AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question My 1998 S40 has just failed it's MOT roadworthiness test for servere corrosion of the front to rear brakepipes, left and right.
However I was under the impression that these were made of a corrosion resistant alloy.
Are the garage trying to scam me, could they have mistaken surface dirt or am I just wrong in my assumption and is this to be expected in an 11 year old car with 97,000 miles on the clock. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Answer Ian,
I find it hard to believe the brake lines are rusted away. I think that they are made of steel alloy to PREVENT corrosion. What about a second opinion. Where you shown what the faults were? The cars I see many times need brake hoses at the calipers, but almost never the lines. Of course where I am at there is no cold, snowy, or damp weather to speak of. Maybe just not a fault here.
