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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceR/2016/249
Launched26 October 2016
MakeVolvo Car (listed as VOLVO CAR)
Manufacturer referenceR29705
Vehicles listed19,152

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
S803,19228 May 20105 May 2015
S603,1925 July 201017 April 2015
V403,19215 January 201320 April 2015
V603,1921 July 201020 April 2015
V403,1926 February 201221 April 2015
V703,19227 May 201017 April 2015

Concern

Coolant leakage may result in a fire

Defect, as DVSA words it

It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver�s Information Module indicating a low coolant level.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 4 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read once. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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