Three problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2001 Volvo S40. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo S40 based on all problems reported for the 2001 S40.
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. I have owned and driven several cars before including a Mazda miata and a Ford explorer recently and both vehicles have excellent night time headlamp visibility. I strongly believe this is a Volvo design problem. There is greater vsibility to the side than to the front of the vehicle. Please investigate this issue before someone gets seriously hurt.
Headlights do not throw a beam but rather a spray of dispersed light that lights more of the side of the road than in front of the vehicle. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at night, especially on narrow dark backroads (which I have to travel frequently). Dealer said they have done everything they can.
Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. In addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. Power steering wheel shaft. Ph.
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