The most-reported VT run is 4V4LC9KK06N (2006 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for VT model years 2005–2014.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo VT has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every VT complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4V4LC9KK06N•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Volvo VT owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 16 recall campaigns on the Volvo VT; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2014. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 13V268000 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 2007–2014 |
| 09V173000 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 2005–2008 |
| 10V492000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2008–2010 |
| 10V571000 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve | 2007–2009 |
| 07V573000 | Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 2005–2008 |
| 10V359000 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 2009–2010 |
13V268000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2007: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Volvo VT | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Volvo VT share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volvo VT VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 VT runs and 16 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which VT production run has the most complaints?
4V4LC9KK06N, a 2006 build, with 1 complaints. The typical VT run has 1.
How many VT complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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