Vehicle recall R/2007/031

Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 recall: Engine malfunction light may illuminate

DVSA recall R/2007/031 names the Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90. It was launched 13 February 2007. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/031
Launched: 13 February 2007
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Vehicles: DVSA lists 1,139 on each model line

What can go wrong

On petrol engined vehicles it has been found that the PCV (Positive Crank Ventilation) nipple may crack or become loose resulting in an air leak. This could cause a whistling sound and may cause the engine malfunction lamp to operate.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PCV nipple.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 1,139. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo S80	not recorded	1,139
Volvo XC90	not recorded	1,139

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2007/058 Fire may occur 13 March 2007, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo S60 and others
R/2006/196 Short circuit to cabin heater 20 October 2006, Volvo S80
R/2006/089 Steering may fail 10 May 2006, Volvo XC90
R/2007/181 Weight information product label incorrectly 10 December 2007, Volvo S80, Volvo V70
R/2007/182 Can-bus connection may be affected 10 December 2007, Volvo XC90
R/2008/039 Steering power assistance may fail 5 March 2008, Volvo XC90

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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