Hi guys having a problem with play on steering wheel of my recently bought 03 v40 estate would like to know is it fixable or do i have to replace the whole steering column

 

why would you think its the steering column vs the steering rack or worn tie rods? are you saying the steering wheel and surrounding assembly is lose or that there is play when your turn the wheel left or right? (the latter suggests tie rods or perhaps a steering rack that has come loose from its mounts)

 

Sorry my bad meant to say steering rack

 

Any pdf on a 03 v40 or s 40 steering rack

 

there's two versions - with and without deflection limiter.

Google Volvo part# 8251796 or 8251804 (aka "steering box") and pop open one of the dealer parts web sites for a diagram.