Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2000 Volvo S40. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo S40 based on all problems reported for the 2000 S40.
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.
While driving and with no warning brakes went out. This could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Rear brakes go on average at 8,000-16,000 miles, which is unacceptable. I also have conitinuous problems stopping my car, which the dealer says the cannot duplicate. The problems are not related to the rear brakes needing replacement. I believe it is more a hydraulics problem. There is a bulletin out there for the problem, but dealer states does not apply to my car. I have found aver 50 other people with the same problem that I will refer to this site. As for gas consumption, it may or may not be a safetly issue. Mileage was 21 mpg, dropped to 16. 5. Dealer messed with trip computer to make me think my mileage improved, however upon my division skills it is still the same as when I took it in. This deceptive practice doesn't make me very happy that they just repaired my rear brakes.
Volvo claims splash pan design is not at fault but several original owners have had problems.
Volvo has designed this car with a separate vacuum pump which can fail or have a fuze blow and disable the abs and leave the car with only a mechanical brake. Volvo has refused to discuss this situation with me.
Vehicle failed to stop and wife entered intersection. Dealer and Volvo agreed to buy back vehicle. Owner agreed to purchase new vehicle and pay difference. Volvo changed their mind. Customer ordered to keep vehicle or trade it in. Trade value was $17,000. Customer lost $12,000 replacing it. No consideration from Volvo. "passed lemon law because it was fixed!!!".
When applying the brakes in cold weather, pedal becomes very hard, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer confirmed vacuum pump motor was not working due to blown fuse.
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