The contacts girlfriend owns a 2005 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was difficult to stop. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure with force in order to stop. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The ABS and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer at Ontario Volvo at phone number: 909-230-9653 and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that he replaced the brakes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Victorville, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle started to rattle and smoke was emitting from the front of the vehicle without warning. The contact tried to merge over to the slower lane and discovered that the brake pedal had become inoperable. The vehicle coasted to a stop and shortly after the vehicle exploded. A police report was filed but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA