2000 VOLVO V40

1 recalls, 67 complaints - 252 TSBs

03V474000 Nov 17, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
36,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Complaint Statistics

67 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 12, 2011
Incident date: Jul 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO V40. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND DROVE OVER A PLASTIC TRASH RECEPTACLE, CERAMIC POT AND THEN CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A NEARBY HOUSE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY AND THE EXTERIOR SID... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: Jun 29, 2011
2000 VOLVO V40 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED, 2ND OWNER, APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES. I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE A/C ON AND WHEN I HAD STEADY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR (I.E. ICRUISING AT A STEADY SPEED). THE SURGE IN RPM'S WOULD BE RHYTHMIC, VERY SUBTLE (100-200 R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: Jun 29, 2011
2000 VOLVO V40 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED, 2ND OWNER, APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES. I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE A/C ON AND WHEN I HAD STEADY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR (I.E. ICRUISING AT A STEADY SPEED). THE SURGE IN RPM'S WOULD BE RHYTHMIC, VERY SUBTLE (100-200 R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: Jun 29, 2011
2000 VOLVO V40 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED, 2ND OWNER, APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES. I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE A/C ON AND WHEN I HAD STEADY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR (I.E. ICRUISING AT A STEADY SPEED). THE SURGE IN RPM'S WOULD BE RHYTHMIC, VERY SUBTLE (100-200 R... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 29, 2011
Incident date: Jun 29, 2011
2000 VOLVO V40 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED, 2ND OWNER, APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES. I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE A/C ON AND WHEN I HAD STEADY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR (I.E. ICRUISING AT A STEADY SPEED). THE SURGE IN RPM'S WOULD BE RHYTHMIC, VERY SUBTLE (100-200 R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 25, 2010
BRAKES FAILED COMING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. ABLE TO STOP CAR BY USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. BROUGHT TO BE SERVICED. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT IT WAS FAILED LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE DUE TO SPRING SUPPORT RUBBING THROUGH. THIS HOSE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. MECHANIC ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 16, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 2010
VEHICLE IDLE INCREASE ON BRAKING TO ABOUT 1500 RPMS. WHEN PUT IN PARK, IDLE INCREASED TO 4500 RPMS. I TRIED TAPING THE GAS TO SEE IF RPMS WOULD GO DOWN. INSTEAD RPMS INCREASED EVEN HIGHER TO OVER 5500 RPMS. TURNED THE CAR OFF. TRIED TO RESTART CAR AND RPMS IMMEDIATELY WENT HIGH AGAIN. TURNED THE CA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 2, 2008
Incident date: Nov 18, 2008
FAILURE OF UPPER STRUT MOUNT BUSHINGS CAUSING LOSS OF SUSPENSION / STEERING. REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 2000 V-40 VOLVO. RECENTLY VOLVO OFFERED A NEWLY DESIGNED HEAVY DUTY MOUNT AT THREE TIME THE REPLACEMENT COST DEMONSTRATING THAT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MOUNT WAS SEVERELY UNDER DESIGNED. *TR
STEERING Dec 2, 2008
Incident date: Nov 18, 2008
FAILURE OF UPPER STRUT MOUNT BUSHINGS CAUSING LOSS OF SUSPENSION / STEERING. REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 2000 V-40 VOLVO. RECENTLY VOLVO OFFERED A NEWLY DESIGNED HEAVY DUTY MOUNT AT THREE TIME THE REPLACEMENT COST DEMONSTRATING THAT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MOUNT WAS SEVERELY UNDER DESIGNED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 15, 2008
Incident date: Feb 23, 2008
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE 2000 VOLVO V40 STATIONWAGON FROM A PRIVATE DEALERSHIP I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS TRYING TO START THE CAR. WHEN TRYING TO CRANK UP VEHICLE IT TAKES A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR ACTUALLY STARTS AND IT SMELLS LIKE GAS AFTERWARDS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANICS AND THEY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 31, 2008
Incident date: Jul 19, 2008
ON JULY 19,2008, OUR 2000 VOLVO V40 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON US 29 IN VIRGINIA. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT IT DID NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR. WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD, AND HAVE CAR TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC. WE WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A SENSOR FAILURE. ACCORDING TO OU... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS Mar 18, 2008
Incident date: Mar 18, 2008
WE PURCHASED OUR 2000 V40 FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AT 81K. WE NEEDED BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED RIGHT AWAY. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THEY WERE REPLACED. DEALER SAID A COMMON FLAW WITH THE V40. WE ARE ALSO NOTICING A SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 50-60MPH. NOT SURE WHAT THIS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Sep 13, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2000 VOLVO V-40 REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. CUSTOMER STATED THAT REAR COIL SPRINGS HAVE FRACTURED TWICE. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ANSWER WHEN WRITTEN TO. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Jun 19, 2007
Incident date: Jun 13, 2007
THE VEHICLE BOTH ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT INPUT, PLACING ME IN A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR THE ENGINE, WHICH HAD OVERHEATED, THE RADIATOR HOSE BLEW OUT. THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS REPLACED. I AM CURRENTLY DISCUSSING CORRECTION TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WHICH AP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 19, 2007
Incident date: Jun 13, 2007
THE VEHICLE BOTH ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT INPUT, PLACING ME IN A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR THE ENGINE, WHICH HAD OVERHEATED, THE RADIATOR HOSE BLEW OUT. THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS REPLACED. I AM CURRENTLY DISCUSSING CORRECTION TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WHICH AP... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS Jul 14, 2006
Incident date: Dec 9, 2004
UPON RETURNING TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE THIRD TIME FOR A COMPLAINT ABOUT A SUSPICIOUS SOUNDING THUMP OR CLUNK IN THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR OF OUR 2000 VOLVO V40, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF REPAIR HAS 50,080 MILES ON IT; WHEN THE NOISE WAS FIRST RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM May 4, 2006
Incident date: Mar 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Jan 28, 2006
Incident date: Mar 23, 2005
2000 VOLVO V40 FRONT WHEELS BECOME LOOSE. (1) CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL ON BRAKING SYSTEM. (2) DEPARTING DEALERSHIP, RUMBLE FROM FRONT WAS NOTED. TWO MILES FROM DEALERSHIP, EXTREME VIBRATION CAUSED ME TO STOP. THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL HAD NEARLY COME OFF. (3) CAR WAS RETURNED TO DEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALER. CONSUMER FELT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE UPON DELIVERY. *AK THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS COLLAPSED. THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED. *SC *JB
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Aug 9, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2004
THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS ROUGH FOR ABOUT A YEAR. FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CRACKED AT 65,000 MILES, AND REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jun 23, 2004
Incident date: Dec 18, 2003
RECALL NOTICE REGARDING 2000 VOLVO V-40 BRAKE SYSTEM.*MR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
REAR SPRINGS CRACKED ON 2000 VOLVO V40 WITH ONLY 63805 MILES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
BRAKE SYSTEM IN CAR WORKS POORLY WHEN CAR IS COLD OR LEFT FOR A FEW HOURS. SIGNIFICANTLY MORE BRAKE PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE CAR WHEN CAR IS COLD. PROBLEM HAS BEEN "FIXED" THREE TIMES BUT HAS RETURNED AGAIN. EVIDENTLY THIS IS RELATED TO FAILURE OF A VACUUM PUMP USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
BRAKE SYSTEM IN CAR WORKS POORLY WHEN CAR IS COLD OR LEFT FOR A FEW HOURS. SIGNIFICANTLY MORE BRAKE PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE CAR WHEN CAR IS COLD. PROBLEM HAS BEEN "FIXED" THREE TIMES BUT HAS RETURNED AGAIN. EVIDENTLY THIS IS RELATED TO FAILURE OF A VACUUM PUMP USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 4, 2003
MOISTURE IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM CAUSED THE VACUUM PUMP TO FAIL. WHEN IT WAS COLD THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES DIDN'T FUNCTION AT ALL. THE REAR BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY TO REPLACE THE SYSTEM *AK *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Jan 12, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION . *NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
THE REAR HATCH DID NOT CLOSE. *NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP LOCKING THE REAR TIRES WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2002
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. *NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2002
THE WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED CAUSING THE TIRE TO WOBBLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
WHEELS Feb 27, 2003
THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED A NOISE.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Dec 16, 2002
Incident date: May 6, 2001
UNPREDICTABLE EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE ON VOLVO MODELS V40 AND V70. VOLVO HAS A TSB THAT REMEDIES THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM (SHOULD BE A RECALL!!!)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 9, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THIS VEHICLE, WHICH BEGAN IN THE FIRST WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP AND HAS CONTINUED TO THE PRESENT, AND WHICH INCLUDES BOTH THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM WHICH IS REFLECTED IN A NON-RESPONSE TO DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AN EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN BRAK... Read more
SEATS Oct 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK MOVES BACKWARD, SOMETIMES CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSOLE CONTROLS FOR THE WINDOW WERE POSITIONED AT THE CENTER INSTEAD OF AT THE DASHBOARD AND WERE INCONVENIENT BOTH FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. PLACING AN OBJECT ON THE CENTER CON... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Oct 1, 2002
THE HEAD LIGHT SYSTEM HAS A MAJOR DEFECT, CAUSING CONSTANT HEAD LIGHTS FAILURES. *YH
WHEELS:HUB Oct 1, 2002
THE HUB CAPS HAVE REPEATEDLY FALLEN OF THE WHEELS. *YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Oct 1, 2002
THE CD PLAYER FAILED. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK MOVES BACKWARD, SOMETIMES CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSOLE CONTROLS FOR THE WINDOW WERE POSITIONED AT THE CENTER INSTEAD OF AT THE DASHBOARD AND WERE INCONVENIENT BOTH FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. PLACING AN OBJECT ON THE CENTER CON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
VOLVO OF NO AM CONTACTED ABOUT WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. THEY OFFERED A 15% DISCOUNT ON THE REPAIR BILL AND CLAIM NO LIABILITY ON THEIR PART FOR THE POOR WEAR,LACK OF QUALITY CONTROL IN CHOOSING THE PAD MATERIAL, FAILURE TO ALERT CONSUMERS OF THE DEFECTIVE WEAR AND POTENTIAL DANGER, ESP. THOSE OWNERS WHO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 9, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY IS IN NEED OF NEW BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. *AK. CONSUMER STATES PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, LOOSE PARTS INCLUDING A WHEEL AND AIR CONDITION FAILURE. *YD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 9, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY IS IN NEED OF NEW BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. *AK. CONSUMER STATES PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, LOOSE PARTS INCLUDING A WHEEL AND AIR CONDITION FAILURE. *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Jul 17, 2000
HERE IS HOW THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTS TO OCCUR. IT STARTS OUT AS AN INTERMITTENT THING AND GRADUALLY PROGRESSES TO EVERY TIME. CAR HAS BEEN OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE CAR IS STARTED, PLACED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO STOP THE CAR AND PLACE INTO DRIVE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 29, 2002
Incident date: Dec 10, 2000
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL BECAME SOFT,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Nov 5, 2001
HORN WORK SOME OF THE TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Oct 1, 2001
TWO HEADLAMPS AT DIFFERENT TIMES BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS BOTHE SIDES. IT HAS BEEN ADMITTED THAT THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKES ARE TOO SMALL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Oct 1, 2001
TWO HEADLAMPS AT DIFFERENT TIMES BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS BOTHE SIDES. IT HAS BEEN ADMITTED THAT THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKES ARE TOO SMALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 18, 2001
BRAKES HAD OR HAVE A PROBLEM, BRAKES FREEZE AND IT IS LIKE PUTTING YOU FOOT ON A BOARD WITH NO GIVE.

Showing 50 of 67 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 VOLVO V40

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 21.0 Premium $3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 VOLVO V40

252 manufacturer communications from 135 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT45
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL45
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE21
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY16
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER15
200000 WHEELS11
150000 SEAT BELTS5
26745.13.14 Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
SMB00-288-2021-0 Feb 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa
ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-013-2020-0 Jun 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
SMB00-006-2020-0 Mar 31, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
SMB00-325-2019-1 Dec 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2019-1 Dec 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 14, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ26745.13.1-201 Nov 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m
SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
TJ31543.9.0-2019 Nov 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
TJ21965.7.0-2019 Oct 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
SMB00 438 2019-0 Aug 23, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
SMB00 108 2019-0 Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 108C 2019- Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 006 2019-0 Aug 12, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB84 001 2019-0 Aug 3, 2019
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
SPJ34864 2 0-201 Jun 5, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t
TJ26745.13.3-201 Mar 8, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m
TJ26745.13.1-201 Feb 23, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 m
ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 16, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 16, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1 Feb 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
PB00-013-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
PB00-013-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
TJ21965-5-0-2019 Feb 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019 Feb 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019 Feb 9, 2019
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019 Feb 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
190000 TIRES
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
ST002 Jul 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
TJ31543 4 6-2018 May 19, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
TJ31543 4 6-2018 May 19, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
TJ31543-4-6 May 16, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
TJ31543-4-6 May 16, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
SMB00-071-2018-0 May 11, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SMB00-071 May 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
TJ19245114 May 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
PB77-017-2018-03 Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 29, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada

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VOLVO V40 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO V40 across all model years (2000, 2004).

9 Total Recalls
94 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO V40 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 1 View
2004 3 4 View
2003 2 2 View
2002 1 7 View
2001 2 12 View
2000 (current) 1 67
1993 0 1 View

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