Table 1 shows 17 common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (eight problems).
When applying brakes vehicle would slow down, but would not stop, causing to loss of control. Read details...
The car has problems starting and takes a few tries before starting up. Have also had a problem where the car was in park with the parking brake engaged and the car was revving on its own. There have also been problems while the car has been slowing down on the freeway, specifically when the brakes Read details...
2000 Volvo S40 no brakes until car is at operating temperature. I reported this to the manufacturer and they said to continue to drive the vehicle after letting it warm for a few minutes. I have already rolled into numerous intersections due to no brakes. Read details...