2000 Volvo V40
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Volvo V40 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 131 on record.
2000 Volvo V40 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2000 Volvo V40 recalls 1
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2000 Volvo V40 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2000 Volvo V40 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2000 Volvo V40 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
VOLVO S40/V40 MY 2000-2001 Closed
IN A NOVEMBER 6, 2003 SAFETY DEFECT REPORT, VOLVO INDICATED THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT RECALL OF THE 2000 MODEL YEAR (MY) SUBJECT VEHICLES (ABOUT 36,000 VEHICLES). VOLVO WILL ALSO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN OF ABOUT 31,000 2001 MY SUBJECT VEHICLES. ODI INVESTIGATED BOTH THE 2000 AND 2001 MY VEHICLES AND DETERMINED THAT THE 2001 MY VEHICLES EXPERIENCED SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER RATES OF FAILURES BASED ON…
NHTSA #EA02026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Sep 2002 · closed Nov 2003BRAKE POWER-ASSIST Closed
NHTSA #PE02009 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jan 2002 · closed Sep 2002An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 188
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 188.
This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Bulletin 37175 · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems.
Bulletin TJ31543 · Oct 2024Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
Bulletin TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Electrical System · Aug 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Rubber cushion
Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V40. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volvo V40
Volvo V40 may refer to:Volvo V40 (1995–2004), a station wagon version of the S40 manufactured by Volvo from 1995 to 2004 Volvo V40 (2012–2019), a hatchback manufactured by Volvo from 2012 to 2019
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2000 Volvo V40 trims & engines on record
2000 Volvo V40 vehicles on record
2000 Volvo V40 BaseYV1VW2556YF552626
2000 Volvo V40 BaseYV1VW2551YF489287
2000 Volvo V40 BaseYV1VW255XYF566626
2000 Volvo V40 BaseYV1VW255XYF445398
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW15K31F673173
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW2422YF583202
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW17K21F696182
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW17K21F640385
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW1345YF573533
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW14F3YF525829
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW2522YF527059
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW78821F661828
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW78821F643387
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW17F2YF526748
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW7313YF537036
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW17K21F618649
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW7313YF564447
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW14F6YF531903
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW7313YF581369
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW2526YF533504
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW7313YF553428
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW70821F678659
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW7313YF507727
2000 Volvo V40YV1VW78821F675571