Volvo S40, V40 Recall R/1999/100: Brake Caliper Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Nov 1999
- Launched
- 1,178
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/100
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S40, V40 vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2000. Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE CALIPER CONCERN Defect: Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake caliper concern.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.
Are You Affected?
S40, V40 built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,178 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1999/100. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 | |
| S60, S60CC, S90, V40 and 6 moreOne or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision | Urgent | R/2017/002 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1999/092 on 13 Oct 1999, for passenger side air bag may inadvertently deploy. The one launched after it was R/2002/122 on 29 Aug 2000, for side impact protection system concern. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/100, launched 18 November 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.