Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volvo S40

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
3
Exterior Lighting problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Volvo S40

The Headlights problem

With the low beams on, night time visibility is poor and treacherous. I have the same problem with my Volvo 960 which the serviceman states can not be adjusted any better. I hit a deer last week in the S40 and I strongly believe it would not have happened if the headlights were effective.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

I've contacted Volvo and demanded my money back and they refused, this is my next step before taking them to court for a measily 2,500. This car has caused me a headache unlike any other, the electrical system fails in this car and passes through it malfunctioning one thing after the next, my back   Read details...


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