Volvo S60, S80, V70 And 2 More Recall R/2010/099: Engine May Seize, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 326
- vehicles in the UK
- R29123
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V70 and 2 more vehicles. On effected petrol and diesel engines a spring clamp on the radiator hose connecting it to the water inlet pipe may be insecure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to have the radiator hose adequately secured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On effected petrol and diesel engines a spring clamp on the radiator hose connecting it to the water inlet pipe may be insecure. If not rectified the engine may lose coolant overheat seize and suddenly slow the vehicle rapidly to a halt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY SEIZE Defect: On effected petrol and diesel engines a spring clamp on the radiator hose connecting it to the water inlet pipe may be insecure. If not rectified the engine may lose coolant overheat seize and suddenly slow the vehicle rapidly to a halt. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to have the radiator hose adequately secured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may seize.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to have the radiator hose adequately secured.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V70 and 2 more may be included. Volvo estimates 326 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 R29123 or the DVSA reference R/2010/099. 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/2010/093 on 13 Jul 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/144 on 21 Sep 2010, for engine may overheat. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/099, launched 16 July 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.