Most dealers do not check for outstanding recalls on vehicles that they sell. The only time they would is if they (a) were a new car dealer selling the same brand at the same location, or (b) having a problem with the car and wanted to see if they could get it fixed for free!In other words, if you had purchased the car from a Volvo dealer, they most likely would have checked for recalls (so they could get paid for the work) Another dealer is not going to take the time and effort to look for outstanding recalls and then spend more time taking the car to get the work done!If there is a recall on your car, any Volvo dealer will make the repair for you free of charge!! Call your local dealer and have them check your V.I.N. for any outstanding recalls!The selling dealer has no responsibility to look for problems. Unless you can prove that they knew about the recall, and they also knew it was not done, you have no complaint with them!!