Volvo C30, S40, V50 Recall R/2011/031: Support Member May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2011
- Launched
- 325
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/031
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C30, S40, V50 vehicles. Stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident. The recall notice describes the fix as: the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUPPORT MEMBER MAY CRACK Defect: It is possible that stress cracks may occur in the offside main support member within the engine bay which could affect the vehicle structural performance if it is involved in an accident. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: support member may crack.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the inspection of the subject member and report findings to Volvo Car UK Ltd; who will then decide on the level of the repair.
Are You Affected?
C30, S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 325 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/2011/031. 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/2011/019 on 18 Feb 2011, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/056 on 4 May 2011, for engine may stall. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/031, launched 23 March 2011. 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.