Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2007/176: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 10,871
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/176
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles. Brake servo assistance from the vacuum pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a modified non-return valve to the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake servo assistance from the vacuum pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions. The brakes will still function but more pressure on the pedal will be required than normal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Brake servo assistance from the vacuum pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions. The brakes will still function but more pressure on the pedal will be required than normal. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a modified non-return valve to the vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a modified non-return valve to the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 10,871 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/2007/176. 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/2007/162 on 29 Oct 2007, for airbags may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2007/181 on 10 Dec 2007, for weight information product label incorrectly. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/176, launched 29 November 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.