assembly with levers, but now in many services they can simply press the new silent block into the old levers.

Steering

Steering thrust and tips serve at least 150,000 km. And on cars with a gasoline engine 1.6 is a hydraulicel, it can get out of standing and the rake itself too. The new rail costs 1000 euros, but you can put a rail from Ford for 650 euros.

In general, in Volvo S40 there are a lot of the same problems, the same as in Ford Focus or Mazda 3. But Volvo still a more interesting car, with a stronger body and the best decoration of the cabin. But the main advantage of Volvo over competitors is the 5-cylinder Swedish motor, which is really very reliable and serves a long time. Volvo with a 2-liter engine will cost more than Ford or Mazda in a similar configuration by about 60,000 rubles.

Riding on Volvo S40

If we consider Volvo S40 with a motor of 2.4 liters and with a power in ¬170 l. s., then the car turned out quite sharp, if desired, you can enter the skid. AISIN-WARNER 5-step automatic machine switches quickly and clearly, makes a pleasant impression. The brakes are also good, the pedal is informative, it works early by ABS, if you need to slow down on a slippery road, the electronics clearly distribute the brake efforts and the machine does not deviate from the trajectory.

Therefore, once every 3 years it is advisable to make cleaning radiators. Be sure to not forget to change the timing belt on the regulations - once every 120,000 km., Because his opening will cost more money during the repair of the head of the cylinder block. It is also necessary to prevent the oil separator for the ventilation system of the oil crankcase.

After 100,000 km. It is necessary to prepare for the repair of the generator, starter and compressor of the air conditioner. A qualitative non-original compressor will cost 26,000 rubles. To the box-machine served for a long time, you just need to change the oil every 60,000 km. It will require 12 liters. Sometimes it makes sense to buy cheaper spare parts from Ford and Mazda from the same platform. But not always, sometimes it happens that the original spare parts on the contrary are more expensive.

Cars "Volvo" are always associated with intelligence, tranquility and consistency. As well as concern for safety and emergency reliability. "Volvo C40" externally binds individual traits of the flagship C80, but retains the type of family sedan - quite affordable and reliable. Overview C40 - further in our article.

History of the model

The Volvo C40 car was first introduced in 1995, but at that time he wore the C4 index. It very soon he has changed, since in almost at the same time Audi's company began issuing a similar model with the same name.

The first generation of C40 was built on one platform with Mitsubishi Charisma, but there was no expected popularity at that time. Models in the body wagon received the V40 index. The first restyling model C40 received in 2004, the universal was renamed to the V50, and the car itself became a promotional with the famous models of the Ford Focus of the second generation and Mazda 3 - the first. As a result, 60% of the details are interchangeable. Many also call this model by the expensive version of the Ford Focus. Indeed, externally, they are a bit similar on dimensions, motors and consumer qualities.

Restyling 2007.

In 2007, Volvo conducted a second restyling model C40, after which the car became really popular. At that time, the entire line of company models was updated, which was shown to a single corporate style. They all became similar outwardly, but each with their recognizable differences. At the II of the modernization, many elements were subjected. These are updated bumpers, headlights. Rear have modified the exhaust system nozzles, and the lanterns received LED elements.

In the interior, the car also received many changes - the original design in the style of High-tech fell to many customers. What was worth only flat tape of the central console! Other elements also underwent upgrades. So, in the active safety system, control over B and adaptive light headlights were added. Among the innovations of passive security in the car, a reinforced cabin frame was applied, better protecting passengers from injuries. In this form, the model existed on the conveyor until 2012, after which it was changed by V40.

Basic engine

The main unit "Volvo C40" is a four-cylinder engine 1.6, which was installed on Ford Focus 2. This is a fairly old, proven engine. Its resource with timely and proper maintenance can reach 500 thousand kilometers. GRM drive on this engine belt, and it must be changed every 80 thousand kilometers. Hinged equipment begins to wear out and refuse about 100 thousand. The problem of equipment failure and frequent reduction of the service life is as follows: the car itself is quite heavy, and to maintain an acceptable pace of movement, it is necessary to unwind the motor, respectively, it is necessary to expose it to large loads.

The rest is a ruler

In the following seniority, motors with a volume of 1.8 and 2 liters (140 and 150 liters s. Respectively). These motors are also installed on Fords and Mazda. The unit is very durable and unpretentious. Power reserve is enough for a dynamic ride.

It has a chain drive and almost eternal. Cars with such installations are found, unfortunately, quite rare. Senior engines - row five-cylinder. 2.4 liter aggregate is 170 liters. from. This engine due to the unusualness of its design is quite expensive in service and has congenital diseases. Owners reviews are noted quickly emerging in the ignition system and ventilation of the Carter. The oldest engine "Volvo C40" is a 2.5-liter with a turbocharged power of 220 horsepower. This power unit is also not popular in Russia due to complexity and high cost of service. Such machines were produced with the front and

Since 2007, Volvo S40, which is impressive, has been impressive, received the engine in the Flexifuel version, which could work on a mixture of bioethanol and gasoline. Officially, such a motor was supplied to Russia. Also, "Volvo C40" was produced with diesel engines, but they are not popular in Russia due to the sensitivity of the fuel system to the quality of domestic diesel fuel. In addition, Diesel "Volvo" and without this enough roads in service. In the secondary market, it does not use popularity.

Transmission "Volvo C40"

The engines were completed with mechanical and automatic gearboxes. The aggregates of 1.6 and 1.8 liters are equipped only with "mechanics", and they were different on the device. An option for a 125-strong motor was a reinforced design.

Mechanical boxes are quite reliable, and there are no complaints. This is celebrated the reviews of the owners. Automatic boxes are also quite reliable and have proven themselves to other models "Volvo". Their resource reaches 300 thousand kilometers, subject to regular oil replacement every 60 thousand kilometers. Otherwise, the frictional overheating occurs and the failure of the hydroblock is the most expensive and complex element of any automatic transmission.

Chassis

Structurally here is traditional for this class. Body - carrying, with front and rear subframe, pendant front - Mac-Fersson rack. Rear is a multi-dimensional design. The system constructively repeats this by the Ford Focus 2 car, and they are unified items. According to the reviews of the owners, serious investments in such an aggregate with neat driving will be required only after one hundred thousand kilometers. The replacement is subject to racks and joints of the stabilizer, silent blocks of levers, wheel bearings. The "Volvo C40" was installed hydro- or which may require interference through the first 200 thousand kilometers.

Body

The company "Volvo" does not change itself in tradition. Body details of her cars are extremely durable. Corrosion This metal simply does not take. The reason is simple: Sweden - a country with a harsh climate, and the resistance to atmospheric influences is simply necessary.

The exception is only an emergency car. The presence of rust suggests that he visited an accident and is not restored too high quality.

"Volvo C40" in the secondary market

Cars of this brand have always been in demand both in the secondary market and among new aggregates. The reason for this is the legendary components: reliability, durability, security, comfort. All these components in any car "Volvo" are brought to perfection. However, these advantages had to pay, and significantly. You can call the general disadvantages of all models of this brand: high cost of spare parts and maintenance, low liquidity of the car in the secondary market. Repair of Volvo S40 with large runs can greatly undermine financial capabilities.

Prices for car and spare parts

On the Volvo S40 the price will fall faster than that of similar cars of the same class. On average, the car of 2008 with a 1.6 engine (most popular) and with a manual box will cost from 430 to 660 thousand rubles.

"Volvo" 2012 with a 2 liter engine and automatic transmission will cost 650-750 thousand rubles. Spare parts (Volvo C40), as well as on other foreign cars, are original and non-original. However, those and others do not differ in low price. So, shock absorbers cost 5-6 thousand rubles, brake discs and pads - 3-5 thousand, windshield - from 5.5 to 23 thousand rubles. However, as already mentioned, serious repair and investment will be required after a run of 100 thousand km.

09.09.2016

Machines for intelligent, calm and wealthy people, just such an image has a company "Volvo". However, the model Volvo S40 second generation is most often interested in young car enthusiasts, so it is important to understand how reliable this car and how much will the maintenance of the car over the age of 5 will cost. It is now in this now we will try to figure out.

A bit of history:

Volvo S40 has a rich history and produced under different names "Volvo 340" and "Volvo 430", but both models did not enjoy great popularity among buyers. The first machine with the S40 index was built on a single platform with "Mitsubishi Carisma", but in this case there were no expected results. In 2003, a second generation of the model was released, which was built on the C-1 platform (Mazda 3 on the same platform). S40 divides with Ford about 60% of the details, it is because of it that it is called a more expensive version of Focus 2.

In 2007, an updated version of the model was presented. The main task of the conducted facelifting was to bring the appearance of the entire line in accordance with the new corporate style, which was asked Volvo S80 . The updated machines are easy to learn from the updated bumpers, a radiator grill with a large logo, exhaust system and head optics. The car's feed received a modified apron, and the lights began to install LED optics. In addition to the eventable design, the car received the original interior decoration and added power, the avant-garde interior of the cabin is made in the style of High-tech. The production of the model was completed in 2012, and the VOLVO V40 was released for a shift.

Advantages and disadvantages of Volvo S40 with mileage.

Basic 1.6 motor (100 hp) is a fairly old engine and well known for Ford cars. The resource of this power unit with proper maintenance of more than 300,000 mileage kilometers, but the hinged equipment after 100,000 km quietly will begin failure. The main problem of these motors lies not in the motor itself, but rather in the owners of the machines, the fact is that the car is heavy enough and the engine is 100 horses for most drivers not quite enough, and they begin to unwind the motor, as a result its resource is produced much faster . The drive of the gas distribution mechanism in it is a belt, and it needs to be changed every 80,000 km.

Further, on seniority, motors 1.8 (125 hp) and 2.0 (140 hp), these motors have proven themselves quite well, not only on Volvo S40, but on vehicles of manufacturers of Ford and Mazda. The two-liter engine has a timing chain drive, and less soared to maintenance, but unfortunately a car with such a power unit is rarely found. Engine 2.4 (170 hp) is quite expensive and complicated in service, its sick places is the crankcase ventilation system and the ignition system.

There is also a turbocked gasoline engine with a volume of 2.5 liters, but it was also afraid, because, the service of such an aggregate is not cheap. There are several diesel engines in the line of power units, the car with such engines is rare in the CIS, but if you get such a copy, then it is better to pass by, since they are very quickly killed by a fuel system from the quality of diesel fuel sold in our gas station. The weak place of all engines is the thermostat, which often fails.

Transmission

The engines were combined with mechanical gearboxes and classic machines, the younger motors 1.6 and 1.8 were only in a pair with mechanics, and differently in design. For a more powerful motor 1.8, the transmission was strengthened, as for reliability, there are no complaints with the owners to them. As for the automatic transmission, they are not a problem venue of the car, the installed gearboxes have proven themselves not only on this model, but also on other versions of the concern "", in numbers it means that until 200,000 km the box does not cause any trouble if Change in it oil every 60000 km. If the oil does not change, the transmission may occur, as a result, the hydraulicock is due to the repair of which will not be cheap.

Truck Volvo S40.

Suspension Volvo S40 is similar to Focus 2, and such a relationship went only to benefit, since many details are interchangeable, and this in turn significantly reduces the cost of repair, also some details are suitable from Mazda, in addition to this a large number of non-original non-original spare parts. If the car is exploited carefully, then there are not a lot of problems, and serious investments will be required once in 100,000 km of run. After 100 thousand runs, it will be necessary to replace the racks and bushings of the stabilizer, the silent blocks of the front levers and hub bearings. This model is equipped with a hydraulic and electric power steering, this node can disturb after 100,000 km of run.

Body

There are no problems with the quality of metal metal, and there is no paint coating here, even in places of chipping, corrosion paint does not appear very long. And if you see Rust Volvo S40 on the body, it means that the car participated in an accident, and his owner saved very much on repair.

Advantages:

• High security and comfort.
• The quality of assembly and materials.
• Reliable nodes and aggregates.
• Large selection of non-original spare parts.

Disadvantages:

• High service cost.
• Lower (clearance of 13.5 cm).
• Hard suspension.

If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help others correctly choose a used car.