V40 Overheating Electric Fan Issue

I had a similar issue with my V40, though I can't recall the exact year. Overheating can quickly lead to more serious problems. Have you checked if the electric motor is receiving power? Is the fan itself physically obstructed?

Fan clutch on an electric fan? I thought those were only on belt-driven fans. As for power, I haven't put a meter on it yet, was hoping to avoid that. Any specific points I should check first?

My apologies, you are correct regarding the fan clutch. I was thinking of a different setup. Since you suspect a defective connection and want to avoid using a meter, have you tried visually inspecting the connector for corrosion or damage? Given the age of the vehicle, that could certainly be a contributing factor. I'd still recommend getting it professionally checked.

I took your advice and had a mechanic look at the connector. You were spot on; it was corroded. They cleaned it up, but also replaced the plug, and the fan is now working perfectly. Total cost was 95€.