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Volvo V40 2001 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLVO V40 Air Bags

VOLVO V40 2001 Air Bags Report #752391

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . IN A MINIMAL ACCIDENT WITH NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING EXCESSIVE AND NEEDLESS DAMAGE TO THE CAR. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29541F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in METAIRIE, LA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO V40 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

VOLVO V40 2001 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Report #8002282

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2002.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):ADD. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in BOSTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO V40 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm)

VOLVO V40 2001 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm) Report #8002283

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2001.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) . WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON A SNOWY HILL TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. VEHICLE WAS UNMOVEABLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, SENSOR WAS REPLACED. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):ADD. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in BOSTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLVO V40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist

VOLVO V40 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Report #769522

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2002.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST . WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE IN MORNING THE BRAKES SOMETIMES BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO PUSH (HENCE, DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE). PRIOR TO VERY RECENTLY, THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE DOWN THE DRIVEWAY (1-2% GRADE, ONLY). RECENTLY, THE PROBLEM IS BEGINNING TO OCCUR WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD, AGAIN IT IS ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR HOURS AND JUST STARTED. I HAVE YET TO CALL VOLVO. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SO INTERMITTENT UP TO THIS POINT I KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN: WE WILL BE WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK WHILE VOLVO DRIVES IT AND FINALLY REPORTS TO US THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. HAVE YOU FOLKS HEARD ANYTHING ON THIS PECULIAR PROBLEM???? DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW295X1F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in PROSPECT, KY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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VOLVO V40 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10023457

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2003.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . VOLVO 2001 V-40 SATION WAGON: REAR BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY GONE BY 17000 MILES, LEADING TO ROTOR DAMAGE AND UNSAFE BRAKING. INSPECTION AT 15200 MILES SHOWED NO BRAKE RELATED ABNORMALITIES. VOLVO CUSTOMER RELATIONS SAID FAST WEARING OUT OF BRAKES IS COMMON IN THIS MODEL. *NLM.Mileage was 17002 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29511F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DARCARS OF ROCKVILLE .
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VOLVO V40 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO V40 2001 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10025922

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2003.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION SLIPS, RPM/SPEED INCREASES AT APPROX 30 MPH INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER A TURN FOR APPROX 1-2 SECONDS, CAUSING AN UNSAFE, AND ALARMING EXPERIENCE. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29521F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 29 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO VILLAGE . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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VOLVO V40 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO V40 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10025922

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2003.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TRANSMISSION SLIPS, RPM/SPEED INCREASES AT APPROX 30 MPH INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER A TURN FOR APPROX 1-2 SECONDS, CAUSING AN UNSAFE, AND ALARMING EXPERIENCE. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29521F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 29 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO VILLAGE . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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VOLVO V40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum

VOLVO V40 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Report #10025924

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2003.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . NO BRAKES UPON INITIAL START AND SHORTLY THERAFTER, VEHICLE IDLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS. DEALER RESET CHECK VALVE AND SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE TO REPLACE ASSEMBLY, COMPUTER SAID OKAY. *AK .Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29521F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO VILLAGE . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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VOLVO V40 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO V40 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10132411

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2005.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . OVER THE WEEKEND MY CHECK ENGINE CAME ON IN MY V40 WAGON. WHEN IDLE IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. A FEW TIMES IT DID, WHEN IDLE AT A STOP. IT DID RESTART MOST OF THE TIME RIGHT AWAY, BUT A FEW TIMES IT TOOK A COUPLE OF TRIES AND WAITING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 6/28. ON 6/27 I WAS TAKING MY 7 MONTH OLD BABY TO DAY CARE WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. I HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE RESTARTING IT - BUT IT EVENTUALLY RESTARTED. I WAS VERY NERVOUS THE REST OF THE WAY TO THE DAY CARE, BUT I MADE IT WITHOUT IT STALLING. I WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THE DAY CARE AND DECIDED TO GET TO WORK AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT STALLED AGAIN. AFTER MANY TRIES AND 30 MINUTES LATER IT STARTED AND I MADE IT TO WORK. I HAD IT TOWED TO VOLVO. THEY FOUND A POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION CODE -ECM30 AND REPLACED THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR. PICKED UP THE CAR LATER THAT DAY AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AGAIN. AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY IT STARTED STALLING AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO VOLVO ON 6/28. THEY WORKED ON IT FOR 5 HOURS WHILE I WAITED. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR, STILL HAD PROBLEMS, REPLACED THE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR, THE LIGHT STILL CAME BACK ON. REPLACED BOTH SENSORS AGAIN AND LOADED SOFTWARE. THAT SEEMED TO DO THE TRICK. I HAVEN'T HAD THAT SAME PROBLEM AGAIN SO FAR. BUT I AM NOTICING THAT MY V40 SOMETIMES SLOWS (RPMS REV UP TO AROUND 4,000) WHEN ACCELERATING. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WHEN I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. WHEN I READ IN THE PAPER ABOUT OTHER VOLVO MODELS HAVE SIMILAR OCCURRENCES, I WANTED TO MAKE SURE SOMEONE NEW OF THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM HAPPENING IN THE 2001 V40 WAGON. EVERY REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND DID NOT COST ME ANYTHING THANK GOODNESS. MY WARRANTY IS UP THIS WEEK -SURE HOPE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41901 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29561F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020521. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CAPITAL VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-574-3777 . DEALER'S CITY: TALLAHASSEE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32304 .
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VOLVO V40 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10193132

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2001.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V40. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105000. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO BOTH VOLVO REPAIR SHOPS AND LOCAL MECHANICS NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. THEY ARE ABLE TO TURN THE LIGHT OFF; HOWEVER, IT USUALLY COMES BACK ON WITHIN THREE WEEKS. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE ENGINE SIZE IS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS PROVIDED BUT APPEARS TO BE INVALID. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1YV1V29511F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in HICKORY, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo V40 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo V40 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HICKORY AUTO GROUP . DEALER'S CITY: HICKORY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC.
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VOLVO V40 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10201268

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2006.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2005 (SEP/NOV/DEC): ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON 3 TIMES. DEALER REPAIRED ALL 3 TIMES AND FOLLOWING MONTHS, WHICH IS 2006, HAVING SUDDEN SHIFTING/ACCELARATING AT LOW SPEED. DEALER FIXED 2 TIMES AND 1 TIME COULDNOT FIND THE ISSUE. AUG. 18, 2007: CONTINUED HAVING SAME PROBLEMS PLUS CAR WAS JERKING ON FWY SPEED. TWO DAYS LATER, I COULDN'T START THE CAR. DEALER REPLACE NEG. BATTERY CABLE AND #4 IGNITION COIL. AUG.21, 2007: CALLED TO INFORM VOLVO NORTH AMERICA AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT I SHOULD TALK TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGER. AUG. 27, 2007: THE CAR IS HAVING SAME ISSUE: SUDDEN SHIFTING @ LOW SPEED & JERKING ON FWY SPEED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL MIDDLE OF FWY. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT THE CAR SYMPTONS ARE VERY MUCH LIKE ETM PROBLEM (RECALL) ON OTHER MODELS. AUG. 29,2007: DEALER REPLACED ANOTHER #3 IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I WILL HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPEAT REPAIR. THE DEALER DIDN'T BOTHER TO CHECK ETM UNIT. SO FAR, I AM LUCKY THAT I HAVEN'T GOTTEN ACCIDENT. (SAME DEALER SERVICE MY CAR SINCE 2001).Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1VW29531F. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010428. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: GALPIN . DEALER'S CITY: VAN NUYS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLVO V40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLVO V40 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10407512

VOLVO V40 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.VOLVO V40 2001, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V40. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HE HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER ASSIST VACUUM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 154,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Mileage was 154000 miles. Volvo V40 2001 problem was reported in CONNEY, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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