Brakes failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced. Mechanic reported that it was failed left front brake hose due to spring support rubbing through. This hose has been replaced and the old part is available. Mechanic also reported that right front brake hose needs to be replaced because of same reason. An appointment for this has been scheduled and part will be available. He feels this will be a design issue.
2000 Volvo V40 brakes problems
23 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 46%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: disc: pads4
- Foundation components: disc3
- Foundation components3
- Power assist: vacuum2
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volvo V40 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 03V474000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Volvo s40/v40 my 2000-2001
In a november 6, 2003 safety defect report, volvo indicated that they will conduct a safety-related defect recall of the 2000 model year (my) subject vehicles (about 36,000 vehicles).volvo will also conduct a service campaign of about 31,000 2001 my subject vehicles.odi investigated both the 2000 and 2001 my vehicles and determined that the 2001 my vehicles experienced substantially lower rates of failures based on the number of owner reports and warranty claims submitted to odi.odi believes that the proposed action is sufficient to resolve this investigation's safety issues. For the crashes, in addition to the 22 submitted by volvo, odi found 10 additional crash allegations in the owner reports, field reports, and warranty claims submitted by volvo.of these 32 crashes, odi believes that 10 are clearly related to the alleged defect, and 5 appear to be related.of the 17 remaining cases, two did not involve a crash and the other 15 could not be directly connected to the alleged defect.odi will supplement this resume with a closing report and additional technical details concerning the defect.
EA02026
Brake power-assist
PE02009
What 2000 Volvo V40 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 MPH the brakes failed resulting in a crash. A police report was filed at the scene and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealership determined on certain vehicles water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v474000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Recall notice regarding 2000 volvo v-40 brake system.
Moisture in the vacuum system caused the vacuum pump to fail. When it was cold the vehicle's brakes didn't function at all. The rear brakes failed due to a defect in the brake system. The manufacturer refused to pay to replace the system *ak
Brake system in car works poorly when car is cold or left for a few hours. Significantly more brake pressure is required to stop the car when car is cold. Problem has been "fixed" three times but has returned again. Evidently this is related to failure of a vacuum pump used to provide additional brake vacuum for the master cylinder when the engine is cold.
When the driver applied the ABS brakes they locked up resulting in extended stopping distance.
Unpredictable extended braking distance on volvo models v40 and v70. Volvo has a tsb that remedies this dangerous problem (should be a recall!!!)
This is an ongoing problem with the brake system in this vehicle, which began in the first weeks of ownership and has continued to the present, and which includes both the brake power assist system which is reflected in a non-response to depression of the brake pedal and an excessive and uneven brake pad problem. Extensive but fruitless communications have been conducted with volvo customer service and legal representatives resulting in the preparation of a legal complaint for which relief will be sought under colorado's lemon law and under theories of fraud and breach of warranty. Nlm
Volvo of no am contacted about wear of brake pads. They offered a 15% discount on the repair bill and claim no liability on their part for the poor wear,lack of quality control in choosing the pad material, failure to alert consumers of the defective wear and potential danger, esp. Those owners who are not diligent about inspecting their brakes.
Vehicle continuously is in need of new brake pads. Vehicle currently has 35,000 miles on it. *ak. Consumer states previously the vehicle experienced electrical system failure, loose parts including a wheel and air condition failure.
Questions about the 2000 Volvo V40 brakes
Does the 2000 Volvo V40 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Volvo V40, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo V40 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo V40 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V474000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2000 Volvo V40 problems
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