Volvo S40, V50 Recall R/2005/046: Windscreen May Separate From Support Areas On Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 2 Mar 2005
- Launched
- 234
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/046
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S40, V50 vehicles built between 30 November 2004 and 6 December 2004. Internal test have shown that due to contamination of the windscreen primer if the vehicle is subject to an impact the windsceen may separate from the support area of the roof and pillars. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected inspect and where necessary replace the windscreen. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Internal test have shown that due to contamination of the windscreen primer if the vehicle is subject to an impact the windsceen may separate from the support area of the roof and pillars.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN MAY SEPARATE FROM SUPPORT AREAS ON IMPACT Defect: Internal test have shown that due to contamination of the windscreen primer if the vehicle is subject to an impact the windsceen may separate from the support area of the roof and pillars. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected inspect and where necessary replace the windscreen
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen may separate from support areas on impact.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected inspect and where necessary replace the windscreen.
Are You Affected?
S40, V50 built between 30 November 2004 and 6 December 2004 may be included. Volvo estimates 234 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/2005/046. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| 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, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2004/216 on 23 Dec 2004, for electric cooling fan may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2005/168 on 21 Nov 2005, for battery ground cable may short circuit. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/046, launched 2 March 2005. 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.