We have a 2000 V40 with several intermittent noises from the right front side -- only when cold, and only when accelerating from a stop. There's a clunk, and also a less specific noise which can only be characterized as somewhere between a crunching/clicking/scraping. It only happens when first pulling away from a stop, and only for the first few minutes in the morning, and only on cold mornings, so it's a bit hard to observe consistently. Turns, bumps, etc.. do not seem to be a factor.

The dealer has changed the front struts and a swaybar bushing, and claims to have check the engine mounts -- which seem to be the usual culprits behind these noises.

At this point I don't know if it could be a sticky brake caliper, ball joint, CV joint, or something else with the transmission/drive train...

These symptoms have been covered in other threads, but it appears our dealer has check the usual causes to no avail (swaybar bushing, engine mount), so any other clues from other V40/S40 owners would be welcome.

Thanks!