No. You bought the car as it. However, any Volvo dealer would contact with the main office to fix the recalled part for free. I have a problem with my Volvo XC70 seat-belt and they fixed it for free even my car's warranty was overdue long time ago.You will feel better this way and you don't have to go through all hassle of legal procedures. How would you answer to the judge if he asks you if you 've made any attempt to contact with Volvo? Don't waste your time and especially his time.

As the consumer and owner of the vehicle it is your responsibility to follow up on any recall. The dealer who sold the car is not responsible for this type of maintenance work. Anyone who buys a used car has to be aware of recall notices and contact the manufacturer (in this case, Volvo) and make sure the car they are buying has not been recalled and if it has, the history of the recall repair status. It is ultimately the buyers responsibility to deal with a recall when purchasing a used car It doesn't matter if it's a car or a baby seat from the Goodwill. Buyer are responsible when the product is used and offered with no warranty.

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!!

Quit snivelling and looking for a "freeby" just get the recall done, and go on with your life. Problem solved, dealers sell cars, they do not build them, or warranty them or issue recalls on them.