Volvo fault codes
Browse Volvo fault codes with technical descriptions, common causes, symptoms, and recommended repair paths.
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When the car reports several faults simultaneously, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our intelligent analysis tool helps you see the big picture by correlating data from different control units.
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Fault codes by Volvo model
Choose your car to see which fault codes exist for it and what they mean for your model year and engine.
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2165 fault codes
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)3437 fault codes
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2279 fault codes
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2130 fault codes
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2193 fault codes
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)3204 fault codes
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)3535 fault codes
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)3537 fault codes
- Volvo S40 (1996–2004)390 fault codes
- Volvo V40 (1996–2004)390 fault codes
- Volvo C70 Coupé (1998–2002)282 fault codes
- Volvo C70 Cabriolet (1998–2005)308 fault codes
- Volvo S70 (1997–2000)334 fault codes
- Volvo V70 (1997–2000)334 fault codes
- Volvo V70 XC (1998–2000)198 fault codes
- Volvo S80 (2007–)4629 fault codes
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)3434 fault codes
- Volvo V70 (2008–)4643 fault codes
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)3619 fault codes
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)4291 fault codes
- Volvo S60 (2011–)4085 fault codes
- Volvo V60 (2011–)4408 fault codes
- Volvo V40 (2013–)3478 fault codes
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)3507 fault codes
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)1071 fault codes
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2287 fault codes
Q&A
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Quick answers to technical questions
No, many codes are 'Pending' or 'Intermittent' and don't trigger the light immediately.
Yes, but clearing the code doesn't remove the fault. If the root cause remains, the code will return.
Manufacturer-specific codes often provide much more detailed information about what's actually failing.