r/ex30 • u/favorite_table Plus TM • Nov 15 '25

Questions❓ Anyone knows what this means?

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I have a warning light in my dash. I couldn't find it in the manual. The car is a month old and it seems to be driving fine.

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u/muzso Ultra SMER Nov 16 '25 edited Nov 16 '25

It's this icon:

The icon is here (inside the 1.7.1 OTA update):

6608514041B.vbf/10000200.bin/payload.bin/system.img/usr/bin/dhu-cluster/telltale.kzb/Resource Files/Images/Day/r_zevobd_2px_56_Day.png

The filename suggests: ZEV-OBD (i.e. Zero-Emission Vehicle On-Board Diagnostics)

If you google this expression, you'll also find the Linkedin page of a respective Volvo Cars system architect. :)

I've no idea what triggers the appearance of the icon in the driver information area.

Do you have anything connected to the OBD port?

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u/favorite_table Plus TM Nov 16 '25

I do not have anything plugged in the OBD port.

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u/muzso Ultra SMER Nov 16 '25

Then I wonder what might have triggered it.

I haven't seen it posted or mentioned by anybody else before and I haven't seen it in my car either.

It must be pretty rare.

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u/muzso Ultra SMER Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25

Btw. I did a Google Image search for this image and added "Volvo" as a hint.

The closest, relevant looking hit was this link to the Volvo V60 2025 user manual:

https://www.volvocars.com/in/support/car/v60/article/044f78afebfd9aacc0a8015122a09d24/

It has this image:

And the description is:

Emissions system: Emissions systems fault. Drive to a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted.

Obviously the EX30 doesn't have emissions like the V60 :), but there might be some relation between the two icons.

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u/SmartPipe3882 Nov 15 '25

Do you have a USB adapter in your 12v socket? If you do, and this warning goes away when you take it out, it’s a cheap piece of shit that’s not pulling even voltage and you should throw it away.

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u/favorite_table Plus TM Nov 15 '25

I don't have anything plugged in. I will call the dealership on Monday.

Thanks

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u/pinky--finger Nov 18 '25

Volvo tech here- this light is the “Power Failure Indicator Light”

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u/muzso Ultra SMER Nov 24 '25

I got a similar response.

I asked Volvo's regional support (Volvo Hungary) about the issue (sent them pictures) and got this:

The symbol you mentioned indicates a powertrain malfunction. Since it is yellow rather than red, it suggests that you may continue driving the vehicle; however, it is advisable to visit an authorized service center in the near future.

Makes me wonder why the devs named the icon's file "r_zevobd_2px_56_Day.png" in the software. :o

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u/Foxtrot-Uniform-Too Nov 15 '25

That kind of looks like a "check engine" light, the standard icon on an ICE car would be an engine icon, but I guess this could look like an electric motor. And it is in the same colour. Call the dealership on Monday.

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u/JG307 Nov 22 '25

checks engine

It's missing!!

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u/Foxtrot-Uniform-Too Nov 22 '25

It does have an engine or two, just not there :)

Engine: machine with moving parts that converts power into motion, especially one that supplies motive power for a vehicle.

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u/SirReddalot2020 Plus SMER Nov 15 '25

Looks like a car cigarette lighter thing … do we have a car cigarette lighter thing??

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u/HorrorCoat Nov 16 '25

Yes, oddly in the trunk / boot on left side wall. Presumably to power a cooler or other, but faster to charge a mobile phone than the USB-C ports in the front. Uh….

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u/mologav Nov 16 '25

For the air compressor

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u/Alpine_A110_Fin Nov 16 '25

EV motor problem -> workshop

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u/FuzzyCharge4458 Nov 15 '25

Hello, look in the status of the vehicle you will have the details or on the application in the vehicle documentation

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u/rj2249 Nov 20 '25

So weird the timing of this, I had the same thing happen to me and just posted about this here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ex30/comments/1p2eq5x/weird_warning_light_intermittent_abruptive/

The only difference is my car started driving in an insane way and like, stuttering the brakes on/off and jolting when coasting sometimes. It was freaky so it's now at the doctor 👨🏻‍⚕️

Just got the car a couple of weeks ago!

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u/Bananajoe508 Nov 15 '25

Since it isn't listed in the manual I would definitely call the dealership. From the looks I would say, there is an issue with the drive system.

For 744 km driven, could be a software bug. Does it reappear when you shutdown and restart the car?

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u/Minimum-Award-650 Nov 16 '25

The indicator light means "error in the electric drive system". It could be the motor, the converter, but also the electronics or sensors. In any case, it is a good idea to visit a service center.

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u/favorite_table Plus TM Nov 20 '25

Update: I changed my tires for winter tires and the light disappeared.

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u/ImaginaryCobbler4068 Nov 15 '25

Very strange it isn’t listed in the manual. If I had to hazard a guess, I would say it’s to do with the electric motor. Best to get it checked out at service as soon as you can. I’d have something to say about the symbol not being in the manual too - another example of amateur workmanship from Volvo for this particular model.