Volvo V70 Recall R/2008/065: Roof Rail Bolts May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 784
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/065
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled V70 vehicles. The security of the roof rack might be compromised due to incorrect mounting bolts being fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the roof rack mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The security of the roof rack might be compromised due to incorrect mounting bolts being fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF RAIL BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: It is possible that the security of the roof rack might be compromised due to incorrect mounting bolts being fitted. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the roof rack mounting bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roof rail bolts may not be to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the roof rack mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
V70 may be included. Volvo estimates 784 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/2008/065. 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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| S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2008/054 on 19 Mar 2008, for seat belt may not been torqued correctly. The one launched after it was R/2008/066 on 25 Apr 2008, for rear wheels may loosen. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/065, launched 25 April 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.