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The short version
- 2005-2011 Volvo S40 wheel bearing coverage centers on one front hub, 513255, for all seven years. The 2005 Volvo S40 wheel bearing front number is 513255.
- The rear splits by drivetrain: 512411 for front wheel drive, 512412 for all wheel drive.
- The AWD rear listing stops at 2010, even though the car runs one more year to 2011.
- Match the old part or run the VIN for a 2011 AWD rear.
The 2005-2011 Volvo S40 settles on one front hub for its entire run. That number is 513255, whether the question is about a 2005 Volvo S40 wheel bearing or a 2011 one. The rear splits by drivetrain instead.
S40 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
513255 is the front hub for 2005 through 2011, with no trim or drivetrain split. That is the answer to the 2005 Volvo S40 wheel bearing front question and every later year too.
The rear splits by drivetrain: 512411 for front wheel drive, 512412 for all wheel drive. The AWD number stops at 2010, one year short of the car’s final year.
Volvo S40 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 to 2011 | Front | 513255 check price |
| 2005 to 2011 | Rear, front wheel drive | 512411 check price |
| 2005 to 2010 | Rear, all wheel drive | 512412 check price |
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This page covers the 2005-2011 Volvo S40: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Other years live on the main S40 wheel bearing page.
The AWD rear listing runs out one year early, stopping at 2010 while the car continues through 2011. That gap does not mean the part disappeared, only that the catalogs stop documenting it.
For a 2011 AWD rear, match the old part or run the VIN. The front hub and the front wheel drive rear are documented for all seven years.
Year by year
2005 through 2010 run the full matrix: 513255 up front, 512411 or 512412 in the rear depending on drivetrain. The 2005 Volvo S40 wheel bearing case fits this pattern exactly.
2011 is the odd year out. The front stays 513255 and the front wheel drive rear stays 512411, but the AWD rear is not documented.
How this S40 connects to the earlier body
This body replaced the press in front bearing used on the 2000-2004 S40 with a bolt on hub. Nothing from that earlier car fits here.
513255 also served other small Volvos built in this era. Order strictly from this car’s rows above, not from memory.
Diagnosing a Volvo S40 wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A failing bearing usually hums or grinds, growing louder with speed. This guide to wheel bearing noise on turns explains how the sound shifts side to side.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tire wear can mimic a bearing noise closely. This comparison separates the two.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the wheel off the ground, rock it top and bottom to feel for looseness. This walkthrough covers the process.
- Confirm the drivetrain before ordering the rear. Drivetrain decides between 512411 and 512412.
- Match the old part for a 2011 AWD rear. Since that year is not documented, read the stamped numbers or run the VIN.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2005 S40 use?
The 2005 Volvo S40 wheel bearing front number is 513255. The rear is 512411 with front wheel drive, or 512412 with all wheel drive.
What wheel bearing does a 2011 S40 use?
The 2011 S40 front is still 513255, and the front wheel drive rear is still 512411. The AWD rear is not documented for 2011, so match the old part or run the VIN.
Why does the AWD rear stop at 2010?
The catalogs we hold simply do not carry a 2011 listing for the AWD rear hub. That is a documentation gap, not proof the part changed.
Does the S40 front wheel bearing change by drivetrain?
No. The front hub, 513255, is the same part regardless of drivetrain across all seven years. Only the rear splits between front wheel drive and all wheel drive.
Does the 2000-2004 S40 front bearing fit this car?
No. The earlier S40 uses a press in ball bearing, while this body uses the bolt on hub 513255. The two are not the same part.