Volvo C30, C70, S40 And 5 More Recall R/2010/051: Engine Speed May Not Decrease, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 May 2010
- Launched
- 20,204
- vehicles in the UK
- R29100 R29117 R29118
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C30, C70, S40 and 5 more vehicles. The engine oil level may rise. The dealer will carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE Defect: The engine oil level may rise. This situation may lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In an extreme situation the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a ECM software upgrade adjust engine oil level and install a decal to confirm oil level to the consumer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C30, C70, S40 and 5 more may be included. Volvo estimates 20,204 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.
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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 R29100 R29117 R29118 or the DVSA reference R/2010/051. 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/2010/044 on 22 Apr 2010, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2010/058 on 26 May 2010, for engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/051, launched 12 May 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.