Recently, I had an issue with my Volvo V50's fuse box/electrics smouldering causing smoke to enter the cab and the fire brigade being called. The car is now a write off and the insurance company will not pay out as it's classed as an electrical fault. I have since discovered that Volvo issued a recall (Recall No: R39247) which was made two months before I purchased the car. The dealership I brought the car from did not do the recall. There is a chance that the fault is directly linked to the recent issue with the fuse box/wiring. The dealership I purchased the car from have offered to have a look at the car but if the issue is not as a result of the recall fault I would have to pay a hefty bill for their investigation work. Also if I do go down the route of having the investigation work done how would I know if their results are true as I have been told that to prove what caused the wiring/fuse box to melt would be extremely difficult. Could they refuse liability because I did not get the vehicle serviced with a Volvo dealer? What would you recommend, should I limit my losses and walk away or continue with the claim against Volvo? I purchased the car in 2012 and although not worth much it is still frustrating to lose an important asset.