Vehicle recall R/2010/051

Volvo V50 and others recall: Engine speed may not decrease

DVSA recall R/2010/051 names the Volvo V50, Volvo S80, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo V70, Volvo C30 and 2 more Volvo models. It was launched 12 May 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/051
Launched: 12 May 2010
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R29100 R29117 R29118
Vehicles: 20,204 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 20,204.
Model	Built
Volvo C30	not recorded
Volvo C70	not recorded
Volvo S40	not recorded
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V50	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo XC60	not recorded
Volvo XC70	not recorded

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/2010/058 Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. 26 May 2010, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2010/066 Loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire 9 June 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo S80
R/2010/071 Gearbox may jam 11 June 2010, Volvo XC60, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and others
R/2010/033 Auxiliary drive belt may detach 1 April 2010, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70
R/2010/099 Engine may seize 16 July 2010, Volvo XC70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2010/027 Power steering fluid may leak - risk of fire 5 March 2010, Volvo XC60

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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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