Volvo V70 owners have reported 84 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Headlight lenses of my 2006 Volvo V70 have become cloudy and therefore reduce my night visibility. This is a safety issue. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the rear brake lights intermittently failed to function. The brake warning light illuminated check rear brake lights. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. While driving, the exterior lighting failed to illuminate, which included the headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. The "position light failure, stop light and multiple bulbs failure" message appeared on the instrument panel. Read details...
Purchased car in early January 2000. Problems with hood latch not releasing. Servicing of vehicle three times to resolve and will intermittently continue. Both turn signals failed within first 6 months of owning car. Recall was in place but dealer did not replace until units failed. Read details...
The headlight switch malfunctioned. Read details...
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