S40 V40 Cars: - Rain water leaking into boot

Andrew Hutton · Mar 13th, 2021, 09:39

Regular accumulation of water under spare wheel area and wet patch on left hand side on back of rear seat. Happens after its been raining. Unable to find where it comes in.

gatos · Mar 13th, 2021, 10:40

S40 or V40?

Andrew Hutton · Mar 13th, 2021, 10:49

It is a S40, 1.8, 2002

FredGraham · Mar 13th, 2021, 11:11

Hi Andrew
I have a 2006 C70, it has a drain channel both sides at the base of the rear windscreen. It has a join about halfway along it. The seal on my O/S channel had failed so water was going in at the top but coming out and running into the base of my boot, then it was splashing up and soaking through the boot lining. Took for ages to find, just thought I'd let you know of my experience if it helps.
Fred

gatos · Mar 13th, 2021, 11:17

One possibility is what FredGraham mentioned.

Also, when you open the boot, make sure the channels on either side are clean of debris. If the boot seal is badly worn and there is debris, water can get through that too.
Another area that water might come through, is through the fixed rear quarter panel glass windows, even though that is a much more common problem on the V40s. Finally, check that when the rear doors are closed, they are sitting firmly on the car frame and not sticking out even a bit.

Ideally, you need to remove all the rear carpets, and C-pillar trims and put some talk powder all around the area and the sides in particular and next time it rains, see where it has been disturbed with water traces

Andrew Hutton · Mar 15th, 2021, 09:43

Thanks for the advice, andrew

Mar 13th, 2021, 09:39	#1
Andrew Hutton New Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2024 16:16 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: copenhagen	Rain water leaking into boot Regular accumulation of water under spare wheel area and wet patch on left hand side on back of rear seat. Happens after its been raining. Unable to find where it comes in.

Mar 13th, 2021, 10:40	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	S40 or V40? __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Mar 13th, 2021, 11:11	#4
FredGraham Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 10:44 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Hemel Hempstead	My Car Hi Andrew I have a 2006 C70, it has a drain channel both sides at the base of the rear windscreen. It has a join about halfway along it. The seal on my O/S channel had failed so water was going in at the top but coming out and running into the base of my boot, then it was splashing up and soaking through the boot lining. Took for ages to find, just thought I'd let you know of my experience if it helps. Fred

Mar 13th, 2021, 11:17	#5
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	One possibility is what FredGraham mentioned. Also, when you open the boot, make sure the channels on either side are clean of debris. If the boot seal is badly worn and there is debris, water can get through that too. Another area that water might come through, is through the fixed rear quarter panel glass windows, even though that is a much more common problem on the V40s. Finally, check that when the rear doors are closed, they are sitting firmly on the car frame and not sticking out even a bit. Ideally, you need to remove all the rear carpets, and C-pillar trims and put some talk powder all around the area and the sides in particular and next time it rains, see where it has been disturbed with water traces __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Mar 13th, 2021, 10:49	#3
Andrew Hutton New Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2024 16:16 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: copenhagen	It is a S40, 1.8, 2002

Mar 15th, 2021, 09:43	#6
Andrew Hutton New Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2024 16:16 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: copenhagen	Thanks for the advice, andrew

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