Volvo recalls more than 200,000 cars over potentially dangerous fuel line leak fears – find out if your motor is affected
The Swedish car manufacturer has issued a global recall over fears fuel lines could crack and leak diesel into the engine - and around 31,000 UK motors could be at risk
VOLVO is recalling around 219,000 cars over fears fuel pipes could crack and leak.
The Swedish automaker, owned by China's Geely holding company, has issued the global recall as a "preventive safety measure" following concerns diesel could leak into a car's engine compartment.
Annika Bjerstaf, Volvo spokeswoman, said: "Investigations carried out by Volvo Cars have indicated this problem with the fuel line where cracks can occur, and therefore affected cars are being recalled as a safety precaution.
"What may happen is that the fuel may leak out into the engine room over a long period."
Volvo also noted it had "not received any reports of incidents surrounding this", and there had not been any personal injury claims relating to the issue.
Bjerstaf said the recall covers the Volvo V40, S60 and V60 and their Cross Country versions.
Also included are the V70 and XC70, S80, XC60 and XC90 built in 2015 and 2016.
The recall is thought to affect up to 31,000 vehicles in the UK, along with 37,000 in the company's native Sweden.
The Goteborg-based company said it's offering to replace the fuel line at no cost and owners have been notified.
A leak in the fuel system is one of the most common causes of car fires - no matter how small, they can always pose a risk.
A fuel leak could also cause a range of other problems with your motor, from slow acceleration and power loss to difficult engine starting and decreased fuel economy.
The most common way to tell if there is a leak is a strong smell of fuel coming from the engine.
You can find out if your car is affected by a recall by entering your vehicle identification number on