Volvo C70 Recall R/1999/091: Headlamps May Fail To Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Oct 1999
- Launched
- 198
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/091
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C70 vehicles built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1998. The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. The dealer will replace switch with quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. In such cases the headlamps may fail to operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE Defect: The master lighting switch on the instrument panel may cease functioning. In such cases the headlamps may fail to operate. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace switch with quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlamps may fail to operate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace switch with quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
C70 built between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1998 may be included. Volvo estimates 198 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1999/091. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 5 moreGearbox may jam | Low | R/2010/071 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 4 moreEngine speed may not decrease | Low | R/2010/051 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50 and 1 moreGearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended | Low | R/2009/155 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1999/079 on 13 Oct 1999, for passenger side air bag may inadvertently deploy. The one launched after it was R/1999/092 on 13 Oct 1999, for passenger side air bag may inadvertently deploy. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 1999.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/091, launched 13 October 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.