Volvo is illegally selling recalled EX30s to unsuspecting buyers

by Hypermiler UK | Mar 13, 2026 | Volvo EX30

In the never‑ending saga of the Volvo EX30 battery issue, we’ve been made aware that “franchised” Volvo dealers have been supplying vehicles that are subject to the battery recall (Safety Recall R/2025/559) — something they are not legally permitted to do....

Volvo confirms EX30 battery modules to be replaced, owners still left in 70% charge limbo

by Hypermiler UK | Mar 6, 2026 | Volvo EX30

It’s taken more than three months, but UK EX30 owners are finally receiving an official letter from Volvo about the battery fire‑risk recall. Owners have been living with a 70% charge cap since before Christmas. Now, with the DVSA formally involved, Volvo has begun...

The Volvo EX30 Recall Is Now Official in the UK — But Owners Are Still Waiting for Answers

by Hypermiler UK | Jan 23, 2026 | Volvo EX30

The UK government has finally confirmed the safety recall for the Volvo EX30, covering 2024 and 2025 models fitted with the extended‑range battery pack. The listing puts the total number of affected cars at 10,440, which matches what many suspected for months. And...

Leasing a Volvo EX30 and Stuck at 70%? Here’s What Your Rights Really Are

by Hypermiler UK | Jan 22, 2026 | Volvo EX30

Not everyone buys their Volvo EX30 on PCP. A huge number of drivers are in lease agreements, and an increasing number get their cars through salary‑sacrifice schemes at work. These arrangements feel different from traditional finance, but when something goes wrong —...

Why PCP Customers Are Protected — And How the Consumer Rights Act Supports EX30 Owners Facing the 70% Battery Limit

by Hypermiler UK | Jan 22, 2026 | Volvo EX30

When you buy a car on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), it’s easy to assume the dealership is the one responsible if something goes wrong. After all, they’re the people who handed you the keys. But the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) makes it very clear that this...

Volvo EX30 Owner Offered £200 Compensation After Using Our PCP Complaint Template — What This Means for Everyone Else

by Hypermiler UK | Jan 21, 2026 | Volvo EX30

A UK Volvo EX30 owner has become the first confirmed case of receiving compensation for the ongoing high‑voltage battery safety issue — and the most interesting part is how it happened. The £200 charging voucher wasn’t offered randomly. It was issued directly in...