Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2000 Volvo S70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo S70 based on all problems reported for the 2000 S70.
The ets (electronic throttle system) light come on intermittenly for about a month, then on April 20, 2004 while I was driving on the highway, the light stays on the car was sluggish in accelerating. I had to get off the highway to take local streets.
Engine problems since day 1. Always intermittant and without warning. I feel the car is rendered unsafe due to the potential for total unexpected power loss. Deal refuses to work on car until authorized by Volvo USA. 6 months and no word yet.