Volvo S80, XC90 Recall R/2007/031: Engine Malfunction Light May Illuminate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 1,139
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/031
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S80, XC90 vehicles. On petrol engined vehicles it has been found that the PCV (Positive Crank Ventilation) nipple may crack or become loose resulting in an air leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the PCV nipple. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On petrol engined vehicles it has been found that the PCV (Positive Crank Ventilation) nipple may crack or become loose resulting in an air leak. This could cause a whistling sound and may cause the engine malfunction lamp to operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE Defect: On petrol engined vehicles it has been found that the PCV (Positive Crank Ventilation) nipple may crack or become loose resulting in an air leak. This could cause a whistling sound and may cause the engine malfunction lamp to operate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PCV nipple.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an air leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the PCV nipple.
Are You Affected?
S80, XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,139 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/2007/031. 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?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/005 on 22 Jan 2007, for weight information label has been supplied with incorrect information. The one launched after it was R/2007/058 on 13 Mar 2007, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/031, launched 13 February 2007. 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.