Vehicle recall R/2008/040

Volvo S40 and others recall: Reduced braking performance

DVSA recall R/2008/040 names the Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo V50 and Volvo C70. It was launched 5 March 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/040
Launched: 5 March 2008
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that internal leakage of the brake master cylinder could occur. Should this be the case the driver may experience reduced braking performance whilst applying and maintaining force on the brake pedal.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder inspected and possibly replaced. At the same time the brake fluid reservoir will be checked and the affected pipes cleansed.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo C30	not recorded	2
Volvo C70	not recorded	2
Volvo S40	not recorded	2
Volvo V50	not recorded	2

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2008/013 Engine fuel pump may fail 21 January 2008, Volvo V50, Volvo S40
R/2008/066 Rear wheels may loosen 25 April 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo V50, Volvo S40
R/2007/176 Braking performance may be affected 29 November 2007, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30
R/2008/112 Power steering pipe may leak. 17 July 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo V50, Volvo C70 and others
R/2008/116 Accelerator pedal may not return to resting position 22 July 2008, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50
R/2007/093 Left door handle may not perform in a collision 21 May 2007, Volvo C70

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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