The service and repair manual for the 2008 Volvo S40 — 2.5L I5 and 2.4L I5 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I5 — 154 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.4L I5 — 149 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | T5 Addition Sedan 4-Door · 2.4i Sedan 4-Door · T5 Inspiration Sedan 4-Door · T5 Sedan 4-Door · T5 Kinetic Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 27 complaints · 60 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 S40 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 214
- Engine Performance 11,209
- Accessories & Equipment 19,234
- General Information 4,280
- Body & Frame 7,481
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 2,307
- Brakes 2,261
- Maintenance 35
- Collision 201
- Restraints 2,274
- Drivelines & Axles 497
- Steering 1,986
- Electrical 10,892
- Suspension 930
- Engine Mechanical 2,109
- Transmission 2,234
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 S40
- Steering — hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections · 08V329000This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of.
- Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V566000An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and Volvo has issued 60 technical service bulletins for the 2008 S40. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 S40 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 S40?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.5L I5 and 2.4L I5 across the T5 Addition Sedan 4-Door, 2.4i Sedan 4-Door, T5 Inspiration Sedan 4-Door, T5 Sedan 4-Door, T5 Kinetic Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 2008 S40 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 S40, covering steering, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 2008 S40 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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