Table 1 shows 16 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Volvo S70. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (three problems).
Replaced timing belt at 76,000 mi. Per Volvo maintenance schedule. At 107,000 mi. Timing belt tensioner and pulley failure resulting in timing belt slipping off and causing massive valve damage. Thankfully, Volvo of na service stepped up as did darell waltrip Volvo and helped to cover over half of Read details...
While braking, the vehicle vibrated. Took vehicle to dealership and the mechanic indicated there was a crack in the brake master cylinder. The abs light illuminated, the oxygen sensor was replaced, the vacuum line was replaced, the upper torque arm bushing broke, the door locking system broke, the Read details...
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 with about 88k miles on it. I had a lot of work done on it Dec 20, 2006 including replacing the timing belt. On 2/15, we were driving and the engine suddenly stopped - we lost power steering and braking, etc. Read details...