Fixter gets you the best price for your Volvo S40's front shock absorber replacement
A typical front shock absorber replacement in the UK costs around £201 - £496.
Depending on your Volvo S40 engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a front shock absorber replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a front shock absorber replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range |
|---|---|
| Volvo S40 1.6 R-Design | £237 - £372 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 R-Design Edition | £229 - £359 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 R-Design Sport | £237 - £372 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 S | £220 - £345 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 SE | £227 - £356 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 Se Lux | £251 - £394 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 Se Lux Edition | £251 - £394 |
| Volvo S40 1.6 XS | £237 - £372 |
| Volvo S40 1.8 Entry | £201 - £315 |
| Volvo S40 1.8 S | £222 - £349 |
| Volvo S40 1.8 SE | £251 - £394 |
| Volvo S40 1.8 Sport | £222 - £349 |
| Volvo S40 1.9 CD | £229 - £360 |
| Volvo S40 1.9 S | £244 - £383 |
| Volvo S40 1.9 SE | £315 - £496 |
| Volvo S40 2.4 SE | £272 - £428 |
| Volvo S40 2.5 Se Sport | £308 - £484 |
| Volvo S40 2 ES | £258 - £405 |
| Volvo S40 2 R-Design | £222 - £349 |
| Volvo S40 2 R-Design Edition | £265 - £417 |
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty |
When you drive over a bump, the piston inside the cylinder moves up and down against the gas/fluid and the spring, absorbing the shock from the bump. The strut assembly takes a beating over time, especially on bumpy roads. It will eventually start leaking the gas/liquid, leaving you with an unstable or rugged ride. With worn out struts, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or the tires will wear out prematurely.
| Car model | Average labour time |
|---|---|
| Volvo S40 2 S | 2 h 9 min - 2 h 42 min |
| Volvo S40 2 SE | 2 h 7 min - 2 h 44 min |
| Volvo S40 1.6 S | 2 h 5 min - 2 h 46 min |
| Volvo S40 1.8 S | 2 h 3 min - 2 h 48 min |
| Volvo S40 1.9 S | 2 h 1 min - 2 h 50 min |
| Volvo S40 1.6 SE | 1 h 59 min - 2 h 52 min |
| Volvo S40 1.8 SE | 1 h 57 min - 2 h 54 min |
| Volvo S40 1.9 CD | 1 h 55 min - 2 h 40 min |
| Volvo S40 1.9 SE | 1 h 54 min - 2 h 42 min |
| Volvo S40 2.4 SE | 2 h 56 min - 3 h 32 min |
| Volvo S40 2 Sport | 2 h 6 min - 2 h 46 min |
| Volvo S40 2 Se Lux | 2 h 40 min - 3 h 24 min |
| Volvo S40 1.8 Entry | 2 h 38 min - 3 h 26 min |
| Volvo S40 1.8 Sport | 2 h - 2 h 52 min |
| Volvo S40 1.6 Se Lux | 1 h 58 min - 2 h 54 min |
| Volvo S40 2 R-Design | 1 h 56 min - 2 h 39 min |
| Volvo S40 2 Se Sport | 1 h 54 min - 2 h 41 min |
| Volvo S40 2 Sport Lux | 2 h 9 min - 2 h 43 min |
| Volvo S40 1.6 R-Design | 2 h 7 min - 2 h 45 min |
| Volvo S40 2.4 R-Design | 2 h 53 min - 3 h 35 min |
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