12/9/2011 WHILE ON AN INCLINE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH BRAKES FAILED, EVEN AFTER PRESSING PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CAR FAILED TO STOP CAUSING COLLISION WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT DESPITE MORE THAN NECESSARY BRAKING DISTANCE MAINTAINED BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES AND UNDER…

12/10/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10439260.0

2007 S40 · engine

THE COOLING SYSTEM AND DEFROST SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. TURNS OUT THE CLUTCH WENT BAD ON THE COMPRESSOR. AFTER RESEARCHING FURTHER ONLINE, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FAILURE. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT I CANNOT AFFORD. *TR

12/05/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10662337.0

2007 S40 · engine

I OWN A '07 VOLVO S40 WITH 78,000 MILES. IT BEGAN MAKING A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE OIL DIPSTICK. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I FOUND THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY VOLVO AND THE DEFECTIVE PART IS COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, HOWEVER THIS DEFECTIVE PART CAUSES…

11/29/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10437709.0

2007 S40 · brakes Fire

THE REAR BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER A SHORT DRIVE (1 MILE) HAVING TO BE EXTINGUISHED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY (LEFT REAR) COMPLETELY FAILED AND OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF CAUSING FLAMES TO APPEAR NEEDING TO BE EXTINGUISHED. THIS CAR…

11/12/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10208681.0

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severe NHTSA 08V101000 05/03/2008

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES

THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Common questions

Is the 2007 Volvo S40 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Volvo S40 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Volvo S40?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 6 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Volvo S40 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Volvo S40?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 25 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $450, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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