Volvo V40 Engine problems by year

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 rpms) and continue indefinitely until I turn the a/c off - at which time they would cease. They would sometimes resume when I turned the a/c compressor back on. This happened infrequently over the past month (it's june...

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 have given it a full tune up and replaced the injectors but still I have the same problem. *Tr

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 our service records, the boost pressure sensor and camshaft reset valve was replaced. Three days later, on july 26, 2008, the same thing happened - this time in the middle of a busy intersection. Again, fortunately, the...

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...

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 appeared to be a problem with this make and model. *Ak

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.

It has been 4 times already (since august 2002) that my car's engine has stalled while driving. In all instances the engine starts back up again. I notice right away because I loose the power steering. First time [august 2, 2002]: the first day I bought the car (brand new) I was at a red light and the car turned off. Second time: this was like several months after. I was driving on the highway and the engine turned off. Third time [june 7, 2005]: I left my car at the dealer for an oil change. The dealer...

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...

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

The check engine light remained illuminated. *Nlm

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

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.

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. *Ak

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.).