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Vehicle recall R/2011/002

Volvo V70 and others recall: Engine may run on

DVSA recall R/2011/002 names the Volvo V70, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 and Volvo S80. It was launched 14 January 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2011/002
Launched
14 January 2011
Issued by
VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference
R29168
Vehicles
4,787 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,787.
ModelBuilt
Volvo S80not recorded
Volvo V70not recorded
Volvo XC60not recorded
Volvo XC70not 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/2010/233 Passenger seat may not be fitted correctly 22 December 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S60, Volvo S40 and others
  • R/2010/224 Fire may occur 3 December 2010, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 and others
  • R/2010/215 Engine may cut out 26 November 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo V60, Volvo XC70 and others
  • R/2010/211 Airbag curtain may not deploy correctly 24 November 2010, Volvo XC60
  • R/2010/201 Engine speed may increase without warning. 5 November 2010, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo S80 and others
  • 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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