VOLVO
ECM-P030000 - Random Misfire Detected. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
14 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (46)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B5254T5, B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B5254T5, B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2009All engines except: D4204T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010All engines except: B4204T6, D4164T, D4204T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011All engines except: B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4164T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4, D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, B5204T8, B5204T9, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014All engines except: B4164T, D4162T
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015All engines except: B4164T, D4162T, D4204T14
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B6304T4, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine B6304T4, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009All engines except: D4204T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010All engines except: B4204T6, D4164T, D4204T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011All engines except: B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7, D4164T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, D4162T, D4204T5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010All engines except: B4204T6
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012All engines except: B4204T6, B4204T7
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T7, D4204T5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008–2013
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015All engines except: D4204T5
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2006Engine B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007–2010Engine B6324S, B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011Engine B6324S5, B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012Engine B6324S5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014All engines except: B5254T9
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) detects misfires by measuring speed deviations in the flywheel rotation. If several cylinders misfire often enough over a given number of crankshaft turns, the fault code is set because such misfires can affect emissions or damage the catalyst. The code itself does not say which cylinder is affected; it is often stored together with a cylinder-specific misfire code.
Possible causes
- Low fuel level
- Contaminated or incorrect fuel
- Air leak in the intake system
- Clogged or leaking injection valve
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Uneven compression or damaged ignition coil
What you can do
- 1Read the fault codes; if there are codes for camshaft control or the camshaft control valve, these should be traced first
- 2Check that the fuel level is sufficient and that fuel suited to the season has been filled
- 3Check the hoses and connections in the intake system for cracks and loose clamps
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool: read the misfire counters per cylinder and see which one stands out (cylinders are counted from the end away from the flywheel)
- 5Have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the fuel pressure, the compression and the injection valves, and update the engine control module software if a newer version is available
Symptoms you may notice5
- The emissions warning light lights up or flashes
- The engine misfires, hesitates or runs roughly, especially under acceleration
- Uneven idle and difficult starting
- Reduced performance and lack of power
- A message appears in the text display
What the fault can affect2
- Lambda control is switched off
- Control of the catalytic converter rear oxygen sensor is switched off
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.