Volvo V40 Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the V40, the right-side hydraulic mount is genuinely a documented, frequent culprit for vibration and clunking on related models.

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OEM Part Number: 1224049

Genuinely important to know: most V40s use three separate mounts (engine, transmission, and a rear torque strut) rather than one part covering the whole job — check which one is actually worn (a common DIY mistake is replacing all three when only one has failed) before ordering.

2012-2019, genuine lower engine mount bush	Volvo OEM: 1224049 (also referenced as 1751001, AV61-6P082-AC)
Transmission mount & rear torque strut	Genuinely separate part numbers to the mount shown above — sold individually, and worth inspecting together if chasing a vibration or clunk

What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the V40 use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Engine Mount Failures — Volvo V40 Engine Mount

If you're facing excessive vibration at idle or a clunk when shifting into gear, this is genuinely worth knowing: on related Volvo models, the right-side hydraulic engine mount is a documented, frequent failure point, worth inspecting for leaks or cracks. It's worth knowing that continued driving with a failed mount isn't recommended, since excessive engine movement can risk damage to surrounding components.

A genuinely important warning worth knowing: it's worth avoiding cheap, solid rubber aftermarket mounts, since a used genuine mount is a considerably better alternative, retaining the correct hydraulic damping properties.

It's also worth knowing an honest account: documented cases describe specialists misdiagnosing a persistent noise as a wheel bearing or transmission issue for months before correctly tracing it to a broken engine mount.

Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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The same part, covered across other Volvo models.

Volvo V40 Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

OEM Part Number: 1224049

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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Engine Mount Failures — Volvo V40 Engine Mount