Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2005 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the brake pedal and linkage (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Pedal And Linkage problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems |
On the 2005 Volvo S40 t5 automatic only, the brake pedal is dangerously close to the gas pedal. In fact, a size 9 shoe of medium width will barely fit on the gas pedal while touching the brake pedal. In addition, the brake pedal is about 1. Read details...
After letting the vehicle sit over night. . . When starting the vehicle in the morning there is no brake pressure after a half mile of driving. This happens everyday and this is a common problem with Volvos. Read details...
(s40 2. 4i) initial car message: "brake failure, pull over safely. " I continued to drive home since I was a few blocks away. Message changed to "anti skid service required" then back to brake failure again. Read details...