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The ABS on my Sept 05 Volvo S40 1.6D has just failed. My local dealer has contacted Volvo and they offered a 70% discount off the replacement unit but it still came in at £423. I pressured them further and they capitulated with 100%. Are you aware of any problems with this component?

Asked on 31 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

That's interesting. They're dropping like flies on VWs, SEATs, Skodas and BMW 1-Series of this age. The cause seems to be failure of the Brake Pressure Sensor, which I guess may be affected by moisture in the brake fluid. £423 was reasonable to replace it.

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