Equipment Related Problems of the 1998 Volvo S70

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 1998 Volvo S70. The number one most common problem is related to the air conditioner (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the mechanical jack (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volvo S70


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1998 Volvo S70

The Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioning system has failed 5 times in the past 2 years. Taken the car to the dealer under warranty. The dealer has changed multiple parts including switches, relays, etc. The car works fine for 1 - 4 months, and then the a/c stops working all of a sudden again.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

The 2 of 4 welds on the jacking point bracket failed. The jacking point bent over, causing the car to fall down about 1" onto the Volvo jack, pinning the jack between the car and the pavement. No injuries.   Read details...

The Equipment problem

I took my car to the sears auto center at 1178 el camino real in san bruno, California (sears store #6909) on September 2, 2018 for front brakes. Sears returned the car to me on 9/2/18 (a copy of my "final invoice" is enclosed).   Read details...


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