Volvo V70, XC70 Recall R/2008/054: Seat Belt May Not Been Torqued Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2008
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/054
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled V70, XC70 vehicles. One or more screws holding the outer rear seat belts may not have been torqued correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re torque the mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more screws holding the outer rear seat belts may not have been torqued correctly. This could lead to the seat belt not being as affective as it could be in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT BEEN TORQUED CORRECTLY Defect: One or more screws holding the outer rear seat belts may not have been torqued correctly. This could lead to the seat belt not being as affective as it could be in an accident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re torque the mounting bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the seat belt not being as affective as it could be in an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re torque the mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
V70, XC70 may be included. Volvo estimates 7 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/2008/054. 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/2008/040 on 5 Mar 2008, for reduced braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2008/065 on 25 Apr 2008, for roof rail bolts may not be to specification. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/054, launched 19 March 2008. 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.