Volvo C30, C70, S40 And 1 More Recall R/2008/040: Reduced Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2008
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/040
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C30, C70, S40 and 1 more vehicles. Internal leakage of the brake master cylinder could occur. The dealer will inspect the brake master cylinder and possibly replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: 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. Remedy: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduced braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the brake master cylinder and possibly replaced.
Are You Affected?
C30, C70, S40 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 2 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/2008/040. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2008/039 on 5 Mar 2008, for steering power assistance may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/054 on 19 Mar 2008, for seat belt may not been torqued correctly. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/040, launched 5 March 2008. 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.