10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 012002

V40

  • miles
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 are not diligent about inspecting their brakes.

- Phila, PA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 302001

(reported on)

V40

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Bryantville, MA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 272000

(reported on)

V40

  • miles
At 15K miles front brake pads had to be replaced. Dealer advised that is normal. Rear brakes should last 30K miles. Not covered under warranty.

- Long Valley, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Aug 022000

(reported on)

V40

  • miles
At 12,000 miles brake pads are prematurely wearing out. Cause unkown. Dealer cannot identify the cause.

- Los Angles, CA, USA

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