Visibility Related Problems of the 2005 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2005 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (two problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volvo S40


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2005 Volvo S40

The Wiper problem

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that water was leaking into the rear passenger side floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the sun roof lines needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Windshield wipers are ineffective. Dealer tried polishing the windshield, replacing the blades, and eventually replaced the windshield. We tried to increase the frequency of cleaning the blades. There was no improvement.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

2005 Volvo S40. Consumer writes in regards to defective sun roof drainage that lead to vehicle electrical damage. The consumer noticed water leaking in the vehicle and soaking the floor mats behind the driver's seat.   Read details...


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