Vehicle recall R/2010/099

Volvo XC70 and others recall: Engine may seize

DVSA recall R/2010/099 names the Volvo XC70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V70 and Volvo S80. It was launched 16 July 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/099
Launched: 16 July 2010
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R29123
Vehicles: DVSA lists 326 on each model line

What can go wrong

On effected petrol and diesel engines a spring clamp on the radiator hose connecting it to the water inlet pipe may be insecure. If not rectified the engine may lose coolant overheat seize and suddenly slow the vehicle rapidly to a halt.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to have the radiator hose adequately secured.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 326. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo S60	not recorded	326
Volvo S80	not recorded	326
Volvo V70	not recorded	326
Volvo XC60	not recorded	326
Volvo XC70	not recorded	326

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/2010/071 Gearbox may jam 11 June 2010, Volvo XC60, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and others
R/2010/066 Loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire 9 June 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo S80
R/2010/058 Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. 26 May 2010, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2010/051 Engine speed may not decrease 12 May 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S80, Volvo C70 and others
R/2010/145 Bonnet may open unintentionally 21 September 2010, Volvo S60
R/2010/166 Wheel may become loose 18 October 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60 and others

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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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