volvo v40 abs hub bearing replacement

Gabe8418 · Sep 24th, 2021, 11:47

Hi all, I was wondering if you can help me out with some information,
My ABS lights came on a few weeks back and I had it diagnosed and the guy said if it comes back on it needs an ABS change on the rear driver side. And of course, it came back on. After I left to change the ABS calls me that it has a mechanical failure and that the whole hub bearing needs replacing, also said that only VOLVO manufacture this and it will cost around 400£. Now I am looking for advice if this price is correct or should I take it to somebody else for a second opinion. Any advice would be appreciated

gatos · Sep 24th, 2021, 13:08

Usually, it is the sensor that fails, most commonly because of damage to the wiring, as it is fairly exposed under the car. On a few rarer occasions, it may be a broken ABS ring, but this mostly happens, when someone takes the rear hub apartment and accidentally breaks it.

I find it a bit surprising, that the whole hub requires replacing. Unless if the mechanic has spotted something specific that is concerning, I would be surprised that the whole things needs replacing.

Gabe8418 · Sep 24th, 2021, 14:27

I am not much of a mechanic that's why I am asking if anybody can give me some ideas on what to do? Maybe get a second opinion. He did mention something about the ABS ring but I don't recall exactly what. I do know him saying the whole hub needs replacing

ITSv40 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:22

You don't give the age of the car, but assume it is a classic V40 1996 -2004. New hubs are readily available, I have recently changed one on mine , fitted a Meyle hub and was around £100. The abs ring needs changing over from the old hub to the new one, so if yours is no good you will need a new ring. A very simple job to do and any competent spanner monkey would have it done before he has had a chance to turn the radio on and make a cuppa.

Gabe8418 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:32

Apologies is a diesel 2012 d2. So he is trying to scam me?

gatos · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Gabe8418

Apologies is a diesel 2012 d2. So he is trying to scam me?

Oh..,. In that case, this is the wrong section. This is for the 1996-2004 S40 and V40 models. No idea what the new V40 Huns are like and what can go wrong with them

ITSv40 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:43

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Originally Posted by Gabe8418

Apologies is a diesel 2012 d2. So he is trying to scam me?

You need to post in the correct forum as this only deals with the classic S/V40 up to 2004.

Gatos beat me to it😀

Gabe8418 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:48

Oh ok sorry for wasting your time guys

Gabe8418 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:50

Could you maybe tell me where it is? I can't find the topic

ITSv40 · Sep 24th, 2021, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Gabe8418

Could you maybe tell me where it is? I can't find the topic

Scroll down to V40/XC '12 - 17 General and post the query there, someone will be along with the correct advice.

Sep 24th, 2021, 11:47	#1
Gabe8418 New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 19:52 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: WARRINGTON	volvo v40 abs hub bearing replacement Hi all, I was wondering if you can help me out with some information, My ABS lights came on a few weeks back and I had it diagnosed and the guy said if it comes back on it needs an ABS change on the rear driver side. And of course, it came back on. After I left to change the ABS calls me that it has a mechanical failure and that the whole hub bearing needs replacing, also said that only VOLVO manufacture this and it will cost around 400£. Now I am looking for advice if this price is correct or should I take it to somebody else for a second opinion. Any advice would be appreciated

Sep 24th, 2021, 13:08	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Usually, it is the sensor that fails, most commonly because of damage to the wiring, as it is fairly exposed under the car. On a few rarer occasions, it may be a broken ABS ring, but this mostly happens, when someone takes the rear hub apartment and accidentally breaks it. I find it a bit surprising, that the whole hub requires replacing. Unless if the mechanic has spotted something specific that is concerning, I would be surprised that the whole things needs replacing. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Sep 24th, 2021, 15:22	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	You don't give the age of the car, but assume it is a classic V40 1996 -2004. New hubs are readily available, I have recently changed one on mine , fitted a Meyle hub and was around £100. The abs ring needs changing over from the old hub to the new one, so if yours is no good you will need a new ring. A very simple job to do and any competent spanner monkey would have it done before he has had a chance to turn the radio on and make a cuppa. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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Sep 24th, 2021, 14:27	#3
Gabe8418 New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 19:52 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: WARRINGTON	I am not much of a mechanic that's why I am asking if anybody can give me some ideas on what to do? Maybe get a second opinion. He did mention something about the ABS ring but I don't recall exactly what. I do know him saying the whole hub needs replacing

Sep 24th, 2021, 15:32	#5
Gabe8418 New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 19:52 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: WARRINGTON	Apologies is a diesel 2012 d2. So he is trying to scam me?

Sep 24th, 2021, 15:48	#8
Gabe8418 New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 19:52 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: WARRINGTON	Oh ok sorry for wasting your time guys

Sep 24th, 2021, 15:50	#9
Gabe8418 New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 19:52 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: WARRINGTON	Could you maybe tell me where it is? I can't find the topic

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