Volvo S70 1992-2002

Model S70 made by Volvo got 1 consumer complain as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Volvo S70 1992 0 0 6 0 0
Volvo S70 1993 0 0 11 0 0
Volvo S70 1994 0 0 10 0 0
Volvo S70 1995 0 0 12 0 3
Volvo S70 1996 0 0 15 1 0
Volvo S70 1997 0 0 28 1 3
Volvo S70 1998 5 4 85 4 313
Volvo S70 1999 7 4 58 6 311
Volvo S70 2000 6 4 51 4 210
Volvo S70 2002 0 0 2 0 1

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
310/01/20003618489Information introducing the volvo guardlock and alarm system (vgla), an advanced central locking and alarm system, specially developed for certain vehicles. *tt04/14/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
84209/01/1998602807Amended procedure for compression test on older version vehicles. *yc01/13/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
874010/05/2001626901Subject regarding ,all model years, climate control module recirculation timer function. *yd12/19/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
390805/18/199825016089519Subject regarding oxygen sensor application information. *tt02/04/2000
EQUIPMENT
2410/01/2000626033Information regarding interior bag holder, umbrella holder, and storage compartment. *yh12/12/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
874010/05/2001626901Subject regarding ,all model years, climate control module recirculation timer function. *yd12/19/2001
871306/15/1999613426Subject regarding the mcc control panel. *tt07/13/2000
190306/15/19996089540Leakage through the a/c compressor. *tt02/04/2000
871711/07/199787156089542Information on verifying an air conditioner system leak. *tt02/04/2000
871810/16/199787156089536Information regarding the diagnosis of an a/c non cooling condition. *tt02/04/2000
871912/23/19976089553Subject regarding mcc panel release. *tt02/04/2000
871409/04/19976089527Subject regarding air conditioner compressor. *tt02/04/2000
871306/23/19976089551Subject regarding inoperative mcc control unit. *tt02/04/2000
871506/15/19996089530Customer complaint of air conditioner not cooling. *tt02/04/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
110/01/20001618484Subject regarding volvo compact disc systems. *tt04/14/2001
390805/18/19986089517Exhibiting static on am or fm radio when using the electrical heated rear window. *tt02/04/2000
390707/24/19976089525Subject regarding src setting on x70 my98 and x90 my97 models . *tt02/04/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
460102/25/1999604406Some awd / xc cars may experience slight, high pitched whining sound from the rear axle gear. *tt04/28/1999
SEAT BELTS
881A08/11/200488001A635231Service manager bulletin r egarding seat belt extender used on various models including xc90. *tt this bulletin replaces 88-1a dated 2002-06-13. *tt10/21/2002
STEERING - COLUMN
640407/15/19976089523A condition with the tilt lever for steering column coming apart on models produced up to 3/97. *tt02/04/2000
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
312/18/20013631722Subject regarding the volvo guard lock and alarm system. *slc06/19/2002
TIRES
770101/29/19976089544Information regarding snowchains on 205/55 r16 tires. *tt02/04/2000
770111/24/199729-JAN-976089501Information on snow tires / snow chains. *tt02/03/2000
770309/16/1998603037Information on checking tire pressure when doing a pre delivery service. *tt01/27/1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
121C08/29/2001626243Information regarding mandatory alternator tools. *yh12/13/2001
190210/30/19976089538Information regrding the pds3 pilot program. *tt02/04/2000
871206/30/19976089521Information stressing the importance of proper summer storage of cars upon delivery to customer. *tt02/04/2000
391602/17/1999604574Subject regarding front door loudspeakers. *tt05/05/1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
361012/11/1998603025Relay for electronic throttle module added. *yc01/26/1999
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
390705/17/20003907613839Information on diagnosing complaints of the src (stereo reception control) switch. *tt08/11/2000
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
884002410/01/19996089483Addressing concerns of upper windshield molding noise. *tt02/03/2000
840312/04/1998603022Information on windshield molding replacement. *yc01/26/1999
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
336002210/01/200210000295Wiper arm adjustment for certain 1998 models. *tt02/21/2003
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
770202/27/1998613423Concerns with noise from the front hub area caused by a lowered torque of the drive shaft nut, due to settings in the joint. *tt07/13/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11/12/2008103779
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo s70(na). while driving the vehicle began accelerating intermittently. after the vehicle speed control recall was repaired with a software upgrade, the vehicle continued to have sudden acceleration. a local mechanic could not perform a smug test due to the vehicle surging up to 40 mph. the manufacturer offered to have a regional technician at the dealer. the contact advised the manufacturer that the repairs stated in the remedy of the recall were not effective. the contact feels that the repair could potentially cause a crash to occur. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 103,779.