Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2000 Volvo V40

Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2000 Volvo V40. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo V40 based on all problems reported for the 2000 V40.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2000

Oil came out of engine - oil light not come on - engine stopped in middle of highway with no warning. Just missed an accident - steering locked, engine stopped - coasted to edge of hwy. Reported to Volvo - said my fault - would not inspect instruments. Cost $7100. In shop for 4 months to repair - so far. Have problem with 2nd egine - fuel leak. Asked to report by cas.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

Brakes not depressing, happened on our car and on the loaner we have from Volvo twice in the last week. The engine: a black puff of smoke came out the back, the oil light flashed on and the engine locked before I could pull over to the shoulder. There was not electrical warning and no physical warning (leaking oil etc. ).


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