One problem related to gasoline engine has 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.
While driving home from work and trying to pull into the community development, went to apply brakes, and they depressed about 1 inch. Was not able to stop. Had to take foot off brakes, then slammed on them, and vehicle stopped. Also, steering wheel became very stiff, and engine died for a brief moment, and then functioned normally.