VOLVO
KVM-U300281 - Vehicle Identification Number. Bus Signal / Message Failures. Invalid serial data received
System
Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS60 (2011–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–)
What does this fault code mean?
The keyless vehicle module (KVM) compares the VIN number it has stored with the VIN that the central electronic module (CEM) sends out on the CAN network. The code is set when the two do not match, and the fault lies in the keyless vehicle module (KVM) itself.
Possible causes
- Internal fault in the keyless vehicle module (KVM)
What you can do
- 1Have a workshop confirm that the VIN number stored in the keyless vehicle module (KVM) differs from the car's VIN
- 2Fixing the problem means replacing the keyless vehicle module (KVM); have a workshop carry out the replacement
- 3After the replacement, clear the code and check that it does not come back
Symptoms you may notice1
- Locking, unlocking and central locking do not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.