I had that happen to the s90 when my wife was driving it. The hose is long by design. I cut out the bad section and put in a double barb fitting with double hose clamps on either side of the repair. I refilled the pump and bled out the air and it has been good to go ever since. I think I only lost about 2 inches off the length though, and I think the loop was put in for a purpose, though I am not sure why. Hope this helps.
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97 S90 with 176K miles still going strong

Dear coverall,

Good p.m. and hope this finds you well. It is always possible that the hose is not factory original. That is, someone may have replaced the factory-original hose, with a hose that had compatible connectors, but was far longer than the factory original.

So long as your fix does not bring the shortened hose into contact with moving parts (i.e., pulleys, tires, belts) or hot engine surfaces, your fix should not be problematic.

If you want to replace the hose, get a factory-original replacement from www.fcpgroton.com or from a Volvo dealer. I doubt any garage will have the metal connector, let alone the press needed to crimp it onto the rubber hose.

As you know - more than most of us - this hose is a mission-critical part. it is usually not wise to try to economize on such parts.


Yours faithfully,

spook