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Body and structurePart report

2005 Volvo S40N Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Volvo S40N, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2005 Volvo s40 has a wide metal joint/band abutting the rear glass pane and the roof on either side of the car. This obstructs the driver's view of approaching rear traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10126866, filed 2005-06

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200518%

Other parts of the 2005 Volvo S40N

Brakes
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo S40N

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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