Reasons Why Your Volvo’s Fuel Pump May Fail
Your Volvo can experience failure of components due to natural wear and tear on your car. That’s why routine maintenance is such an important part of being a responsible car owner. One common problem that drivers can encounter is a failed fuel pump. The fuel pump is what moves fuel from your Volvo’s gas tank to the engine. This ensures a steady and smooth amount of fuel as you drive. However, when it fails, you can encounter a number of different problems, so we’ve put together some information for you below.
Fuel Pump Failure Symptoms
It’s good to be able to spot some of the most common symptoms of a fuel pump failure. There are a few fairly clear signs that you’ll be able to notice right away when you are operating your Volvo. If you notice these below, bring your Volvo to a certified mechanic for assistance:
- Engine dies after starting: If you start up your car only to have the engine stall immediately, there could be a problem with your fuel pump. This can indicate a number of other problems, however, so it’s important to tow your Volvo to a shop with this issue nonetheless.
- Engine hesitates or accelerates roughly: If you find that your car is hesitating strangely while accelerating, the fuel pump could be the culprit. Your engine can surge or do other odd things while accelerating as well.
- Engine stalling while driving: This can be especially frightening to experience, certainly if you’re driving on the highway. If the fuel pump is failing, your engine won’t have access to the fuel it needs to continue driving, causing it to potentially die randomly.
- Strange sounds: Weird noises are never a good sign for any issue with your Volvo. If you think your fuel pump is the one emitting strange sounds, take your car to a shop immediately to get a proper diagnosis. This issue can’t go unchecked for too long.
- Car doesn’t start at all: This can be terrible or fine, depending on where you are at the moment your car won’t start. Hopefully, your car will refuse to turn on in some sort of safe place, such as your driveway. Either way, it’s critical to get your Volvo towed to a shop at this point, as something is clearly awry.
The Fuel Pump
Fuel pumps are designed to last for at least 50 thousand miles. However, you usually won’t need to replace the part until you reach around 100 thousand miles. In many cases, the fuel pump can last as long as your car does.
Realistically, you can continue driving with a bad or failed fuel pump. However, as with any problem with your car, it’s not recommended due to the complications that can arise and engine damage that can be done by prolonging repairs. You never know where you’ll be when your car decides to fail or rev in an engine surge. This can result in accidents and overall danger to everyone on the road.
Once you start experiencing regular symptoms of problems, it’s best to take your Volvo to a specialist as soon as you can. You don’t want to sacrifice your car’s well-being or the performance of your luxury vehicle for the cost of maintaining your safety.
Munich West
Located in Decatur, GA, Munich West is your premier import automotive repair shop. We service 
car owners in and around Decatur and Atlanta, GA.
We value communication at Munich West and will be honest with you every step of the way of repairing your fuel pump. In addition to repairing this part of your Volvo, we offer the following services for your prized vehicle:
● Air Conditioning and Heating
● Airbags
● Air Suspension
● Brakes
● Coolant, Brake, Power Steering & Differential Flushes
● Transmission Flushes
● Electrical Repair
● Steering and Suspension
● Timing Belt Services
● Transmissions
If you find yourself experiencing any of the above symptoms of a failed fuel pump, bring your Volvo to see us today. Our ASE-certified technicians will be more than happy to assist you, and you can expect the repair to be affordable and done properly. The quality of your drive and safety of yourself and others is most important. Call us today to speak with a technician.
