Volvo S80, V70, XC70 Recall R/2010/033: Auxiliary Drive Belt May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 2,297
- vehicles in the UK
- R29102
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC70 vehicles. The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive. The dealer will replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT MAY DETACH Defect: The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of Power Assisted Steeering and loss of Drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Tensioner and Drive Belt.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC70 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,297 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 R29102 or the DVSA reference R/2010/033. 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, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| 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/2010/027 on 5 Mar 2010, for power steering fluid may leak: risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2010/044 on 22 Apr 2010, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/033, launched 1 April 2010. 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.