Volvo C30, C70, S40 And 3 More Recall R/2009/052: Brakes May Not Perform Adequately, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 May 2009
- Launched
- 2,004
- vehicles in the UK
- R5902
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, C70, S40 and 3 more vehicles. Brake assistance from the vacuum pressure pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the non-return valve in the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake assistance from the vacuum pressure 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: BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY Defect: Brake assistance from the vacuum pressure 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 replace the non-return valve in the vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may not perform adequately.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the non-return valve in the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C30, C70, S40 and 3 more may be included. Volvo estimates 2,004 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 campaign code R5902 or the DVSA reference R/2009/052. 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/2009/046 on 22 Apr 2009, for wipers may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2009/063 on 17 Jun 2009, for engine cooling fan may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/052, launched 8 May 2009. 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.