Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of several
Volvo S40s & V50s
in our project workshop, this manual can help you understand, care for and repair your
Volvo S40 or V50.
We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by- step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your
Volvo S40 or V50
can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.
Inside this Manual:
- Maintenance
Simple weekly checks to keep you on the road
- Servicing
Complete, fully illustrated step-by-step guide
- Fault Finding
Pinpoint specific problems easily
- The MOT
Step-by-step test checks
- Brakes
Safety checks and repairs for the home mechanic
- Electrics
Easy-to-read wiring diagrams
- Haynes tips
Valuable short cuts make many tasks easier
This manual covers S40 Saloon & V50 Estate, including special/limited editions with:
Petrol Engines
- 1.8 litre (1798cc)
- 2.0 litre (1999cc)
- 2.4 litre (2435cc)
Turbo-Diesel Engines
- 2.0 litre (1988cc)
Note this manual does NOT cover 'Classic', T5 or AWD (four-wheel-drive) models, or 'facelifted' range introduced July 2007. It also does not cover 1.6 litre or 2.5 litre petrol engines OR 1.6 litre or 2.4 litre diesel engines. |