Volvo C30, C70, S40 And 1 More Recall R/2008/112: Power Steering Pipe May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/112
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C30, C70, S40 and 1 more vehicles. It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification. The dealer will inspect the hose and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING PIPE MAY LEAK. Defect: It has been established that the material in the power steering return line hose has not been manufactured to specification. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the hose inspected and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering pipe may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the hose and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
C30, C70, S40 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 3 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/2008/112. 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/2008/089 on 20 Jun 2008, for vehicle may lose power. The one launched after it was R/2008/116 on 22 Jul 2008, for accelerator pedal may not return to resting position. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/112, launched 17 July 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.